Steve Waugh's son Austin named in Australia squad for U-19 World Cup

Austin Waugh, son of former Australia captain Steve, has been included in the squad for the 2018 U-19 World Cup, scheduled to be hosted by New Zealand. And like his father, Austin too is an all-rounder by trade.

WATCH: This is special! Austin Waugh - son of Aussie legend Steve - with the deadeye runout.https://t.co/oVrPrKo259

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Austin came into the limelight during the 2016 U-17 National Championship final when he struck an unbeaten century. He was also part of the Australia Youth ODI side that toured Sri Lanka earlier this year.

Stepping into a legend’s shoes: Steve Waugh’s son Austin selected in U-19 side for World Cup https://t.co/3uu9vKXVBC (via @thefield_in) pic.twitter.com/zX3fWYJ9pq

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The famous father-son link doesn't end there however. Austin will have vice captain Will Sutherland, son of Cricket Australia CEO James, as teammate. Like Austin, Will is also an all-rounder.

Victoria's Will Sutherland, Zak Evans and Jonathan Merlo named in Australia's U19 Cricket World Cup squad along with Austin Waugh and Jason Sangha. MORE: https://t.co/PDehZRR7Tc pic.twitter.com/HmbSCuyID1

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The U-19 side will be coached by former Aussie fast bowler Ryan Harris with ex-opening batsman of Australia Chris Rogers performing his duty as the assistant coach. The U-19 World Cup will begin on January 13 and end February 3.