U19 World Cup-winning Captain Yash Dhull To NDTV: "Everyone's Dream Is To Play For Team India"

The Indian U-19 team led by Yash Dhull won the 2022 ICC U19 World Cup in Antigua on Sunday, after beating England by 4 wickets. It was a record-extending 5th title for India as the team went unbeaten through the tournament to script history. All-rounder Raj Bara was adjudged player of the match in the final for picking up a five-wicket haul and playing a crucial knock in the middle order in a tense chase. Dhull, who scored a century in the semi-final against the formidable Australian side, led the team with aplomb and even overcame a bout with Covid-19 during the tournament. Vice-captain Shaik Rasheed scored half-centuries in the semi-final and final to stamp his class too.

Dhull spoke exclusively with NDTV and said that despite all the noise around the IPL auctions, the main aim of all young cricketers is to eventually play for the senior national team.

Here are the excerpts from the interview:

Question-Yash, first of all, a very big victory. How is the team celebrating?

Yash Dhul, Under-19 Captain, India-Sir, we first celebrated on the field. Then there was a team meeting and there was celebration thereafter. This victory is in the past and now we have to stay grounded. We know that the journey ahead has to be decided from here, so we need to keep our feet firmly on the ground.

Question-In the final, Raj Bawa and Ravi Kumar made the team's job easy.?

Yash Dhul -Absolutely. Raj Bawa has a great bouncer and Ravi's swing was difficult for the opposition teams to handle. Both of them are very good bowlers. Our entire team is fantastic.

Question-What is the biggest secret of this team's victory, what is the biggest strength of the team?

Yash Dhul -Team bonding. Everyone in the team understands each other very well and want