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U-19 WC: Hope boys have many more memories like this, says Rahul Dravid

Tauranga (New Zealand), Feb 3 (CRICKETNMORE) - An elated India U-19 head coach Rahul Dravid hopes that his World Cup winning wards will have many such lasting memories in the future, adding that the support staff had helped him make

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U-19 WC: Hope boys have many more memories like this, says Rahul Dravid Images
U-19 WC: Hope boys have many more memories like this, says Rahul Dravid Images ()
Athar  Ansari
By Athar Ansari
Feb 03, 2018 • 02:39 PM

Electing to bat first, Australia were dismissed for 216 runs in 47.2 overs. Ishan Porel, Shiva Singh and Anukul Roy picked up two wickets each for India.

Athar  Ansari
By Athar Ansari
February 03, 2018 • 02:39 PM

Opener Manjot Kalra then spearheaded the Indian run chase with an unbeaten century as the Boys in Blue romped to victory with 67 balls to spare.

Kalra remained unbeaten on 101 runs off 102 deliveries while Harvik Desai was not out on 47 at the other end.

"All credit to our support staff, they've really been supporting us for the last two years. And full credit to the guys as well. Rahul sir is a legend," India skipper Prithvi Shaw said at the presentation ceremony.

"It was the final, a very crucial hundred from Manjot. Gill was batting really well. And the two pacers, Mavi and Kamlesh, who've been excellent throughout the tournament. Thanks for all the support from India. Great memories here. We're looking forward to going back," he added.

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