Rahul Dravid's son, Samit, earns India U-19 call-up: Details here
Samit Dravid, the son of former Indian cricket team captain and coach Rahul Dravid, has been selected to represent India in the upcoming Under-19 series against Australia. The 18-year-old all-rounder has secured his place in both the one-day and four-day sides. This selection comes after Samit's impressive performance at the domestic level, where he has consistently scored runs.
Series to be held in Puducherry and Chennai
The Under-19 series will consist of three 50-over games and two four-day matches. These matches are scheduled to take place in Puducherry and Chennai, respectively. The one-day team will be led by Mohd Amaan, while the four-day side will be under the leadership of Soham Patwardhan. Samit's inclusion in both teams highlights his versatility as a cricketer.
Samit Dravid's domestic performance earns him national call-up
Samit has been making waves in domestic cricket with his consistent run-scoring ability. His recent performances in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 have caught the attention of cricket enthusiasts nationwide. Videos of some of his big hits during this tournament went viral, further cementing his reputation as a promising young talent. He scored 82 runs at a strike rate of 113.88 in the tournament.
Heroics in Cooch Behar Trophy
Meanwhile, Samit was instrumental to Karnataka's triumph in the 2024 Cooch Behar Trophy, a four-day format tournament for under-19 cricketers. He scored 362 runs and took 16 wickets in eight matches, including two scalps in the final against Mumbai. It must be noted that Samit is a middle-order batter besides being a handy right-arm pacer. However, he didn't deliver a single over in the Maharaja Trophy T20.
Samit will hope to follow his father's footsteps
Samit was born in Bengaluru on October 11, 2005. The promising teenager will want to follow his father's footsteps. Rahul Dravid scored 13,288 Test and 10,889 ODI runs during his illustrious career which spanned for 16 years. He was one of the most respected players around the world and contributed immensely towards India's success. Dravid was also the head coach of the Indian team that lifted the ICC T20 World Cup earlier this year.
