Yash Dhull heroics in U19 WC semis: We have a talismanic captain in making

Yash, who has now become an overnight sensation after his century against Australia, was at the helm of a revival even in the first game against South Africa where he scored 82 off just 100 balls

The Indian Under-19 team lost both its openers before reaching a total of 50 runs only twice in the ongoing World Cup in West Indies. While the first occasion was the first match of the tournament, a group-stage encounter against South Africa, the second was the most important game of the tournament for the side, a semi-final clash against Australia. 

But in both instances, there was one constant: Indian skipper Yash Dhull showing maturity beyond his years. 

The Delhi boy who has now become an overnight sensation after his enthralling century in the semi-final against Australia was at the helm