Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, PM Narendra Modi and others congratulated the Indian team on their U-19 World Cup title win. India, led by Ayush Mhatre, defeated England by 100 runs to win a record-extending sixth title. Batting first, India scored 411/9 riding on a Vaibhav Suryavanshi masterful 175-run knock that came off just 80 deliveries. In response, RS Ambrish took three wickets as India bowled out England for 311 runs in 40.2 overs. Virat Kohli congratulates India after U-19 World Cup title win Virat was among the first ones to congratulate the Boys in Blue. He himself had won the title in 2008, becoming the second Indian captain to do so. Taking to X, he wrote, “Congratulations to the U-19 Indian team for lifting the World Cup once again. Our domination in the age-group cricket and beyond continues. Well done to the whole squad and the support staff.” Sachin Tendulkar says Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s knock was a ‘timeless blockbuster’ Sachin, like many others, was left amazed by Suryavanshi’s sensational knock. The explosive left-hander hit 15 fours and 15 sixes in his knock and was named both Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament. “Champions! So proud of this young group and the fearless cricket they played. Well done to the entire team, including coaches and support staff. Enjoy the moment!,” he wrote on X. Sachin added, “When you have a Sooryavanshi, a timeless blockbuster is expected! Well done, Vaibhav!” PM Narendra Modi, ICC Chairman Jay Shah applaud Ayush Mhatre’s Boys in Blue PM Narendra Modi, in his congratulatory post on X, said that this victory is set to inspire several young sportspersons. “Proud of our U-19 team for bringing home the World Cup. The team has played very well through the tournament, showcasing exceptional skill. This win will inspire several young sportspersons too. Best wishes to the players for their upcoming endeavours.” ICC Chairman Jay Shah also shared a note, thanking Zimbabwe and Namibia’s cricket associations for hosting the tournament so successfully. Shah wrote on X, “Well done to @ZimCricketv and @CricketNamibia1 for hosting a wonderful tournament that showcased the future stars of our game,” a part of his note on X, read. Former Indian women’s team captain Mithali Raj also penned a note of praise for Mhatre and his U-19 World Cup-winning team. She also praised Suryavanshi for his breathtaking knock. BCCI President Mithun Manhas, Rajeev Shukla praise Indian team Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Mithun Manhas and vice-president Rajeev Shukla also reacted to India’s U-19 World Cup win. Manhas said that the future of Indian cricket is in his safe hands. Shukla also hailed India for their unbeaten run throughout the competition. “World Champions again! Heartiest congratulations to the India U19 team on lifting the U19 World Cup. A commanding run throughout the tournament, crowned by a sensational knock from Vaibhav Suryavanshi in the final. Well done to the players and support staff on this memorable triumph,” he wrote. Post navigation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 175 highest score in U-19 World Cup final:Slammed 15 sixes and recorded the second fastest century in 55 balls India eye winning start to campaign against USA:With Ishan Kishan likely to open, will defending champions drop Samson?
