India, the most successful team in Under-19 World Cup history, will once again aim to create history when the Yash Dhull-led side take on England in the grand finale of the 2022 edition at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound on Saturday. , Antigua.
India last won the Under-19 World Cup title in 2018 when the Prithvi Shaw-led Indian team defeated Australia by 8 wickets in the final.
Former Under 19 team captain Priyam Garg and batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was a part of the 2020 World Cup campaign, is confident that India will bring the Cup back home again. The Priyam Garg-led team finished runner-up in the 2020 edition. They had to face defeat against Bangladesh in the final.
Yashasvi Jaiswal (Photo Credits: Jaiswal’s Twitter handle)
“They are doing amazing and playing amazing cricket. I am sure they will bring home the cup. I am sure India will win the World Cup by beating England. I want to wish every Indian player the best, give my 100 percent Hoon and win the trophy. It’s a title struggle. They played brilliantly and entered the final. They have to cross one more hurdle and the title will be ours. The team needs to focus on every ball, focus on the process. They Able to do this because they have been amazing in the tournament. I am supporting this team with all my heart and I am sure they will win the final.”
Current Under-19 Captain of India Yash Dhuli smashed a scintillating century (110 off 110 balls), while vice-captain Sheikh Rashid smashed 94 off 108 balls to guide India to an impressive 96-run win over Australia in the semi-finals.
“Yash (Dhull) has been fantastic. Rashid laid a solid foundation and platform for everyone. It was an amazing partnership between the two against a top team like Australia. There is one last hurdle left. I am sure boys will it easily.” Jaiswal, who was the top run-getter of the 2020 edition, was adjudged Man of the Series.
Priyam Garg (Photo Credits: Twitter handle of Garg)
Meanwhile, Priyam is also confident that current skipper Yash Dhul will join the likes of Mohammad Kaif, Virat Kohli, Unmukt Chand and Prithvi. Shaw Who has led India to World Cup titles in the past. Kaif led India to the title win in 2000, while Kohli won the title in 2008, Unmukt in 2012 and Shaw in 2018.
Priyam said, “I am sure India will bring home the Cup. We will see a fifth title for India in the Under-19 World Cup. They should play the way they have played and they should not take any pressure. Will be the favourite.” Garg told TimesofIndia.com.
“Yash has batted brilliantly in the tournament. He had a crucial 100 in the last match (vs Australia in cms) and Rashid was just amazing. He is a talented batsman. Yash will play a key role in the final once again. I am confident and 200 Percent sure the cup is coming home,” the former captain signed off.
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