Indian U19 Cricket Team created history on 3rd February 2018 by becoming the first team ever to win the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 4 times. Led by Prithvi Shaw and coached by Rahul Dravid, Indian U19 Cricket Team remained solid throughout the tournament and lifted the trophy.
2000 – lead by Mohammad Kaif
2008 – lead by Virat Kohli
2012 – lead by Unmukt Chand
2018 – lead by Prithvi Shaw
India outplayed almost every opposition in the tournament and proved that they are the best at this level. It was a complete ‘team show’ by India as many players stepped up at the right time and played their part.
Indian openers Shubnam Gill and Prithvi Shaw took the responsibility at the top of the order and kept scoring runs consistently. But, in the final, it was Manjot Kalra who anchored the Indian innings and scored a ‘World Cup winning’ hundred. It was a batting masterclass by Manjot as came in to bat at a difficult time and kept playing his natural game.
In the final, Shaw may not have performed as brilliantly as one may have expected as he was dismissed for 29 during the run chase, but he did enough to make a rather prestigious record his own.
It would be unfair if we don’t mention Rahul Dravid’s contribution in this victory. Dravid, who is one of the greatest batsmen in the history of the game, has been working very hard with the U19 kids and his mentorship has helped Indian U19 Cricket Team to create history.
Rahul Dravid’s former teammate and one of the mots destructive batsmen in the history of the game, Virender Sehwag, tweeted a very special message for Rahul Dravid after India defeated Australia in the final and lifted the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup trophy for the fourth time. Check out his tweet here:
These boys in such safe hands. Safest hands of Rahul Dravid. Great great contribution for the future of these youngsters and Indian Cricket. We have some great upcoming talent #INDvAUS
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) February 3, 2018
Every Indian is delighted, all credit to Rahul Dravid for committing himself to these young kids ,and a legend like him deserves to lay his hands on the WC. Only Fitting. #INDvAUS
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) February 3, 2018
Absolutely WILD celebrations! CHAMPIONS! ? #U19CWC pic.twitter.com/Zcr3rXaT0w
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) February 3, 2018
Just one word to describe the approach of the #BoysInBlue in the historic final and all through the tournament – Mindfulness. Way to go boys! #WhistlePodu #U19CWC ??
— Chennai Super Kings – Mask P?du Whistle P?du! (@ChennaiIPL) February 3, 2018
A big congratulations to the young guns of Indian cricket on winning the under19 Cricket World Cup !! #U19CWC pic.twitter.com/k3gmNWNTei
— zaheer khan (@ImZaheer) February 3, 2018
Congratulations to the young lads on winning #U19CWC! Fantastic performances all around. #INDvAUS
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) February 3, 2018
Congratulations India!#U19CWC ? pic.twitter.com/sy0VJmrCqW
— ICC (@ICC) February 3, 2018
???? – 2000, 2008, 2012 & 2018!
Congratulations to the #BoysInBlue on this historic achievement – U19 World Champions! ??#U19CWC
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) February 3, 2018
Team India Dedicates The Victory To Indian Army. Burnol Moment For Jihadis. Congratulations India On Massive Victory. ???? #ICCU19WorldCup #U19CWC #INDvAUS #INDvsAUS #Under19WC #ManjotKalra #U19CWCFinal #RahulDravid #U19WorldCupFinal pic.twitter.com/VuYfHavJzx
— Sir Jadeja fan (@SirJadeja) February 3, 2018
Smile That Matters The Most. Thank You Rahul Dravid For Denying Lucrative Opportunities Of #IPL &Choosing To Serve India By Creating An Unbeatable Team.#Legend #RahulDravid ??? #ICCU19WorldCup #U19CWC #INDvAUS #INDvsAUS #Under19WC #ManjotKalra #U19CWCFinal #U19WorldCupFinal pic.twitter.com/MlgqLWiAaS
— Sir Jadeja fan (@SirJadeja) February 3, 2018
INDIA – #U19CWC 2018 CHAMPIONS! ??
Manjot Kalra’s fantastic century guides India to a record-breaking fourth title with a 8 wicket win over Australia! #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/99gag8tXRT
— ICC (@ICC) February 3, 2018
The winning captain and coach – Prithvi Shaw and Rahul Dravid! ? #U19CWC pic.twitter.com/u5NKOTwBYV
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) February 3, 2018
