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ICC Under 19 World Cup 2024

India's history in age-group cricket has been illustrious. The U-19 World Cup has served as a launchpad for several cricketing stars such as Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, and Rohit Sharma among others.

India U19 team lost the World Cup final against Australia.

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U19 World Cup: Coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar touts a 'couple of players' from the U19 team to play for India

Naman Tiwari's message to Muragan Abhishek, "Guru, yaad rakhnaa, haarenge par seekh ke jayenge (Remember, we may lose but we will learn and go from here)" went viral.

Australia won the U19 World Cup final against India.

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'Yaad rakhna, haarenge par...': Naman Tiwari’s message to batting partner during final stages of U19 World Cup final wins internet; video goes viral

Hugh Weibgen revealed how Australia weaved a plan around India which helped them beat Uday Saharan's side in Under-19 World Cup 2024 final and lift the trophy.

Australia captain Hugh Weibgen speaks to the media with the U-19 World Cup trophy in the post match press conference after Australia defeat India in the final. (Getty)

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Harjas Singh contributed a crucial 55 runs in the U-19 World Cup final clash between Australia and India. Originally from Chandigarh, India, Harjas is an Australian cricketer born in Sydney.

Australia's Harjas Singh reacts as he runs between the wickets to reach a half-century during the under-19 World Cup vs India. (Getty Images)

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Who is Harjas Singh, Chandigarh-based Australian who took Under-19 World Cup 2024 title away from India with impressive knock?

Saumy Pandey surpassed leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi's massive record by picking 18 wickets in the U-19 World Cup. Saumy picked one wicket in U-19 World Cup final vs Australia.

Left-arm spinner Saumy Pandey (L) and Ravi Bishnoi of India. (Getty Images) 

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U-19 World Cup: Saumy Pandey shatters Ravi Bishnoi's big record during India vs Australia's grand finale

Ahead of the marquee U19 World Cup final, the Sports Tak caught up with India captain Uday Saharan's parents, who offered prayers at Balaji Temple on the morning of the summit clash.

Uday Saharan's parents offering prayers at Balaji Temple. 

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EXCLUSIVE | India U19 captain Uday Saharan's parents offer prayers at Balaji Temple, reveal their advice to son ahead of World Cup final

India's semi-final clash with South Africa was a tightly contested affair, but India emerged victorious by two wickets, thanks to a pivotal partnership between captain Uday Saharan and Sachin Dhas.

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Five Indian talents stand ready to leave their mark on the U19 World Cup final, each bringing a unique set of skills that Australia will have to contend with in their pursuit of the title.

India U19 team will face off against Australia in World Cup final. 

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India's journey to the U19 World Cup final has been nothing short of spectacular, with a series of dominant performances that have seen them emerge victorious in all their matches.&nbsp;

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The shattered Pakistani players were seen crying following their heartbreaking one-wicket defeat against Australia in the Under-19 World Cup semifinal.

Pakistani players were seen crying after suffering heartbreaking loss against Australia in Under-19 World Cup semifinal. (Screengrab)

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WATCH: Gutted Pakistani players break down in tears after U-19 World Cup semifinal heartbreak following Australia jolt

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PAK vs SA 2nd T20I: Saim Ayub missed a chance to score his maiden T20I century as he remained unbeaten for 98 as Pakistan posted 206/5. 

Reeza Hendricks' 117 is highest against Pakistan in a succesful T20I run chase.

Saim Ayub remained stranded on the non-striker's end as he remained unbeaten on 98.

Haris Rauf went for 57 runs in his quota of four overs.

Reeza Hendricks of the Proteas celebrates his 100 runs during the 2nd T20I between South Africa and Pakistan at SuperSport Park on December 13, 2024 in Centurion.

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Reeza Hendricks' whirlwind 117 helps South Africa become first team to chase down over 200 vs Pakistan as Saim Ayub's career best 98 goes in vain

IND vs AUS: Only New Zealand's Jeremy Coney and West Indies' Clive Lloyd have won the toss in Brisbane, opted to bowl first and went on to win the Test.

Sourav Ganguly was the last India captain to win the toss and opt to bowl first at The Gabba.

Only two teams have won the toss, opted to field first and then won the Test at The Gabba.

Rohit is the first visiting captain in 8 years to win the toss and opt to bowl first in Australia. 

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IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma looking to repeat rare 39-year-old feat at The Gabba after winning toss and opting to bowl first

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Ravindra Jadeja will play his first Test of the tour.

Akash Deep will be playing a Test in Australia for the first time.

Josh Hazlewood has replaced Scott Boland in the Australian side. 

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Addison Sheriff

Aidan Patrick O’Connor

Alex Lee Young

Christian Howe

Harry Hoekstra

Hayden Schiller

Lachlan Ranaldo

Lincoln Hobbs

Ollie Patterson

Oliver John Peake

Riley Kingsell

Simon Budge

Steven Hogan

Thomas Brown

Vishwa Ramkumar

Zac Curtain

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Hugh D Weibgen

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179* by Theo Doropoulos v England Under-19 on February 11, 2003 - r

Theo Doropoulos

164 by Scott Kremerskothen v Papua New Guinea Under-19 on January 15, 1998 - r

Scott Kremerskothen

156* by Cameron White v Scotland Under-19 on January 25, 2002 - r

Cameron White

8/35 by Lloyd Pope v England Under-19 on January 23, 2018 - r

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7/15 by Jason Ralston v Papua New Guinea Under-19 on January 19, 2018 - r

Jason Ralston

6/24 by Tom Straker v Pakistan Under-19 on February 8, 2024 - w

Tom Straker

164 by Scott Kremerskothen v Papua New Guinea Under-19 on January 15, 1998 - Australia Under-19 beat Papua New Guinea Under-19 by 259 Runs

8/35 by Lloyd Pope v England Under-19 on January 23, 2018 - Australia Under-19 beat England Under-19 by 31 runs

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