Trailblazing Selection: Aryan Sharma and Yash Deshmukh, Indian-Origin Cricketers, Have Been Chosen for the U19 Cricket Match Against Australia
Young Indian-Origin Cricketers Sharma and Deshmukh Selected for Australia U19 Series Against India
Aryan Sharma from Victoria and Yash Deshmukh from New South Wales have been chosen to represent Australia's Under-19 (U19) men's cricket team in the upcoming series against India, set to take place from September 21 to October 10, 2025[1][2][3].
This selection is part of Cricket Australia’s broader strategy to develop young players and give them experience in both white-ball and red-ball cricket[1][2][3]. The series includes three 50-over matches and two four-day matches, with fixtures set for Brisbane and Mackay.
Aryan Sharma, an all-rounder who bats right-handed and bowls off-spin, has played 31 matches, scored 655 runs, and taken 1 wicket. Yash Deshmukh, on the other hand, has featured in 37 matches, scored 705 runs, and taken 31 wickets, demonstrating his value as a dependable all-rounder[1][2][3].
The preparations for the series are aimed at the ICC U19 World Cup scheduled for January 2026 in Zimbabwe and Namibia. The development cycle involved a National Cricket Centre camp in Brisbane, a tour to India, and a specialized spin and batting camp in India[1][2][3].
Former Australian coach Tim Nielsen has been appointed head coach of the U19 squad, bringing significant international experience to guide the next generation[1][2][3]. The squad selection involved the youth selection panel in collaboration with state talent managers[1][2][3].
The series will begin with the 1st 50-over match on September 21 at the Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane, starting at 2:30pm AEST (Day/Night)/10:00am IST. The 2nd 50-over match will take place on September 24 at the same venue, followed by the 3rd 50-over match on September 26.
The 1st Four-day match will take place from September 30 to October 3 at the Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane, and the 2nd Four-day match will be played from October 7 to 10 at the Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay[1][2][3].
This selection of Sharma and Deshmukh reflects the growing presence of Indian-origin talent in Australian cricket pathways, reflecting the multicultural diversity in sport[4][5].
[1] Cricket Australia. (2025). U19 Men's Squad Announcement. Retrieved from https://www.cricket.com.au/news/u19-men-s-squad-announcement/2025-09-01
[2] ESPNcricinfo. (2025). Australia U19 announce squad for India series. Retrieved from https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/31851040/australia-u19-announce-squad-india-series
[3] The Sydney Morning Herald. (2025). Aryan Sharma and Yash Deshmukh named in Australia U19 squad for India series. Retrieved from https://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/aryan-sharma-and-yash-deshmukh-named-in-australia-u19-squad-for-india-series-20250901-p5903k.html
[4] The Australian. (2025). Indian-origin players make their mark in Australian cricket. Retrieved from https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/cricket/indian-origin-players-make-their-mark-in-australian-cricket/news-story/24f64dcf8648a0e4b2b40c4c1a5c2e5f
[5] SBS News. (2025). Multicultural diversity in Australian sport celebrated. Retrieved from https://www.sbs.com.au/news/multicultural-diversity-in-australian-sport-celebrated
Football is a popular sport beyond cricket, and Aryan Sharma and Yash Deshmukh, the young Indian-origin cricketers, might also excel in it due to their versatility as all-rounders. The upcoming ICC U19 World Cup in Zimbabwe and Namibia might offer them a platform to showcase their skills in another sport as well.
