Australia on Thursday announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Men's U-19 World Cup to be held in Namibia and Zimbabwe from January 15 to February 6, with two Indian-origin players — Aryan Sharma and John James — featuring prominently in the defending champions' plans. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Sharma, a left-handed batter and slow left-arm spinner, and James, a right-arm medium-pace all-rounder, were both part of the touring squad that faced India in youth Tests and one-dayers in September. Their strong performances in those matches and at the National U-19 Championships in Perth have earned them a World Cup ticket. The squad also reflects Australia's multicultural cricketing landscape, with two Sri Lankan-origin players — Naden Coora

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