India Under-19 tour of Sri Lanka, 2026

The India Under-19 tour of Sri Lanka, 2026 is a bilateral youth cricket series between the India Under-19 and Sri Lanka Under-19 teams. The tour is designed to provide young cricketers with international experience and prepare them for higher levels of competition.

Tour Overview

• Host: Sri Lanka
• Tour Duration: 4 July – 23 July 2026
• Teams: India Under-19 and Sri Lanka Under-19
• Format: 3 Youth One-Day (Unofficial ODI) matches and 2 Youth Four-Day (Unofficial Test) matches.
  
  

Purpose of the Tour

• Develop future international cricketers.
• Give players experience in overseas conditions.
• Help selectors evaluate players for future India Under-19 and senior national teams.
• Strengthen cricketing ties between India and Sri Lanka.
  
  

Squads

At the start of the tour, the participating squads had been announced by the cricket boards, featuring many of India's and Sri Lanka's most promising young players. The series also attracted attention with the selection of emerging talents such as Anvay Dravid, son of Rahul Dravid.

The tour is considered an important stepping stone for players aiming to represent their countries at the senior international level and in future ICC youth tournaments.