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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

Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif tweeted a motivational message for the Indian team, saying that results don’t matter much following India's loss in the U-19 final against Australia.

Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif (Left) and Indian U-19 players in the huddle. (Getty Images)

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Mohammad Kaif’s bold remark after India lose U-19 World Cup final to Australia, says ‘results don’t…’

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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'Our plan was to...': Aussie captain Hugh Weibgen discloses masterplan which scripted India's defeat in U-19 World Cup final

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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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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India Under-19

C Andre Siddarth

Anmoljeet Singh

Anurag Kawade

Ayush Mhatre

Chetan Sharma

Deepesh Devendran

Hardik Raj

Harvansh Singh Pangalia

Karthikeya KP

Kiran Sunil Chormale

Mohammad Amaan

Mohammed Enaan

Naman Pushpak

Nikhil Kumar

Pranav Pant

Pranav Ragavendra Rajendran Deepa

Sahil Parakh

Samarth Nagaraj

Vaibhav Suryavanshi

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177* by Ambati Rayudu v England Under-19 on August 30, 2002 - w

Ambati Rayudu

162* by Raj Bawa v Uganda Under-19 on January 22, 2022 - r

Raj Bawa

160 by Shubman Gill v England Under-19 on February 6, 2017 - r

Shubman Gill

9/16 by Irfan Pathan v Bangladesh Under-19 on November 4, 2003 - r

Irfan Pathan

6/9 by Abu Nechim v Bangladesh Under-19 on July 28, 2007 - r

Abu Nechim

6/23 by Kamal Passi v Zimbabwe Under-19 on August 14, 2012 - r

Kamal Passi

162* by Raj Bawa v Uganda Under-19 on January 22, 2022 - India Under-19 beat Uganda Under-19 by 326 runs

6/23 by Kamal Passi v Zimbabwe Under-19 on August 14, 2012 - India Under-19 beat Zimbabwe Under-19 by 63 runs

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