SK Flashback: India's history at the U19 World Cup

2018 ICC Under-19 World Cup

2018 Under 19 wc team

‘Dravid’s boys’- this is how they were referred to, the Indian U19 boys. The twelfth edition of the tournament was hosted by New Zealand for the third time. Prithvi Shaw captained India while the legendary Rahul Dravid was the coach.

India won the tournament by defeating the Aussies in the final at Mount Maunganui by eight wickets. They were consistent throughout, winning matches by ten wickets and more than 100 run margins.

They stayed unbeaten throughout the tournament. Manjot Kalra anchored India’s chase with an outstanding 101*(102). Anukul Roy of India was the joint highest wicket taker with 14 wickets. Alick Athanaze of West Indies was the highest run-getter with 418 runs.

Shubman Gill of India was the Player of the tournament. This victory was more memorable for an extraordinary person called Rahul Dravid. It was his belief and dedication that made the victory a reality. They became the first side to lift the trophy for a record fourth time.