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It was an eventful Sunday for the Indian cricket fans as the senior Men’s cricket team levelled the ODI series against New Zealand with a 6-wicket victory in Lucknow, while the Indian Women’s U-19 cricket team created history by winning the inaugural Women’s U-19 T20 World Cup.
Shafali Verma and Co absolutely decimated England in the final, beating their opponents by 7 wickets to claim a historic first ICC trophy by an Indian women’s cricket team.
After the senior Women’s cricket team came close to winning an ICC trophy on multiple occasions, Shafali Verma and her Indian contingent etched Read More
India’s golden boy Neeraj Chopra bowed down to India U-19 Women’s cricket team after they defeated England in the final of U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup. Earlier, Neeraj had given pep talk to Indian players before the final.
Neeraj Chopra bow down when he joined the celebration with India U-19 team – Man with a big heart. pic.twitter.com/PyUBIh6ZVl
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 30, 2023
Indeed, man with a golden heart!
Team India star Surykumar Yadav was not at all happy after his mix-up with Washington Sundar, but later apologized for it saying that he realized it was not a run
WATCH: IND vs NZ: Suryakumar Yadav Furious After Mix-Up With Washington Sundar During 2nd T20I
Team India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey revealed that Umran Malik was dropped in favour of Yuvi Chahal because of the conditions in Lucknow, which they felt would have favoured a spinner.
England skipper Jos Buttler and South African batsman Rassie van der Dussen were at loggerheads as they clashed during the 2nd ODI between South Africa and England.
Suryakumar Yadav said, “I followed the advice of Yuzvendra Chahal which he gave me in the last series. I want to learn more from him, he’s my batting coach (laughs)”.
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Laughter, insights & banter unfold as @yuzi_chahal hosts @imkuldeep18 & @surya_14kumar on Chahal TV 📺 in Lucknow 👌 👌 – By @ameyatilak
Full interview 🎥 🔽 #TeamIndia | #INDvNZ https://t.co/5THSbQ4Epi pic.twitter.com/Ic9C32lafm
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 30, 2023
That is some banter between Chahal and SKY!
CM Manohar Lal Khattar visited the residence of the U-19 T20 World Cup Champion Team’s captain Shafali Verma in Rohtak today. He shared pictures of his visit as the CM congratulated Shafali’s family after she successfully led India U-19 to the World Cup title.
#U19T20WorldCup विजेता भारतीय टीम की कप्तान @TheShafaliVerma के रोहतक स्थित घर पर पहुंचा व उनके दादा जी को मिठाई खिलाकर बिटिया की उपलब्धि पर बधाई दी।
साथ ही परिवार के अन्य सदस्यों को भी शुभकामनाएँ दीं।
बेटी शेफाली और पूरी क्रिकेट टीम पर समस्त देशवसियों को गर्व है।@BCCIWomen pic.twitter.com/hYVruXFtxx
— Manohar Lal (@mlkhattar) January 30, 2023
Meanwhile BCCI secretary Jay Shah announced a reward of Rs 5 crore for the India U-19 Women’s team after their World Cup triumph.
India U-19 Women’s side celebrated their U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup triumph in style as they recreated the viral ‘Kala Chashma’ trend. The video is going crazy viral on social media.
Shafali Verma became the 6th Indian captain to lift the U-19 World Cup, the first woman to do so. Check the full list of Indian players who have lifted the coveted U-19 World Cup trophy.
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Indian men’s cricket team congratulated the Women’s U-19 side after their triumph as the likes of Prithvi Shaw, Hardik Pandya, Surykumar Yadav reacted to India’s win at the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup. BCCI shared the video on Twitter.
A special message from Lucknow for India’s ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup-winning team 🙌 🙌#TeamIndia | #U19T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/g804UTh3WB
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 29, 2023
Historic triumph from Shafali Verma’s side!
Indian men’s cricket team congratulated the Women’s U-19 side after their triumph as the likes of Prithvi Shaw, Hardik Pandya, Surykumar Yadav reacted to India’s win at the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup. BCCI shared the video on Twitter.
A special message from Lucknow for India’s ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup-winning team 🙌 🙌#TeamIndia | #U19T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/g804UTh3WB
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 29, 2023
Historic triumph from Shafali Verma’s side!
Washington Sundar had a rather hilarious reply after Team India were made to work hard for the series-levelling win over New Zealand in Lucknow.
“All of us have been on our toes and I’m sure everyone in the stadium and people watching on TV as well, and you guys (commentators) as well would have been on toes, hoping that India would get through the line quite easily. It’s very very exciting (the conditions),” said the Indian all-rounder.
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Team India skipper Hardik Pandya made his thoughts clear after the close win against New Zealand.
“I am all up for that, but these two wickets are not made for T20,” said Pandya after India’s win.
Former Indian stalwarts such as Jhulan Goswami and Mithali Raj were elated with India’s victory in the Women’s U-19 T20 World Cup, while BCCI secretary Jay Shah announced a reward of Rs 5 crore for the Indian team and their support staff after their historic triumph in South Africa.
It comes as a major boost for the senior Women’s side as well, given the likes of Shafali and Richa Ghosh will join up with them as they look to claim the T20 Women’s World Cup which will be hosted in South Africa.
Before that, however, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led unit will take on West Indies Women in the penultimate match of the Women’s tri-series. The match will be played at Buffalo Park on January 30, Monday.
Meanwhile, the Hardik Pandya-led senior Men’s team registered a hard-fought victory over the Kiwis to level the ongoing T20I series at 1-1, but they were made to sweat for it.
After the match, Pandya made his thoughts clear that the pitch in Lucknow and Ranchi were not meant for T20 matches, and it remains to be seen what will be in store for both sides as they lock horns in the series decider at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, February 1.
Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten 26-run knock was enough for him to win the Player of the Match award, as he helped India chase down the required 100-run target but what would worry the players and fans was that they did so by losing 4 wickets and with just a solitary ball to spare.
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