Who are the two Indian-origin boys named in Australia’s U19 squad for series against India?

Being the powerhouse in the game of cricket, India’s influence on the sport transcends boundaries. Whether it is England, the USA, Ireland, the Netherlands, or New Zealand, one can find a player of Indian descent almost everywhere. The latest case of the same has emerged from Australia, where two boys of Indian roots have made it to the Under-19 team of the country.

Aryan Sharma and Yash Deshmukh have received a call-up to the Australia U19 squad and will feature in the upcoming series against India, starting from September 21. The India U19 team will tour Down Under and will play three 50-over games and two four-day matches. Subsequently, Brisbane and Mackay have been decided as the two venues for the tour.

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Who is Aryan Sharma?

Aryan Sharma hails from the state of Victoria, and as per the stats mentioned on Play Cricket, Sharma has played 185 matches in his career (all formats) and scored 2659 runs at an average of 22.34. He has notched 11 fifties and is yet to make his debut hundred. His highest individual score is 76. His numbers suggest he is a handy bowler as well. Sharma has bowled a total of 105 overs in his career and has taken 17 wickets at an average of 26.94.

Who is Yash Deshmukh

Yash Deshmukh, on the other hand, is from New South Wales. His statistics as per Play Cricket state that he has played 121 matches in all formats and scored 2243 runs at an average of 27.69. He has 12 fifties and two hundreds under his name. His highest individual score is of 127. Compared to Aryan, Yash is a more seasonal bowler. He has bowled 722 overs in his career and has taken 112 wickets at an average of 25.59. His best bowling figures are 6 for 22. Hence, Australia have an all-rounder flourishing in the junior circuit. Who knows maybe he could go on to become the new age Shane Watson.