News for 'U19'

U19 WC: Virus-hit India pray for availability of players

U19 WC: Virus-hit India pray for availability of players

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Siddarth Yadav is the only player who has a confirmed positive RT-PCR report while Dhull, Rasheed, and Aaradhya Yadav tested positive in Rapid Antigen Tests.

Mumbai's Mhatre shatters Yashasvi Jaiswal's record

Mumbai's Mhatre shatters Yashasvi Jaiswal's record

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

At 17 years and 168 days, Mhatre broke the previous record set by India batter Jaiswal, who was 17 years and 291 days when he achieved the feat while playing for Mumbai against against Jharkhand in 2019.

13-YO Suryavanshi powers India into Asia Cup semis

13-YO Suryavanshi powers India into Asia Cup semis

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Vaibhav Suryavanshi lived up to the hype around his rare talent as India outclassed United Arab Emirates (UAE) by 10 wickets

BCCI drop U-19 captain for age goof-up

BCCI drop U-19 captain for "age goof-up"

Rediff.com21 Sep 2011

The BCCI on Wednesday was left red-faced after Maharashtra batsman Ankit Bawne, who was named captain of the India U-19 squad for a quadrangular tournament, had to be dropped following revelations that he provided inaccurate information about his age.

Cleared by BCCI, DDCA asks India U-19 star to undergo age test

Cleared by BCCI, DDCA asks India U-19 star to undergo age test

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

In a three-page letter, Justice Sen has admitted that even BCCI has cleared Kalra's recorded date of birth of January 15, 1999. The cricketer has also provided his CBSE class X certificate, copy of passport, pan card which corroborates the same.

India-NZ Test: MCA's generous offer for fans

India-NZ Test: MCA's generous offer for fans

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

The ticket prices will remain same as the previous rates for the upcoming third Test of the India versus New Zealand series to be played here from November 1-5, the Mumbai Cricket Association has said.

U-19 World Cup: Pak finish third without bowling a ball

U-19 World Cup: Pak finish third without bowling a ball

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Two-time champions Pakistan claimed third position at the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup 2018 after their third-fourth position play-off match against Afghanistan was washed-out on Thursday without a ball being bowled, in Queenstown.

'Dravid, not IPL, is the real prize'

'Dravid, not IPL, is the real prize'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi is not as excited at the prospect of becoming the youngest ever to play in the IPL as he is at being coached by the legendary Rahul Dravid at Rajasthan Royals.

India U-19 triumph in England

India U-19 triumph in England

Rediff.com19 Jul 2006

India under-19 beat their English counterparts by 41 runs in the opening ODI at Derbyshire.

U-19 bowling coach will treat Arjun Tendulkar like any other player

U-19 bowling coach will treat Arjun Tendulkar like any other player

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

For me, Arjun will be like any other player, says U-19 bowling coach Sanath

'If I have to bowl 100 overs each week, it doesn't bother me'

'If I have to bowl 100 overs each week, it doesn't bother me'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

With 539 scalps in 134 matches at an average of 30.39 and best figures of 5/39, Lyon is the seventh-highest wicket-taker in Tests and has 24 five-wicket hauls and five ten-wicket hauls.

'U-19 WC showed huge gap between India and Pak players'

'U-19 WC showed huge gap between India and Pak players'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

Javed Miandad has said that the recent ICC U-19 World Cup match between India and Pakistan had highlighted the huge gulf in talent between cricketers of both the countries.

Indisciplined Prithvi Shaw's career is a promise unkept

Indisciplined Prithvi Shaw's career is a promise unkept

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

'With him in particular, I've had a lot of chats with him, a lot of conversations to try and make him a better cricketer.'

India colts down England in U-19 tri-series

India colts down England in U-19 tri-series

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Top-order batsmen made it count as India Under-19 stretched their unbeaten run to three matches after outplaying England colts by 20 runs in the tri-series youth ODI tournament at Colombo. Electing to bat at the R Premadasa Stadium, India U-19 rode on a 113-run opening stand between Himanshu Rana (50) and skipper Rishabh Pant (71) to post a challenging 261 all out in 50 overs.

U-19 World Cup: Showcasing cricket's brightest young stars

U-19 World Cup: Showcasing cricket's brightest young stars

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

From Brian Lara to Virat Kohli, Ben Stokes to Steve Smith, the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup has never fallen short of showcasing cricket's brightest young stars. More than 30 years have passed since the world's top talents first announced themselves on the big stage, with the 1988 Youth Cricket World Cup a ground-breaking step in bringing ability to the fore.

U-19 WC: Full-strength India, Australia face off in blockbuster semis

U-19 WC: Full-strength India, Australia face off in blockbuster semis

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

With all their top players recovering from COVID-19, a confident India will take on Australia in a blockbuster semi-final of the Under-19 World Cup in Coolidge, Antigua, on Wednesday.

Dravid, Smith & Atherton excited about U-19 World Cup

Dravid, Smith & Atherton excited about U-19 World Cup

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Cricket greats Rahul Dravid, Michael Atherton and Graeme Smith are looking forward to the ICC U-19 World Cup, saying the tournament gives the young players the chance to test themselves against the best in their age group. The 11th edition of the tournament will be played across four cities in Bangladesh from January 27 to February 14 and features nine Test-playing nations and seven Associate and Affiliate Members - Afghanistan, Canada, Fiji, Namibia, Nepal, Ireland and Scotland. Dravid, a veteran of 164 Tests and 344 one-day internationals with more than 10,000 runs in both forms, lauded the tournament even though he himself never participated in one. He was 15 when the inaugural event was held in 1988 and had already become a Test cricketer when it was next played in 1998. "It is a great opportunity for young players to be able to get exposure to the demands of international cricket," said Dravid, who will coach the India Colts side at the tournament.

U-19 World Cup: India favourites to win final against West Indies

U-19 World Cup: India favourites to win final against West Indies

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

India's amazing track record and an unbeaten run in the tournament makes coach Rahul Dravid's boys overwhelming favourites to defeat the West Indies in the final of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup in Mirpur on Sunday. India is on a 15-match winning streak since losing to England in the quarter-final of the previous edition in the United Arab Emirates two years ago. It has won 20 of its 21 one-day matches since January 2014. In the current tournament, India breezed through Group D with an all-win record against New Zealand, Nepal and Ireland, before crushing Namibia by 197 runs in the quarter-final and Sri Lanka by 97 runs in the semi-final. However, past achievements alone don't guarantee success in sport and the West Indies has done enough in the tournament so far to suggest it can go on to win its maiden title in the competition.

Meet Bengal's 15-YO Ranji star who surpassed Ganguly

Meet Bengal's 15-YO Ranji star who surpassed Ganguly

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Ankit Chatterjee, a 15-year-old left-handed batsman, made his Ranji Trophy debut for Bengal, becoming the youngest cricketer from the state to do so.

U-19 WC: West Indies beat England via DL method

U-19 WC: West Indies beat England via DL method

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Nyeem Young was named man-of-the-match for his all-round show to help the West Indies register their second win in as many matches.

'What a win from being 32 for 4'

'What a win from being 32 for 4'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Sourav Ganguly, Gautam Gambhir, and Irfan Pathan took to social media to shower their congratulatory messages

Chaos in Kathmandu: Nepal's unfair play stun India

Chaos in Kathmandu: Nepal's unfair play stun India

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

AIFF to write to SAFF regarding Nepal holding up SAFF women's semifinal match

'Pakistan's passion will help them beat India in U-19 World Cup'

'Pakistan's passion will help them beat India in U-19 World Cup'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Former Pakistan batsman and current Under-19 head coach Ejaz Ahmed feels that his side can beat defending champions and arch-rivals India in the forthcoming ICC Under-19 World Cup, beginning in South Africa on January 17. Ejaz, who has played 60 Test and 250 ODIs, was head coach of the Pakistan Emerging side which beat India before eventually winning the title in Bangladesh last year.

Royals' Pretorius shines on SA20 debut

Royals' Pretorius shines on SA20 debut

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Durban's Super Giants pip Pretoria Capitals

U-19 Asia Cup: India, Pak share honours

U-19 Asia Cup: India, Pak share honours

Rediff.com1 Jul 2012

Indian colts lost wickets in a heap towards the end of the innings as the U-19 Asia Cup final against Pakistan ended in a thrilling tie as both countries shared honours at the Kinrara Academy Oval, in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.

Bhutia urges ISL, I-League to 'invest in grassroots'

Bhutia urges ISL, I-League to 'invest in grassroots'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

'Today, U20 players are losing to Bangladesh, not qualifying for the Asia Cup. We can't expect miracles from the senior team. We need to really work at the ground level. The important thing for the AIFF is to bring as many kids as possible to play.'

India thrash Turkmenistan 3-0, end AFC U-19 campaign on high

India thrash Turkmenistan 3-0, end AFC U-19 campaign on high

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Skipper Amarjit Singh opened the scoring in the 74th minute, Abhishek Halder doubled the lead in the 80th and Edmund completed the tally with a strike in the 92nd as India dominated the proceedings for the better part of the game.

5 Indians, including Shaw, Kalra, Gill, in ICC U-19 WC Team

5 Indians, including Shaw, Kalra, Gill, in ICC U-19 WC Team

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

The Indians expectedly dominated the Under-19 World Cup team announced by the ICC on Sunday, with five players from the triumphant side making it to the world eleven.

U-19 WC: India firm favourites against Papua New Guinea

U-19 WC: India firm favourites against Papua New Guinea

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

The odds will be stacked heavily in favour of India when the title contenders, with an eye on securing a knockout berth, meet minnows Papua New Guinea in the ICC U-19 World Cup, in Mount Maunganui, on Tuesday.

Can Shaw Do This To Resurrect Career?

Can Shaw Do This To Resurrect Career?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

'If I were Prithvi, I would quickly evaluate and conclude that fitness is a major missing piece in his game. Without it, his future in cricket is uncertain.'

BCCI announces Rs 5 crore for victorious women's U-19 squad

BCCI announces Rs 5 crore for victorious women's U-19 squad

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced a whopping cash reward of Rs 5 crore for India's women's Under-19 T20 World Cup-winning squad, which defeated England by seven wickets in the final at JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom, South Africa, on Sunday.

U-19 WC: Fancied India face Pakistan challenge in semis

U-19 WC: Fancied India face Pakistan challenge in semis

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Four-time champions India will back themselves to reach their third successive final at the U-19 World Cup when they face arch-rivals Pakistan in the semi-finals, in Potchefstroom, on Tuesday. Both teams go into the last four clash unbeaten. While India beat Australia in the quarter-finals, Pakistan outplayed Afghanistan.

Birthday girl Shafali targets U-19 T20 World Cup title

Birthday girl Shafali targets U-19 T20 World Cup title

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

Batting sensation Shafali Verma will chase history when she leads India against England in the first-ever ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup final on Sunday.

U-19 WC: Aus score last-ball win over England

U-19 WC: Aus score last-ball win over England

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

All-rounder Connor Sully played a pivotal role in Australia's thrilling two-wicket win over England in a pulsating Group B match of the ICC U-19 World Cup, in Kimberly, on Thursday. He took two wickets and later smashed a crucial 35 as Australia first restricted England to 252 for 7 and then overhauled the target with the last ball of the match at the Diamond Oval.

Bangladesh knock India out of U-19 Asia Cup

Bangladesh knock India out of U-19 Asia Cup

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

Defending champions India were today knocked out of the U-19 Asia Cup after suffering a shocking eight-wicket defeat at the hands of Bangladesh in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday.

Women's U-19 T20 WC: Australia hand India a thrashing

Women's U-19 T20 WC: Australia hand India a thrashing

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

Australia put themselves squarely in the hunt for an ICC Under-19 women's T20 World Cup semi-final spot, after they outclassed India by seven wickets in their Super Six clash.

Story of U19s: Present perfect but future uncertain

Story of U19s: Present perfect but future uncertain

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

There is no shortcut to playing first-class cricket.

U-19 PHOTOS: Team India celebrate Pakistan win with fans

U-19 PHOTOS: Team India celebrate Pakistan win with fans

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Following their crushing 203-run victory against Pakistan in the semi-final of the Under-19 World Cup on Tuesday, the victorious Indian team celebrated the win with their fans at the Hagley Oval, in Christchurch.

BCCI to host Asian U-19 series

BCCI to host Asian U-19 series

Rediff.com27 May 2005

Gautam Dasgupta said that the tournament would help teams prepare for next year's U-19 World Cup

Yashasvi Jaiswal: From pani puri vendor to U-19 WC squad member

Yashasvi Jaiswal: From pani puri vendor to U-19 WC squad member

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Playing for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare competition in October, 17-year-old Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 203 off 154 balls, which included 12 sixes and 17 fours against a Jharkhand attack that included out-of-favour India pacer Varun Aaron and Shahbaz Nadeem.