Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Australia U-19 Squad Tours India, Neel Patel Selected
Australia’s Under-19 cricket team is going on a trip to India next month.
A young player named Neel Patel, who was born in Australia but has Indian roots, was chosen to be part of the team.
The team will play five games – three shorter matches and two longer ones – against India’s Under-19 team.
They will play in the cities of Rajkot and Ahmedabad.
The coach, Tim Nielsen, will help the players learn how to play in India’s hot and tricky conditions.
Cricket Australia hopes the trip will help the young players grow and become better cricketers.
Neel Patel, 16‑year‑old Indian‑origin cricketer from New South Wales, named in Australia U‑19 squad.
Squad of 16 players will play three 50‑over and two four‑day matches against India U‑19.
Tour runs from 13 September to 9 October 2026 in Rajkot and Ahmedabad.
Head Coach Tim Nielsen will lead the squad, providing experience in subcontinental conditions.
Cricket Australia’s Youth National Selection Panel chose the squad to develop talent across formats.
- Who
- Neel Patel and the Australia Under-19 squad
- What
- selected for a multi-format tour of India
- When
- 13 September to 9 October 2026
- Where
- Rajkot and Ahmedabad, India
- Why
- to gain experience in subcontinental conditions and develop talent
- Player
- Neel Patel
- Team
- Australia Under-19
- Tour Dates
- 13 September – 9 October 2026
- Locations
- Rajkot, Ahmedabad
- Coach
- Tim Nielsen
- Matches
- 3 50-over, 2 four-day