Anvay Dravid, the younger son of former India captain and coach Rahul Dravid, has been selected in the Karnataka under-16 probable list for the Vijay Merchant Trophy, set to begin on December 6. Anvay, a wicketkeeper-batsman, is among three selected keepers in the 35-member squad, joining Aditya Jha and Joy James.
Anvay previously led the Karnataka under-14 team in an inter-zone tournament, where he showcased his skill with an unbeaten double century, scoring 200 runs for Bangalore Zone against Tumkur Zone in the KSCA Under-16 Inter Zonal event, a performance that drew significant attention to his talent.
Sibling Success in Cricket: Samit Dravid’s Contribution
Anvay’s older brother, Samit Dravid, is also making strides in Karnataka cricket, currently participating in the Cooch Behar Trophy. Recently, Samit, an all-rounder known for his medium-pace, contributed a commendable 71 off 141 balls (with 11 fours) against Baroda.
Despite his efforts, Karnataka fell to Baroda by a significant margin, losing by an innings and 212 runs. The Dravid brothers’ simultaneous involvement in state-level cricket reflects the family’s strong cricketing legacy, with both sons following closely in their father Rahul Dravid’s footsteps.
Rahul Dravid’s Role in IPL Retention Decisions
In related news, Rahul Dravid, who now serves as head coach of Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, recently discussed the franchise’s strategy for the 2025 season. Dravid confirmed that captain Sanju Samson was integral to their retention discussions, resulting in the decision to retain six core players: Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, and Sandeep Sharma.
Dravid emphasized the importance of a stable core in building a successful team, adding that the franchise values and trusts its retained players. This retention strategy aligns with the Royals’ aim to maintain continuity and foster team growth around established talent.
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