Anvay Dravid follows in father's footsteps as he smashes maiden century in Vijay Merchant Trophy after Samit's success

His impressive innings, which featured 10 boundaries and two sixes, proved crucial in Karnataka securing a first-innings lead against Jharkhand Under-16. The match, ultimately ending in a draw, saw Karnataka earning three valuable points by surpassing Jharkhand's first-innings total of 387.

Anvay’s knock was crucial in Karnataka's chase, following a solid opening partnership between Arya Gowda and captain Dhruv Krishnan, who also scored centuries.

This century marked a significant milestone in Anvay’s budding cricket career. The 16-year-old's knock came in just his third innings in the Vijay Merchant Trophy, following solid performances in his previous outings, which included a half-century and 75 runs in the first two innings.

Karnataka scored 441/4 in 123.3 overs, with the match ending in a draw.

Anvay, who is also a talented wicketkeeper, has been making steady progress through the age-group circuit. Last year, he was named captain of Karnataka's Under-14 team, showcasing leadership qualities early in his career.

Anvay’s older brother, Samit, has also been making waves in age-group cricket for Karnataka. Samit was named to the India Under-19 team in September for a series against Australia, although he was forced to misse the series due to a knee injury.

Earlier this year, Samit scored 362 runs and claimed 16 wickets in the Cooch Behar Trophy, contributing to Karnataka's title-winning campaign. Samit has also represented Mysuru Warriors in the Maharaja Trophy, further cementing his place in Karnataka's cricketing future. Although Samit will miss the 2026 Under-19 World Cup due to age restrictions, his all-round performances continue to impress.

Both Anvay and Samit are emerging as key players in Karnataka’s youth cricket ranks, following in the footsteps of their legendary father, Rahul Dravid.