Aakash Pawar Earns All India University Call-Up, Heads to Australia for Bilateral Series

Aakash Pawar just earned a moment he’ll remember for a long time. The Mumbai pacer has been selected for the All India University men’s team that will tour Australia for the upcoming bilateral series against the Australian University Cricket Team in December 2025. What makes it even more special is that he’s the only player from Mumbai to find a place in this national squad.

Aakash’s rise hasn’t been sudden. He has been shaped and sharpened at Sanjeevani Cricket Academy in Bandra, where he trains under head coach Satish Samant. Anyone who has watched him bowl knows the kind of discipline he brings to the crease heavy ball, strong rhythm, and a mindset built for long spells. Coach Satish has played a big part in that. He’s been the steady voice behind Aakash, pushing him, correcting him, and making sure he never drifts away from hard work.

This selection came after trials conducted at GNDU, Amritsar, where players from across the country competed for a place in the squad. The Association of Indian Universities announced the final list, featuring top performers from universities like Delhi University, BHU, SRM Chennai, University of Kota, and others. Aakash made the cut as a right-arm medium pacer, representing the University of Mumbai.

For Sanjeevani Cricket Academy, this isn’t just another feather in the cap. It’s a moment of pride that reflects years of consistent coaching and the academy’s commitment to producing quality cricketers. For Coach Satish Samant, it’s validation of everything he has poured into his players.

As Aakash prepares to fly out with the Indian contingent, he carries not just his own aspirations, but the excitement of Mumbai’s cricketing community and his entire academy.