U-19 World Cup win: BCCI announces cash reward for team members

India won a record fifth title by defeating England in the Under-19 World Cup final played in Antigua on Saturday.

Shah tweeted, “I am delighted to announce a reward of Rs 40 lakh per player and 25 lakh per support staff for the U19 #TeamIndia contingent for their exemplary performance in the #U19CWC final. You have made India proud. “

In another tweet, Shah said: “Congratulations #BoysInBlue on winning the @ICC U19 World Cup. It’s a very special @VVSLaxman281 victory against all odds. Each of our youngsters put in the necessary heart and flair to make history in these endeavors.” Shown. Times #INDvENG #U19CWCFinal.”

Further, he congratulated the team on their victory.

“India are the most successful team in the history of the Under-19 World Cup and the fifth title is a testament to the strong system and structure we have for cricketers in our age group,” Shah said.

“The board takes age-group cricket very seriously and works closely to ensure that we remain fluid with our approach in line with the demands of the team amid the pandemic,” he added.

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly also encouraged the boys.

Ganguly said, “They were impressive across departments and sealed India’s fifth World Cup. While their on-field performances were stellar, the team had the courage, determination to come back strongly despite the Covid-19 cases in the camp.” And showed courage.” Statement.

“I must also appreciate the efforts put in by head coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar along with members of the coaching group, support staff and VVS Laxman – Head Cricket at the National Cricket Academy – for the way he kept and guided the team in good spirits. To win them,” he said.

He said that the team has the best structure for cricketers in the age group and some of the best coaches work closely with them.

Six India players, including captain Yash Dhul, had tested positive for Covid-19 during the group stages of the tournament, but the team overcame the crisis to lift the trophy.

“This time they had very little cricket ahead of the World Cup and despite that, India remained unbeaten,” Ganguly said.

“It’s really remarkable. The selectors have done an excellent job picking the right team from a wide pool of cricketers. The boys have a long career ahead of them and I wish them all the best.”

Asked to field first, India bowled out England for 189 after being bundled out for 61 for six in one leg.

Bowling to his medium pacers with lethal effect, Raj Bawa (5/31) made his way through the English middle-order after downplaying the opposition with two opening strikes from left-arm pacer Ravi Kumar (4/34). participated from

India completed the chase with 14 balls to spare.

With inputs from agencies.