Following India's 79-run defeat against Australia in the U19 World Cup final in Benoni on Sunday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah consoled the 'Boys in Blues' and said their journey has left an "indelible mark" in the tournament.
Australia skipper Hugh Weibgen believes that the defending champions India have a "lot of class" despite ending on the "wrong side" in the final of the Under-19 World Cup in Willowmoore Park on Sunday.
Following India's 79-run loss against Australia in the U19 World Cup on Sunday, the 'Boys in Blues' skipper Uday Saharan revealed a crucial factor behind their defeat and said that they played a "few rash shots" in Benoni.
India skipper Uday Saharan asserted that the squad is ready to face the challenges that will come during the Under-19 World Cup final against Australia at Willowmoore on Sunday, adding that everyone is fit and in a good state of mind.
Saharan's stature has grown as the tournament has proceeded, with his match-winning 81 in the semi-final against South Africa playing a critical role in his team's advancement to the final. With the team struggling at 32/4, it was his double-century partnership with Sachin Dhas that guided I
India head coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar has urged his team to be natural and keep things simple as they prepare to face Australia in the final of the Under-19 Cricket World Cup at Willowmoore Park on Sunday.
There have been many standout performers at this year's edition of the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup and the race to be named Player of the Tournament has been narrowed down to eight players.
After securing a 2-wicket win against South Africa in the U19 World Cup in Benoni, India skipper Uday Saharan said that there was a "different satisfaction" after winning a close game
Proteas pacer Kwena Maphaka re-wrote the history books after South Africa's U-19 World Cup campaign concluded following their defeat in the semi-final against India.