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Aaron George Varghese (born 1 October 2006) is an Indian cricketer who plays as a top-order batsman.[1]

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Aaron George Varghese
Born (2006-10-01) 1 October 2006 (age 19)
Kottayam, Kerala, India
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm medium
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Aaron George
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Full name
Aaron George Varghese
Born (2006-10-01) 1 October 2006 (age 19)
Kottayam, Kerala, India
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm medium
RoleTop-order batter
Medal record
Men's cricket
Representing  India
ICC U19 World Cup
Winner2026 Zimbabwe & Namibia
ACC U19 Asia Cup
Runner-up2025 UAE
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 7 February 2026
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Early life

George was born on 1 October 2006 in Kottayam, Kerala and grew up in Hyderabad. His father, Easo, a former sub-inspector in the Hyderabad Police, was an aspiring cricketer who played as a left-arm spinner, while his mother, Preethi, is a mathematics teacher.[2] He has one sister, Ananya, who is a lawyer.[3]

Youth career

George played age-group cricket for Hyderabad and featured in national junior tournaments, including the Vinoo Mankad Trophy.[4]

He was part of the Indian squad that were runners-up at the 2025 U19 Asia Cup.[5] In the opening group match of the tournament, he scored a half-century as India posted a high total and secured a large-margin victory.[6] In a subsequent group-stage match against Pakistan, he scored 85 runs, anchoring the innings after early wickets fell. His performance was noted for composure and shot selection under pressure.[7]

George was part of the Indian squad that won the 2026 U19 World Cup. He finished the tournament with a total of 231 runs across 6 matches, which included a crucial century in the semi-final against Afghanistan.[8]

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