By Darshana Jamindar
Indian team won the 2022 ICC Under 19 World Cup by beating England by 4 wickets in the final in Antigua on Sunday. This is a record-extending fifth triumph for India in the U19 World Cup. England’s attempt to win their second title, since winning the tournament way back in 1998 ended in disappointment as the unbeaten Indian juggernaut steamrolled their opposition. India were tremendous with the ball, restricting England to 61/6, before rearguard from James Rew (95) pushed the team to 189 all out. From India unbeaten knock of 50 from Nishant Sindhu and another half-century from vice-captain Shaik Rasheed (50) that took the team home. Raj Angad Bawa was adjudged player of the match for his devastating spell of 5/31 and mature knock of 35 that set up the victory.
BCCI President Jay Shah congratulated entire team and appreciated victorious effeorts through a tweeter post.
BCCI Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly and other office bearers of the Indian cricket board posted congratulatory tweets after Dhull and his team’s win.
