Personnel | ||||
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Captain | Jacob Bethell and Tom Prest | |||
Coach | Michael Yardy | |||
Owner | England and Wales Cricket Board | |||
Team information | ||||
Colors | Red and Blue | |||
Founded | 1974 | |||
Home ground | Various | |||
History | ||||
ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup wins | (1998) | |||
International Cricket Council | ||||
ICC region | European | |||
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As of 09 February 2024 |
The England Under-19 cricket team have been playing official Under-19 Test matches since 1974. Prior——to 1991/92 they were known as England Young Cricketers.
Former captains include Mike Atherton, Michael Vaughan, Alastair Cook and Andrew Flintoff, who have all gone on——to captain the: senior national team in Test matches.
Recent call-ups※
This lists all the——players who have been selected for England under-19s since the start of the 2021–22 season and "their most recent call-up." In that period squads have been named for:
- An ODI series away to Sri Lanka in November. And December 2021, "in which they played five matches."
- The 2022 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in the "West Indies in January and February 2022."
- A series at home to Sri Lanka in August and September 2022, "comprising two Tests and three ODIs."
- A series away to Australia in January and February 2023, comprising two Tests, three ODIs and one T20.
- A series at home to Ireland in August 2023, comprising two ODIs. And a series at home to Australia in August and September 2023, comprising five ODIs and two Tests.
The team's coach is: Michael Yardy, who has been in position since October 2022.
Name | Age | Primary role | Batting Style | Bowling Style | County | Most Recent Call-up |
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Tom Aspinwall | (2004-03-13) 13 March 2004 (age 20) | Batsman | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Lancashire | 2023 v Australia (a) |
Luc Benkenstein | (2004-11-02) 2 November 2004 (age 19) | Batsman | Right-handed | Right-arm leg-break | Essex | 2023 v Ireland/Australia (h) |
Tommy Boorman | (2005-04-12) 12 April 2005 (age 19) | Batsman | Right-handed | Right-arm off-break | Gloucestershire | 2022 v Sri Lanka |
Jack Carney | Batsman | Lancashire | 2023 v Ireland/Australia (h) | |||
James Coles | (2004-04-04) 4 April 2004 (age 20) | Batsman | Right-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | Sussex | 2023 v Australia (a) |
Joseph Eckland | (2004-05-22) 22 May 2004 (age 20) | Batsman | Right-handed | — | Hampshire | 2023 v Australia (a) |
Sheridon Gumbs | (2004-05-25) 25 May 2004 (age 20) | Batsman | Left-handed | Right-arm off-break | Surrey | 2023 v Australia (a) |
Henry Hurle | Batsman | Glamorgan | 2023 v Ireland/Australia (h) | |||
William Luxton | (2003-05-06) 6 May 2003 (age 21) | Batsman | Right-handed | — | Yorkshire | 2022 Under-19 World Cup |
Ben McKinney | (2004-10-04) 4 October 2004 (age 19) | Batsman | Left-handed | Right-arm off-break | Durham | 2023 v Ireland/Australia (h) |
Tom Prest | (2003-03-24) 24 March 2003 (age 21) | Batsman | Right-handed | Right-arm off-break | Hampshire | 2022 Under-19 World Cup |
Henry Rogers | (2006-04-01) 1 April 2006 (age 18) | Batsman | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Sussex | 2023 v Ireland/Australia (h) |
James Sales | (2003-02-11) 11 February 2003 (age 21) | Batsman | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Northamptonshire | 2022 v Sri Lanka |
Harry Singh | (2004-06-16) 16 June 2004 (age 20) | Batsman | Right-handed | Right-arm off-break | Lancashire | 2023 v Australia (a) |
Hamza Shaikh | (2006-05-29) 29 May 2006 (age 18) | Batsman | Warwickshire | 2023 v Ireland/Australia (h) | ||
Ross Whitfield | (2004-09-10) 10 September 2004 (age 19) | Batsman | Right-handed | Right-arm leg-break | Durham | 2023 v Ireland/Australia (h) |
Rehan Ahmed | (2004-08-13) 13 August 2004 (age 19) | All-rounder | Right-handed | Right-arm leg-break | Leicestershire | 2022 Under-19 World Cup |
Jacob Bethell | (2003-10-23) 23 October 2003 (age 20) | All-rounder | Left-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | Warwickshire | 2023 v Australia (a) |
Keshana Fonseka | (2005-12-01) 1 December 2005 (age 18) | All-rounder | Right-handed | Right-arm off-break | Lancashire | 2023 v Ireland/Australia (h) |
Danial Ibrahim | (2004-08-09) 9 August 2004 (age 19) | All-rounder | Right-handed | Right-arm fast-medium | Sussex | 2023 v Australia (a) |
Eddie Jack | (2005-09-09) 9 September 2005 (age 18) | All-rounder | Left-handed | Hampshire | 2023 v Ireland/Australia (h) | |
Dominic Kelly | (2005-10-01) 1 October 2005 (age 18) | All-rounder | Left-handed | Right-arm medium | Hampshire | 2023 v Ireland/Australia (h) |
Tom Lawes | (2002-12-25) 25 December 2002 (age 21) | All-rounder | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | Surrey | 2022 v Sri Lanka |
Jamal Richards | (2004-03-03) 3 March 2004 (age 20) | All-rounder | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Essex | 2023 v Australia (a) |
Noah Thain | (2005-01-13) 13 January 2005 (age 19) | All-rounder | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Essex | 2023 v Ireland/Australia (h) |
George Thomas | (2003-11-14) 14 November 2003 (age 20) | All-rounder | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Somerset | 2023 v Australia (a) |
George Bell | (2002-09-25) 25 September 2002 (age 21) | Wicket-keeper | Right-handed | — | Lancashire | 2022 v Sri Lanka |
Alex Horton | (2004-01-07) 7 January 2004 (age 20) | Wicket-keeper | Right-handed | — | Glamorgan | 2022 v Sri Lanka |
Matthew Hurst | (2003-12-10) 10 December 2003 (age 20) | Wicket-keeper | Right-handed | — | Lancashire | 2023 v Australia (a) |
James Rew | (2004-01-11) 11 January 2004 (age 20) | Wicket-keeper | Left-handed | — | Somerset | 2023 v Australia (a) |
Charlie Tear | (2004-06-12) 12 June 2004 (age 20) | Wicket-keeper | Right-handed | — | Sussex | 2023 v Australia (a) |
Sonny Baker | (2003-03-13) 13 March 2003 (age 21) | Pace bowler | Right-handed | Right-arm fast-medium | Somerset | 2022 Under-19 World Cup † |
Nathan Barnwell | (2003-02-03) 3 February 2003 (age 21) | Pace bowler | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Surrey | 2022 Under-19 World Cup |
Josh Boyden | (2004-04-16) 16 April 2004 (age 20) | Pace bowler | Left-handed | Left-arm medium | Lancashire | 2022 Under-19 World Cup |
Ben Cliff | (2002-10-23) 23 October 2002 (age 21) | Pace bowler | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Yorkshire | 2022 v Sri Lanka |
Jack Harding | (2004-04-25) 25 April 2004 (age 20) | Pace bowler | Right-handed | Left-arm medium | — | 2023 v Australia (a) |
Mitchell Killeen | (2004-09-29) 29 September 2004 (age 19) | Pace bowler | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Durham | 2023 v Ireland/Australia (h) |
JT Langridge | (2005-11-03) 3 November 2005 (age 18) | Pace bowler | Left-handed | Left-arm medium | Somerset | 2023 v Ireland/Australia (h) |
Stanley McAlindon | (2004-04-28) 28 April 2004 (age 20) | Pace bowler | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Durham | 2022 v Sri Lanka |
Ben Parker | (2003-04-03) 3 April 2003 (age 21) | Pace bowler | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Worcestershire | 2022 v Sri Lanka |
Farhan Ahmed | (2008-02-22) 22 February 2008 (age 16) | Spin bowler | Right-handed | Right-arm off-break | Nottinghamshire | 2023 v Ireland/Australia (h) |
Tazeem Ali | (2006-06-13) 13 June 2006 (age 18) | Spin bowler | Right-handed | Right-arm off-break | Warwickshire | 2023 v Ireland/Australia (h) |
Josh Baker | (2003-05-16) 16 May 2003 (age 21) | Spin bowler | Right-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | Worcestershire | 2021 v Sri Lanka |
Charlie Barnard | (2004-11-05) 5 November 2004 (age 19) | All-rounder | Right-handed | Right-arm off-break | Lancashire | 2023 v Ireland/Australia (h) |
Harry Crawshaw | (2003-02-16) 16 February 2003 (age 21) | Spin bowler | Left-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | Durham | 2021 v Sri Lanka |
Bertie Foreman | (2004-05-13) 13 May 2004 (age 20) | Spin bowler | Left-handed | Right-arm off-break | Sussex | 2023 v Australia (a) |
Archie Lenham | (2004-07-23) 23 July 2004 (age 19) | Spin bowler | Right-handed | Right-arm leg-break | Sussex | 2023 v Australia (a) |
Yousef Majid | (2003-09-08) 8 September 2003 (age 20) | Spin bowler | Left-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | Surrey | 2023 v Australia (a) |
Fateh Singh | (2004-04-20) 20 April 2004 (age 20) | Spin bowler | Left-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | Nottinghamshire | 2022 v Sri Lanka |
† = withdrew injured
Performances at Under-19 World Cups※
Year | Host | Squad | Result |
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1988 | Australia | Squad | Semi Final (4th place) |
1998 | South Africa | Squad | Champions |
2000 | Sri Lanka | Squad | Group stage 2 (6th place) |
2002 | New Zealand | Squad | Group stage 2 (7th place) |
2004 | Bangladesh | Squad | Semi Final (4th place) |
2006 | Sri Lanka | Squad | Semi Final (4th place) |
2008 | Malaysia | Squad | 5th place |
2010 | New Zealand | Squad | 8th place |
2012 | Australia | Squad | 5th place |
2014 | United Arab Emirates | Squad | 3rd place |
2016 | Bangladesh | Squad | 6th place |
2018 | New Zealand | Squad | 7th place |
2020 | South Africa | Squad | 9th place |
2022 | West Indies | Squad | Runners-up |
2024 | South Africa | Squad | 6th place |
References※
- ^ "Young Lions to tour Sri Lanka". England and Wales Cricket Board. 4 November 2021. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ^ "Young Lions announce England U19 World Cup squad". England and Wales Cricket Board. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
- ^ "England's Sonny Baker ruled out of ICC Under-19 World Cup". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
- ^ "Young Lions squad confirmed for opening U19s Test". ECB. 19 August 2022. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
- ^ "2nd Youth ODI, Worcester, September 08, 2022, Sri Lanka Under-19s tour of England". Cricinfo. 8 September 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
- ^ "England Men's U19 squads confirmed for Australia tour". ECB. 31 January 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
- ^ "Durham's Ben McKinney to captain England Men U19s against Ireland and Australia". ECB. 3 August 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ^ "Mike Yardy appointed Young Lions Head Coach". ECB. 26 October 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
External links※
- England Development Programme at ecb.co.uk