Kohli's message to India's U-19 team after World Cup win: Our domination continues
India Today
Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir hailed India's U-19 World Cup triumph after a record sixth title, powered by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's historic 175 in a dominant final win over England.
India’s sustained dominance in age-group cricket drew praise from senior stars Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir after the Under-19 team clinched a record-extending sixth World Cup title with a commanding victory over England in the final on Friday. The reactions followed a one-sided summit clash that showcased India’s depth at the junior level, powered by a historic batting display from teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
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Kohli, who led India to the U-19 World Cup title in 2008, congratulated the young side for continuing the country’s legacy of excellence at the junior level. “Congratulations to the U-19 Indian team for lifting the World Cup once again. Our domination in age-group cricket and beyond continues. Well done to the whole squad and the support staff,” Kohli posted on social media.
His message reflected the strong production line that has seen several U-19 graduates go on to become mainstays of the senior Indian team, reinforcing the value of India’s youth development system.
Former India opener Gambhir also hailed the achievement, lauding the team’s promise and future potential. “Proud of you boys! The bright future is here!” Gambhir wrote, echoing the optimism surrounding the next generation of Indian cricketers after another emphatic World Cup campaign.
The final was defined by a breathtaking innings from Sooryavanshi, who produced one of the most memorable knocks in the history of the U-19 World Cup. The 14-year-old smashed an extraordinary 175 off just 80 balls, hammering 15 sixes and 15 fours to propel India to a mammoth 411 for 9 after England opted to bowl first.
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