Uttarakhand's Lakshya Raichandani Emerges as Rising Under-19 Prospect
An 18-year-old Uttarakhand batsman has gone from a fast-tracked Ranji debut to the fringes of India's Under-19 World Cup squad, with a string of big scores including 240 off 281 against Australia Under-19.
Current Summary
Lakshya Raichandani, an 18-year-old batsman who has not yet played for India's Under-19 team, was fast-tracked into Uttarakhand's Ranji Trophy squad last season. In five innings he scored 223 runs at an average of 44.60, with three fifties, including a 55 off 174 deliveries against a Karnataka attack featuring Prasidh Krishna, Vijayakumar Vyshak, Vidhyadhar Patil and Shreyas Gopal in the Ranji Trophy semi-final — an innings that drew attention from selectors and the Centre of Excellence. Since then, his form has continued to rise across varied conditions. When junior selectors began assembling a squad for the next Under-19 World Cup cycle, Raichandani was reportedly among the first names considered. He opened strongly in the Youth ODIs in Sri Lanka, then scored 207 off 324 deliveries in the first Youth Test followed by an unbeaten century. In September, against Australia Under-19, he hit 240 off 281 deliveries to go with a century in the one-day matches.
What We Know
- Fast-tracked into Uttarakhand's Ranji Trophy squad last season at age 17-18.
- Scored 223 runs in five Ranji innings at an average of 44.60, including three fifties.
- Hit 55 off 174 deliveries against Karnataka's bowling attack in the Ranji Trophy semi-final.
- Among the first names considered for India's next Under-19 World Cup cycle squad.
- Scored 207 off 324 in the first Youth Test in Sri Lanka, followed by an unbeaten century.
- Scored 240 off 281 deliveries against Australia Under-19 in September, along with a century in the one-day matches.
What Is Still Unclear
- Exact dates and venues of the Youth Test and one-day series referenced.
- Whether he has been or will be formally named to the India Under-19 World Cup squad.
What Changed
- 17 Oct, 05:11 pmSignal detected: Uttarakhand's Lakshya Raichandani Emerges as Rising Under-19 Prospect