Mohit Ulva is fast-tracked into Saurashtra’s senior men’s SMAT setup after starring in the 2026 U-19 Asia Cup final against Pakistan. Multiple outlets say India seals a last-ball win, with Ulva hitting the decisive boundary while chasing a target of 338. NDTV and India Today focus on Ulva’s role in the final and the resulting call-up.
The reports also add background on how Ulva’s form translates into domestic cricket. Times of India highlights links to coach Mahendrasinh Chauhan, who is described as having mentored both Ulva and Ravindra Jadeja, and notes his training base in Jamnagar and Rajkot. Times of India and Free Press Journal describe Ulva’s unbeaten 49 off 26 balls and frame the SMAT opportunity as a step toward higher-level exposure, including the period ahead of the IPL 2027 auction (as mentioned by Free Press Journal).
Overall, coverage agrees on the key event—Ulva’s last-ball boundary and his subsequent SMAT squad selection—while differing in the amount of career background and the extra context provided about tournament timing.
