Teen Sensation Udhav Mohan Propels India to 6th U-19 World Cup Glory
Indian U-19 pacer Udhav Mohan rejoiced in India’s triumph at the 2026 ICC U-19 World Cup, praising captain Ayush Mhatre's leadership. Coach Rajkumar Sharma applauded Udhav’s performance, highlighting a critical match against Bangladesh where India staged a remarkable comeback to secure victory under challenging conditions.
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Udhav Mohan, a pacer for the Indian Under-19 cricket team, expressed immense joy following the team's victory in the 2026 ICC U-19 World Cup held in Harare, Zimbabwe. Udhav credited captain Ayush Mhatre for playing a pivotal role in securing India's sixth U-19 World Cup title, a record-extending achievement for the nation.
“It's a special feeling to win the World Cup. Ayush’s leadership was key; he motivated and encouraged us, especially during challenging matches like the one against Bangladesh,” Udhav shared with ANI. In the group stage against Bangladesh, India made a stunning comeback, defending a revised DLS target by bowling Bangladesh out for 146 runs and winning by 18 runs.
Coach Rajkumar Sharma expressed pride in Udhav’s success, drawing comparisons to Virat Kohli’s 2008 Under-19 triumph. “It’s a proud moment. Witnessing another student lift the World Cup is truly delightful,” he remarked. Udhav, in his lone World Cup match against Zimbabwe, took impressive figures of 3/20, making a significant contribution to India’s campaign.
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