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Nitish, Sushil, Tejashwi congratulate U-19 team for World Cup
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today congratulated the India Under-19 cricket team for their splendid victory against Australia in the World Cup finals. "All members of the U-19 team deserve kudos for doing the country proud by winning the World Cup by virtue of hard work and tireless efforts", a release quoted Kumar as saying. It also said that Kumar telephoned the father of Anukul Roy, who hails from Samastipur district in the state, and congratulated him for the sterling performance of his son who took 14 wickets during the series, two of these in the finals. Meanwhile, in a statement, Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi also congratulated the U-19 team for their victory and impressive performance in the World Cup. Former Deputy CM and currently leader of the opposition in state assembly Tejashwi Yadav tweeted, "Congratulations U-19 Team for winning World Cup. You deserve it. Great team work. Proud of Team India".
U-19 WC winners' families exuberant over the glory
As the Indian Under-19 cricket team lifted the World Cup trophy after thrashing Australia by eight wickets in the final, the families of the winners' expressed that they could not be more proud of the team for their emphatic victory.India lifted their record fourth World Cup trophy as they chased 217-run target posted by Australia in just 38.5 overs, with the help of Manjot Kalra's magnificent unbeaten knock of 101 runs.Praveen Kalra, the father of Manjot, told ANI, "We are proud of him. Manjot will keep on performing like this. He will prove to be a good player for the country in the coming times. Our good wishes are with him."Off spinner Abhishek Sharma's father also expressed his happiness over India's glory and hailed the team's effort."This is the happiest day of my life. Indian won the game one-sidedly. Abhishek is very determined. He used to ask me to make him practice to the level of high-class cricketers," Abhishek's father, who was also a cricketer, said.He added, "I would ..
BCCI top brass hails victorious India U19 team
The BCCI top brass on Saturday congratulated the Rahul Dravid-coached victorious India Under 19 side for lifting the World Cup for the fourth time, after defeating Australia at Tauranga in New Zealand on Saturday.
'Seven Eleven' wins Shavan Kumar Memorial Cup
Laxman S-trained 'Seven Eleven' ably ridden by jockey S S Tanwar won the Shavan Kumar Memorial Cup (about) 1,400 Metres for Category II horses, the main event on the 22nd day of the Hyderabad Winter races held here today. Trainer Sk Kassam and Jockey Akshay Kumar combination scored a double and Trainer Arjun Anne and jockey K Sai Kiran combination also scored a double. Only one first favourite obliged in a card of eight events.
Kejriwal, Sisodia hail India U-19 team, praise Delhi boy Kalra
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today congratulated the India U-19 team that lifted the World Cup trophy, and praised the performance of Manjot Kalra, the Delhi boy who was declared 'man of the match' in the final. The young Indian cricketers beat Australia in the final match played at Mount Maunganui (New Zealand), by eight wickets to lift the U-19 Cricket World Cup for the record fourth time. "Heartiest congratulations to India's U-19 Cricket team for winning the World Cup. Delhi boy Manjot Kalra has made all of us proud!," Kejriwal tweeted. Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia too congratulated the team and Kalra. "My heartiest congratulations to U-19 team India and to pride of Delhi, man of the match in finals - Manjot Kalra," he tweeted. Kalra emerged as the man for the big occasion, scoring a sublime 101 not out off 102 balls and anchoring the Indian innings after the loss of captain Prithvi Shaw and the team's leading scorer in the tournament, Shubman Gil.
Difficult to express my feelings in words: Prithvi
He understands the enormity of his side's achievement but a reticent skipper Prithvi Shaw found it hard to express his emotions after India won their fourth Under-19 World Cup. At 18, like all teenagers, he was not expected to give loaded answers and underlined that it was "fun" which united this bunch of cricketers. "There a lot of memories created. I can't express, what I am feeling right now. I am just happy," was all he said when asked to pick a few memories having played his last match at this level in a befitting manner. "It feels really good. Winning this World Cup, it means a lot to us, making India proud. We are enjoying ourselves whether we were batting or bowling," he said. Asked what he was going through having achieved the target of winning the World Cup, Shaw said: "There were not many emotions. It was mazzak and masti (fun and frolic). We were waiting for this tournament. We have played together for 1-2 years. As a captain, I have been backed. Whenever I ..
Ishan bowled India to glory with injured foot, reveals coach
A foot injury had almost derailed his U-19 World Cup campaign but pacer Ishan Porel was desperate to contribute in Indian team's success so he chose to play through pain, his coach Bibhash Das revealed today. Having ruptured his out step tissue on his landing leg (left), Porel made a comeback in 12 days from an injury that usually takes three weeks to heal and his 6-2-17-4 skittled Pakistan out for 69 in the semifinal. In the final today, Porel (2/30) dismissed both the Australia openers -- Jack Edwards (28) and Max Bryant (14) -- inside the Powerplay before India bundled them out for 216, en route to a commanding eight-wicket win with 67 balls to spare. "He's not fully recovered, and bowled with pain on his foot. Such a kind of injury would take a minimum three weeks to recover," Das, who had a word with Porel after the injury, told PTI. "It's not actually an ankle injury. He has a tear on his out step of the left leg. He bowled with a heavily taped leg with insole in ..
Telangana CM hails U-19 World Cup winning Indian team
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao today congratulated the Indian cricket team for winning the ICC U-19 World Cup in New Zealand. The Prithvi Shaw-led team defeated Australia by eight wickets and won the World Cup for a record fourth time. Rao hailed the achievement of the team, which was coached by batting legend Rahul Dravid. India restricted Australia for 216 and achieved the winning target in 38.5 overs by losing just two wickets. Delhi boy Manjot Kalra hit a splendid ton, while Harvik Desai, from Saurashtra in Gujarat, remained unbeaten on 47 in the summit clash at Mount Maunganui, New Zealand.
It's a moment of glory: Saurashtra cricket body on WC win
The Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) today congratulated the India Under-19 cricket team for winning the ICC World Cup and called it a "moment of glory". The Prithvi Shaw-led India team defeated Australia by eight wickets and won the World Cup for a record fourth time. India restricted Australia for 216 and achieved the winning target in 38.5 overs by losing just two wickets. Manjot Kalra hit a splendid ton, while Harvik Desai, who represents Saurashtra in the domestic cricket, remained unbeaten on 47 in the summit clash at Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. "Congratulations on winning the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2018. It was a remarkable, superlative performance," the SCA said in a media release here. "The SCA feels very proud of Team India. It's a moment of celebration....a moment of glory", the release added. The association also praised the Gujarat lad Desai. "Harvik proved to be a super reliable wicketkeeper-batsman." The SCA also praised the team coach Rahul Dravid. The
India wins U-19 cricket WC: PM Modi, President Kovind hail team on Twitter
Celebrations have just started at Bay Oval and millions have congratulated the team for their winning effort
President, PM congratulate World Cup wining U19 team
President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday congratulated the Indian Cricket team after it defeated Australia by eight wickets on Saturday to life the ICC U19 World Cup.
Bollywood celebs hail U19 World Cup victory
Celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Farhan Akhtar among many others have congratulated the Indian Under 19 team for lifting the ICC U19 World Cup for a record fourth time.
Mamata congratulates Indian U-19 team for World Cup triumph
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today congratulated the Indian team for winning the U-19 cricket World Cup. India beat Australia by eight wickets to win the U-19 World Cup in Mount Maunganui. "Congratulations to the Indian team for winning the U-19 World Cup cricket," Banerjee wrote on Twitter. "Keep winning. Specially proud of Ishan Porel for his performance in the semi-final and final," she added.
Twitter erupts with joy as India lift record U-19 WC title
As soon as India lifted their record fourth ICC World Under-19 Cup title by beating Australia in the finals in New Zealand, congratulatory messages started pouring in from all corners.The current and former cricketers took to their Twitter handles to applaud the 'Men in Blue'.Congratulating the young Indian boys by tweeting a video of himself, legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar hailed the side for their great teamwork."With great team work, big dreams work. Congratulations to our world champions!! We are proud of you. A big congratulation to Rahul and Paras for their guidance. #iccu19cwc #IndvAus," Tendulkar wrote.Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag credited India U-19 coach and his former team-mate Rahul Dravid for committing himself to these young kids."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," he said.Echoing similar view, Indian batsman ...
Celebrations break out at Shubman's house in Mohali
Celebrations today broke out at the society in Mohali where the family of young cricketer Shubman Gill stays after India today lifted the U-19 World Cup trophy. Relatives, friends and residents of the society today celebrated the victory of Indian team over Australia and enjoyed it by performing Punjabi folk dance Bhangra. "We are elated at the performance of our son and the whole Indian team which convincingly defeated Australia in the final match today," Shubman's father Lakhwinder Singh Gill told PTI today. "It is a proud moment for us and it is also proud moment for entire Punjab and country that our team won the final match," Lakwhinder, an agriculturist said. A big screen was installed in the premises of the society for watching the final match between India and Australia. Shubman's father said he has not yet been able to speak to his son after the Indian team won the match at Mount Maunganui. "Last time, we briefly talked to Shubman after the semi final match and
BCCI reward of Rs 50 lakh for Dravid, Rs 30 lakh to players
The BCCI today announced a cash reward of Rs 50 lakh for the U-19 chief coach Rahul Dravid while the victorious squad members will receive Rs 30 lakh each. The other members of the support staff including fielding coach Abhya Sharma and bowling coach Paras Mhambrey will be richer by Rs 20 lakh. In a marked departure from the usual norm where the players, who have done it on the field get greater share of the prize money, the COA-led BCCI has decided that the chief coach should get the biggest share. "India is known for its guru shishya parampara and the Guru always gets more. Obviously, the stature of the coach matters a lot," a senior office-bearer, who was a part of the policy decision told PTI today. However, it must be noted that neither Dav Whatmore (2008 India coach) nor Bharath Arun (2012 coach) got more than the Virat Kohli or Unmukt Chand-led team. Congratulating the team for beating Australia in the final BCCI Committee of Administrators (COA) chief Vinod Rai .
Parrikar congratulates Indian team for winning U-19 World Cup
Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar today congratulated the Indian cricket team for winning the ICC U-19 World Cup in New Zealand. Parrikar tweeted a congratulatory message soon after the team defeated Australia in the World Cup final. "Congratulations to the young team India for a dominating performance throughout the tournament and winning the U19 Cricket World Cup," he tweeted. India lifted a record fourth U-19 World Cup trophy after an eight-wicket rout of Australia in the summit clash at Mount Maunganui. Riding on a magnificent unbeaten century by Manjot Kalra, India comfortably chased down the winning target of 217 losing just two wickets in 38.5 overs.
Rahul Gandhi hails India's U-19 cricket World Cup win
Congress president Rahul Gandhi today congratulated young Indian cricketers for winning the Under-19 World Cup and said the country takes pride in the success of its new generation of cricket stars. India today beat Australia by eight wickets in the final to win a record fourth U-19 World Cup trophy. "Congratulations Team India on your resounding U 19 Cricket World Cup win! India takes great pride in the success of its new generation of cricket stars," Gandhi tweeted.
This won't just be a memory that defines them: Dravid
India U-19 coach Rahul Dravid is confident that it won't just be "one memory" that would define this talented bunch of cricketers as a bigger and more challenging journey awaits them. "It's a memory they'll cherish for a long time and hopefully it's not a memory that defines them and they will have a lot more bigger and better memories as they go on ahead in their careers," coach Dravid said after India's fourth ICC U-19 World Cup title. Dravid spoke about the effort that the entire batch put on for the last 14 month, which bore fruit. "I am really proud of the boys, proud of the effort that they have put in and proud of the support staff as well. I think the effort we have put in over the last 14 months have been sensational. They really deserved this, couldn't be really happier and proud for this bunch of boys," the legendary batsman said. He was always aware that the since this was an U-19 team, the spotlight will always be on him but as usual he was magnanimous in ..
U19 WC: Oz skipper Sangha praises Indian performance
Dejected after an eight-wicket thrashing by India in the final of the ICC U19 World Cup here on Saturday, Australian captain Jason Sangha heaped praise on his rivals, admitting that they deserved to be champions on the day.