The India U-19 team led by Yash Dhull scripted an amazing achievement after winning the ICC U-19 World Cup 2022 by beating England in the final by 4 wickets. Indian team might have kept their winning momentum intact in their World Cup journey but in no way it has been an easy outing for them. From facing a huge blow due to Covid-19 virus to maintaining a strong diet chart, it has been an arduous task for Dhull and his boys.
While talking about their diet chart, Dhull shared a funny anecdote during the post-match presentation.
Dhull speaks
“The ice cream has reached the rooms of every player, we will have and enjoy ice creams now. We had to maintain a strict diet for this tournament so now we will enjoy some ice cream,” said the U-19 India team skipper after the match, during a post-match presentation.
“It is a proud moment for everyone, we had to struggle hard, but every player had a strong mindset. Everyone in this camp is mentally strong so that is why we were able to achieve this feat,” Delhi-born Dhull added.
A tough start
The skipper did admit that “it was difficult at the start to get the combination right” but the players were prompt enough to “become a family.”
“It was difficult at the start to get the combination right, but as time went on we became a family and the team atmosphere was good."
Indian fast bowler Raj Bawa picked up five wickets in the final match and regarding his performance, Dhull said that Bawa “takes the batter by surprise through his bouncers."
"Raj Bawa has an important role as an all-rounder. His mindset is really good and he has full confidence in his game. Bawa takes the batter by surprise through his bouncers.”
Shaik Rasheed, on the other hand, did a brilliant job with the bat as he scored 50 runs off 84 balls to secure victory for Indian team in the final.
While talking about Rasheed, the skipper revealed some interesting events.
"Rasheed is my best friend, we have dinners together. When we were batting together in the final, the thought was to take it deep and then finish it five-seven overs earlier. We were dismissed but Nishant Sindhu played well. In the field, Rasheed kept suggesting me and it helped me to have a free mind. It also gave me confidence that I am making the right decisions," Dhull explained.
