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Key Takeaways
- 1đź“Š Thomas Rew captains England U19 for 2026 WC in Zim/Nam[4]
- 2🏆 Farhan Ahmed VC after West Indies series leadership[4]
- 3đź’ˇ Ali Farooq maiden call-up boosts spin options[4]
- 4đź”® Squad eyes glory like 2022 runners-up spot[4]
- 5đź’¬ ICC recaps 'Best Keeping moments' from U19 CWC 2024[4]
"Thomas Rew will captain the 15-member outfit for the upcoming ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026 in Zimbabwe and Namibia."
England names Thomas Rew as captain of its 15-man squad for the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 in Zimbabwe and Namibia, with Farhan Ahmed as vice-captain. Somerset's Rew, fresh from Lions tour of Australia, leads talents like debutant left-arm spinner Ali Farooq. This youth powerhouse eyes glory in the global showcase.
Rew's leadership builds on captaining sans Ahmed in recent Youth ODIs vs West Indies, blending experience with promise. England U19's pedigree—runners-up in 2022—positions them strong, with Ahmed's prior captaincy adding depth amid packed domestic seasons.
Squad Depth Signals Title Ambition
Key picks: Rew (wicketkeeper-batter), Ahmed (legspinner), plus Ralphie Albert, Ben Dawkins. Farooq's maiden call-up echoes Rehan Ahmed's 2022 breakout (7/26 final). Squad's balance—5 pacers, 4 spinners—mirrors 2024 finalists' setups, targeting subcontinent-style pitches.
Pathway to Senior England Success
U19 WC stars often fast-track to Tests; this squad bolsters England's pipeline post-2022 silvers. Success enhances standings, scouting for Bazball heirs amid 2026 senior cycles.
Young Lions Roar in Africa
Tournament prep via warm-ups crucial; track Rew's glovework and Ahmed's wickets as England chases elusive title.
"Thomas Rew (c), Farhan Ahmed... Ali Farooq earns maiden call-up" – ICC
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