Lancashire all-rounder George Balderson will captain England U19s for their tri-series against India U19 and Bangladesh U19 in July and August.
A squad of 16 has been selected that also includes Balderson’s teammate, spinner Jack Morley – the pair both signed professional terms with the Club last winter.
The squad features players from 11 counties – all of whom will be available for selection for the ICC U19 World Cup in South Africa in early 2020.
10 players return from the squad that travelled to Bangladesh in January, including Ben Charlesworth, who averaged 52 on the tour, and Derbyshire spinner Hamidullah Qadri, who was the leading wicket-taker with nine.
England U19 Head Coach Jon Lewis said: “We’re expecting a big test against India and Bangladesh this summer – two countries who are very strong at this level of cricket.
“We enjoyed a brilliant learning experience on tour to Bangladesh in the New Year, where our players were tested in some unfamiliar conditions, so it will be interesting to see if we can turn the tables on home soil.
“These fixtures are excellent for developing a player’s skills, experience and character – some of the best young cricketers from the three countries will be battling against each other and these ‘best versus best’ experiences are what we feel give the players the greatest opportunity for learning whilst on the international pathway.”
