The Indian team led by Uday Saharan is all set to lock horns with Australia in the final match of the Under-19 (U19) World Cup at Willowmoore Park in Benoni of South Africa.
This final match will provide Indian team to take revenge from the Australian team after the senior team, led by Rohit Sharma, lost to the Baggy Greens’ Australia in the final of the ODI showpiece event in their own backyard last year.
If India wins this match, it will be the sixth time for the team to lift the trophy. On the other hand, the Australia last won the U19 World Cup in 2010 under the leadership of Mitchell Marsh.
Ahead of the finals, Indian U19 captain, Uday Saharan said in a press conference that there was no pressure of legacy. “I don’t have to do anything different. Anyway, I remain calm even if match in a tight spot. It is important to keep the mind working and I feel that I am doing right now and will do the same in future also,” the young batter’s words echoed with the learnings from MS Dhoni,” he said.
He also said that he is inspired by Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill, two players who converted their age group success into the professional senior world.
”Shubhman Gill is also from Fazilka and has emerged from U19 World Cup, which is inspiring. My aim from the beginning was also to make my country proud,” he added.
”Virat Kohli is my favourite because his passion and aggression is amazing. His love for the game, enthusiasm and desire to win inspires me. I have never met him but we have talked on the team video call. I want to meet him very soon,” Uday Saharan concluded.
Team India defeated South Africa in the semi final to reach the finals, while, Australia beat Pakistan.
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