'Bats like Virat Kohli, leads like MS Dhoni': U-19 World Cup-winning captain Yash Dhull's journey so far
Virat Kohli)" - coach Rajesh Nagar recalled Yash Dhull's words from his school tournament days. Today, Dhull has etched his name alongside his inspiration and idol Virat by guiding India to the 2022 ICC Under-19 World Cup title, India's fifth in the history of the tournament, in the Caribbean. The Yash-led side defeated England by four wickets in the final to lift the coveted trophy at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. Nagar is a proud coach and eagerly waiting to meet Yash, when he gets back home with the Cup. "I was confident that Yash will win the title for India. He is always hungry for wins. I am so so proud of him. I am a proud coach. He has led from the front and the entire team has performed. This is a wonderful team. India have been dominant in the u-19 World Cups and that domination continues. India were the strongest side in this tournament," Nagar told TimesofIndia.com in an exclusive interview.