The BCCI has announced India's squad for the U-19 World Cup in Zimbabwe and Namibia, naming Ayush Mhatre as captain and Vihaan Malhotra as vice-captain. Both players will miss the preceding three-match ODI series in South Africa due to wrist injuries, with Vaibhav Suryavanshi captaining the side during their absence. Mhatre and Malhotra are expected to join the World Cup squad after rehabilitation. India, five-time champions, are in Group B with New Zealand, USA, and Bangladesh, beginning their campaign on January 15 against the USA.