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India U-19 have suffered an injury scare during the ongoing first unofficial Test against Australia U-19 in Rajkot on Sunday, September 27. Young pacer Pranav Ragavendra has been taken to the hospital for scans after suffering an injury on Day 1 at the Niranjan Shah Stadium.
The Australia U-19 team is currently on the India tour for the youth ODI and Test series. The India U-19 National Cricket Team already won the Youth ODI series 3-0, and now they aim to continue their dominance in the two-match Youth Test series against the Australia U-19 National Cricket Team. Amid this, Naman Dhir makes ODI debut, receives India cap from Shubman Gill.
India U-19 strike early as Australia U-19 lose three key wickets in Rajkot
Australia U-19 National Cricket Team decided to bat first after winning the toss against the India U-19 National Cricket Teamt the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Sunday.
Australia's decision backfired badly as their opening batter Hayden Barbulovic was dismissed for a duck by Mohit Ulva, and then Ishan Om removed Neel Patel for just 11 runs to help India U-19 take the upper hand at the start of the first multiday match in Rajkot.
The touring side has found itself in deep trouble, as their captain, Matthew Lough, was also dismissed cheaply by Ulva. However, Zed Hollick and Blake Cattle have been batting brilliantly as Australia crossed the 160-run mark in the ongoing match on Day 1 in Rajkot.
Pranav Ragavendra taken to hospital after scary injury during India U-19 vs Australia U-19 Test
Following the strong start against Australia U-19, India U-19 suffered a massive blow as Pranav Raghavendra has been stretchered off the field after appearing to suffer a foot injury. He had opened the bowling attack for the hosts before the injury forced him off the field.
The young pacer was seen limping while fielding before being taken off the ground. He was stretchered towards the dugout and is currently being closely monitored by the team doctors.
It is being said that Raghavendra has now been taken to the hospital for scans. Further updates on his condition are awaited as India U-19 continue their Youth Test against Australia U-19 at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. Amid this, Michael Clarke questions Hardik Pandya’s fitness.
Pranav Ragavendra being taken to the hospital for scans. @sportstarweb pic.twitter.com/9eHLVHfHQo
— Shayan Acharya (@ShayanAcharya) September 27, 2026
Pranav Ragavendra being stretchered off to the dugout following an injury. He is being monitored by the doctors. @sportstarweb pic.twitter.com/aewqQ6nAyG
— Shayan Acharya (@ShayanAcharya) September 27, 2026
Who is Pranav Ragavendra?
Pranav Ragavendra is a bowling all-rounder. The 18-year-old caught the attention after clocking 147.3 kmph at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru as he became the fastest recorded India U-19 bowler. He started his journey as a sprinter, but later he moved to cricket after doctors advised his parents to enrol him in a team sport.
Ragavendra trained at the MRF Pace Foundation under Glenn McGrath and reached 139 kmph at 16. He made his debut for Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy and then played in the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) for IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans before getting a place in the India U-19 team.
