Anvay Dravid, son of former India captain Rahul Dravid, has been named captain and wicketkeeper of Karnataka’s squad for the upcoming edition of the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, India’s premier Under-19 one-day tournament.

The Vinoo Mankad Trophy has long served as a proving ground for the country’s brightest young cricketers, and Anvay’s elevation to captaincy underscores his consistent performances at the junior level. The 18-year-old was Karnataka’s leading run-scorer in the previous edition of the competition and has emerged as one of the most promising young batters in the state’s setup.

Anvay’s form in recent years has been exceptional. In the Under-16 Vijay Merchant Trophy, he topped Karnataka’s run charts for the second consecutive season, scoring 459 runs in six matches at an impres

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