"Uday Saharan's Composure Similar To Rinku Singh": R Ashwin Hails India's U19 Skipper

11.02.2024 - 08:03 sports.ndtv.com

Indian spin veteran Ravichandran Ashwin hailed compatriot and U19 captain Uday Saharan for his composure during the ICC U19 World Cup ahead of the title clash against Australia taking place on Sunday.

India is taking on Australia in the title clash of the U19 World Cup in Benoni. This is India's fifth successive U19 World Cup final appearance and their third against the Aussies.

Australia has never defeated India in a U19 World Cup final. If India manages to topple Australia, they will win the title for the sixth time, while Australia will win it for the fourth time.

Speaking on his Youtube channel, Ashwin said that many people have already termed Uday the 'Find of the Tournament'. But the spin veteran feels that it is his composure that is more impressive, comparing it to rising Indian star Rinku Singh, who is doing well as a finisher for the senior team. "This World Cup, many people are already calling him (Uday Saharan) the find of the World Cup; he is the first captain to be the highest run-getter of the team.

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