The Board of Control for Cricket in India has removed Rohit Yadav from India’s Under-19 squads for the forthcoming home series against Australia Under-19 after age discrepancies were detected in his documentation, rendering him ineligible to represent the side at this level.
Aryan Savsani and Tanmay Baloda have been appointed as replacements in both the One-Day and Multi-Day squads for the series. The BCCI responded promptly upon identifying the irregularities, maintaining full squad strength ahead of the fixtures.
The home series against Australia Under-19s will be contested in two formats, giving Savsani and Baloda an immediate opportunity to press their claims at the international age-group level on home soil.
Why was Rohit Yadav removed from the India U19 squad?
Yadav’s removal follows the BCCI’s firm policy on age eligibility for domestic and age‑group cricket. Age fraud remains a persistent concern in India’s grassroots cricket, and the board has consistently acted against players whose documentation does not meet the required standards for Under-19 competition.
Under‑19 cricket enforces strict eligibility criteria, and any player found to have submitted inaccurate age records is disqualified from selection regardless of ability. In Yadav’s case, discrepancies in his age documentation were identified, prompting the BCCI to remove him from both squads without delay. The replacement appointments were confirmed simultaneously, underscoring the board’s intent to keep the selection process transparent and the squads fully operational before the series begins.
Who are Aryan Savsani and Tanmay Baloda?
Savsani and Baloda have been added to both the One-Day and Multi-Day squads as direct replacements for Yadav. Their inclusion across both formats suggests the selectors view them as adaptable options capable of contributing at the Under‑19 level in varied conditions and match situations.
Representing India Under‑19 in a home series marks a significant milestone for any young cricketer progressing through the age‑group pathway, and both players will aim to make an impression against the Australian side.
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