MALHAR Dhurad will lead Vidarbha in the U-16 Vijay Merchant Trophy’sElite Group E matches, which will be played in Baroda from November 14 to December 8, 2026. The VCA’s Junior Selection Committee named the following players, stand-bys and support staff for the tournament: The squad: Malhar Dhurad (Captain), Arjun Mahajan (V ice-Captain), Manav Wakode, Raunik Hedau, Khilesh Wankhede, Devansh Bhoyar, Praval Bambhal, Arnav Mohite (Wk), Yuvraj Yadav, Shourya Mahadole, Utkarsh Lavhare,Ved Agrawal, Pradnesh Dharkar,Yash Dewalkar, Jasbeer Bakshi, Virat Bhoyar. Stand-bys: Samarth Nathani (WK), Viraj Verma, Laksh Masarkar, Shlok Surpam, Suyash Sardar. Support staff: Coach: Akshay Kolhar. Asst Coach: Kunjan Patel. Physio: Surjeet Yadav. S&C Coach: Devendra Tibole. Video Analyst: Harjyot Singh. Manager: Prashant Kantode.