Two Sri Lankan-Origin Stars in Australia U19 World Cup Squad

By: Susil Premalal

DEC.11, (Mirror Sports) - Australia has named its squad for the ICC U19 World Cup 2026, with Nitesh Samuel and Naden Cooray, both of Sri Lankan origin, earning call-ups after stellar performances at the Under-19 National Championships.

Samuel topped the charts with 364 runs at an average of 91, winning Player of the Tournament, while Cooray impressed with all-round skills. Both were also named in the Team of the Tournament.

The squad, featuring diverse talents, kicks off its campaign against Ireland on 16 January in Windhoek, with a key clash against Sri Lanka on 23 January.