Arjit Kumar - Tuesday, Dec 23, 2025England announces Under-19 World Cup squad: England has announced its 15-member squad for the Under-19 World Cup, which will be hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia in January and February next year. Somerset's talented wicketkeeper-batsman Thomas Rew has been appointed captain of the team for this prestigious tournament.
The 18-year-old Thomas Rew is considered a rising star of English cricket. He is the younger brother of well-known England player James Rew. In June this year, Thomas set a record for the fastest century for England Under-19, scoring a hundred off just 73 balls against India. He recently played for 'England Lions' in Australia, where he showcased his maturity with some impressive performances.
Team balance and key players: Nottinghamshire off-spinner Farhan Ahmed has been appointed vice-captain. Farhan is the younger brother of England international Rehan Ahmed and recently captained the team on their tour of the West Indies.
The only new face in the squad is Leicestershire's uncapped left-arm spinner Ali Farooq. Head coach Mike Yardy said, "We have a well-balanced team with players who have experience in county cricket. This is a fantastic opportunity for these young players to showcase their talent on a big stage like the World Cup."
Group and Schedule: England has been placed in Group C of the Under-19 World Cup along with Pakistan, Scotland, and hosts Zimbabwe. England will begin their campaign against Pakistan on January 16 at the Takashinga Sports Club in Harare.
England Under-19 World Cup Squad: Thomas Rew (captain), Farhan Ahmed (vice-captain), Ralphie Albert, Ben Dawkins, Caleb Faulkner, Ali Farooq, Alex French, Alex Green, Luke Hands, Manny Lumsden, Ben Mayes, James Minto, Isaac Mohammed, Joe Moores, Sebastian Morgan.
