India’s Priyanshu Suresh Bhai Moliya runs through the ICC U19 males’s Cricket World Cup Final between India and Australia, in Benoni, South Africa.
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Following India’s 79-run defeat towards Australia within the U19 World Cup last in Benoni on Sunday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah consoled the ‘Boys in Blues’ and mentioned their journey has left an “indelible mark” within the match.
Taking to his official X (previously Twitter) account, Shah mentioned that the India U19 group displayed the “true essence of cricket” all through the match.
“Although our Under-19 boys may have fallen short in the finals against Australia, their journey has left an indelible mark of inspiration. From triumph to tribulation, each match became a testament to the unwavering spirit, determination, and skill of our team. The entire squad showcased the true essence of cricket,” Shah wrote on X.
Although our Under-19 boys might have fallen brief within the finals towards Australia, their journey has left an indelible mark of inspiration.
From triumph to tribulation, every match turned a testomony to the unwavering spirit, willpower, and talent of our group.
The total squad… pic.twitter.com/CKQ6FygsMC
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) February 11, 2024
The BCCI Secretary additionally praised Uday Saharan’s “inspiring leadership”, and different U19 gamers for his or her contribution on the match.
While concluding, he congratulated Australia U19 for successful the match.
“Uday Saharan inspiring leadership, Saumy Pandey exceptional spin bowling. Musheer Khan fearlessly taking on the bowlers and Raj Limbani’s emerging as a pace sensation was a sight to behold. To every single member of the team, I express heartfelt gratitude. This game is as unpredictable as it is beautiful. You’ve made us proud with the way you’ve played the game – with heart, pride, and a never-say-die attitude! Congratulations to the Australia U19 team for winning the ICC Under19 World Cup trophy,” he added.
Recapping the match, whereas chasing a goal of 254, two maiden overs from Australia foreshadowed the chain of occasions that had been about to unfold within the subsequent 43.5 overs. Arshin Kulkarni and Musheer Khan had been the 2 casualties within the first powerplay, which handed Australia early management within the last.Callum Vidler was sensational in his spell, whereas Mahli Beardman soared excessive together with his tempo.
Beardman dismissed India’s skipper Uday Saharan in single digits for the primary time within the match, which indicated that the chase wasn’t going to be a stroll within the park for the Indian group.
Adarsh Singh (47) and Murugan Abhishek (42) waged a battle throughout their time on the crease; nevertheless, it wasn’t sufficient to get India throughout the ending line.
Earlier within the innings, after successful the toss, Australia skipper Hugh Weibgen determined to bat first and set a goal of 254 runs within the last match.In the tip, Australia replicated one other World Cup last heartbreak for defending champions India following their 79-run victory to carry their fourth Under-19 World Cup title at Willowmoore Park.
Source: www.thehindu.com
