Delhi, 19/12: In a big development, Delhi batter Yash Dhull will lead a 17-member Indian squad in the Under-19 World Cup, which is scheduled to be held in the West Indies from January 14 to February 5, the BCCI announced on Sunday.
Four-time winners India are clubbed with South Africa, Ireland and Uganda in Group B.
Dhull’s appointment was on expected lines as he was also named captain for the upcoming Asia Cup, to be held in the UAE from December 23.
Dhull will have Andhra’s SK Rasheed as his deputy for the premier tournament in the Caribbean.