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Rajasthan duo Kushagra Ojha, Rajat Baghel named in India U-19 squad for Australia tour
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 12:48 AM
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Two Rajasthan cricketers, Kushagra Ojha and Rajat Baghel, have been included in the India Under‑19 squad set to play a series in Australia, the board announced.
The India Under‑19 cricket selectors have announced that two young talents from Rajasthan, all‑rounder Kushagra Ojha and bowler Rajat Baghel, have earned places in the national squad.
Both players will join the Under‑19 side for its upcoming series in Australia, a key step in the development pathway for future senior internationals.
Their selection highlights the growing strength of cricket in Rajasthan, where recent performances at junior levels have produced several promising prospects.
The Australian tour will provide the duo with exposure to overseas conditions and a chance to compete against some of the world’s best under‑19 sides, further sharpening their skills ahead of the next ICC Under‑19 World Cup cycle.
Both players will join the Under‑19 side for its upcoming series in Australia, a key step in the development pathway for future senior internationals.
Their selection highlights the growing strength of cricket in Rajasthan, where recent performances at junior levels have produced several promising prospects.
The Australian tour will provide the duo with exposure to overseas conditions and a chance to compete against some of the world’s best under‑19 sides, further sharpening their skills ahead of the next ICC Under‑19 World Cup cycle.