Under-19 World Cup-winning cricketer Khilan Patel expressed excitement ahead of the highly anticipated India-Pakistan clash in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Sunday, saying he hopes the contest lives up to expectations while backing India to emerge victorious.
A massive three-kilometre-long roadshow was organised in his honour, stretching from Kisan Circle to Umiya Temple, with hundreds of people lining the streets to catch a glimpse of the young cricketer. The atmosphere in Modasa was festive, with supporters waving flags, bursting crackers and p
Vedant Trivedi's fighting half-century and a crucial partnership between Kanishk Chouhan and Khilan Patel helped India to post 252 on the board against arch-rivals Pakistan in the ICC U19 World Cup Super Six match at the Queens Sports Club.
A wicket fell every 4.5 overs as India U-19 ran rampant against Australia U-19 to script the shortest ever Youth Test of all time with a 7-wicket win and sweep the series away by 2-0 in Mackay on Wednesday.
Ahead of leaving for the England tour, India Under-19 skipper Ayush Mhatre met the right-hand batter Rohit Sharma at the latter's residence on Wednesday, where the 38-year-old gifted the youngster his bat.
The series is scheduled to take place from June 24 to July 23, 2025. The month-long tour will include a 50-over warm-up match, a five-match Youth One-Day series, and two Multi-Day matches against England U19.