Victory thread: India U19 Champions

[Zap_Brannigan]

He was the front runner for the job. But that was it. There is no proof of any board member offering him the job and dumping him. That is my recollection.

[fineleg]

^ You are right (he was not "officially" offered). But the prevalent notion was he was snubbed.

[fineleg]

What is it about Dav Whatmore and World Cups? First with Sri Lanka in 1996, where his team went all the way, then with Bangladesh where his team dumped Pakistan out of the 1999 World Cup and then more recently India were sent packing from the latest edition of the premier tournament, one in which Bangladesh also got the best of South Africa. Now, it’s the Indian under-19 team that has become the latest to benefit. “The boys did all the hard work, my contribution was very minimal,” a typically understated Whatmore told the Hindustan Times from the middle of a raucous celebration at the Kinrara Oval. But the coach wasn’t the least bit surprised by the latest win he has presided over. “To be honest it did not come as a surprise at all when we won, because we were probably the best team in the competition. For sure we were the most consistent.” Whatmore was all praise for the manner in which his unit had approached the competition. “It’s a youth team and these teams are always a work in progress. But the advantage this bunch had is that they have been playing together for about a year now,” said Whatmore, preferring not to single out any particular player for success. “The thing that made the big difference was the strong desire these boys had to get ahead, to succeed and show what they were capable of. They are very serious about their cricket and have the talent to back it up as well. It all just came together really well.” Even when pressed to pick out a bowler or batsman that stood out, in his estimation, Whatmore refused to do so. “What I’ve seen with this team is that it’s not as though one player has been responsible for getting all the wickets or getting all the runs,” he said, pointing to the fact that Turuwar Kohli, Virat Kohli and Tanmay Srivastava have all scored more than 200 runs while Iqbal Abdullah, Ravinder Jadeja and Siddharth Kaul all had 10 wickets apiece in the tournament, and Ajitesh Argal and Pradeep Sangwan scalped eight each. “It’s not that we’re dependent just on one individual or the other. There’s been an even spread right through the tournament and that’s helped us pick things up and stay consistent. India were no doubt helped along by the Duckworth-Lewis method which changed South Africa’s target from 160 off 50 overs to 116 off 25 overs. But Whatmore refused to take any credit away from his team. “Duckworth Lewis is now part of cricket and it’s been for a while. It’s just part and parcel of the game and you have to accept that. Whether you’re batting second or fielding second it could affect you. Sometimes it goes against you, sometimes it works for you, and sometimes it doesn’t change things at all.”

Anand Vasu

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For chairman of selectors Dilip Vengsarkar, Sunday was a day to remember. He had been associated be with the development process of junior cricketers in the country and couldn't stop smiling after the Sunday's double triumph. After India beat Australia in the first tri-series final in Sydney and the U-19 team lifted the World Cup in Kuala Lumpur, Vengsarkar said, "It is a great day for Indian cricket." The U-19 boys came in for special praise, with Vengsarkar saying, "We have come close in the past. Dav Whatmore has played a crucial role this time. I would credit BCCI for appointing him as coach." Skipper Virat Kohli's leadership skills also came in for praise. On Tendulkar's innings, he said, "It was brilliant. What I liked most was that he stayed till the last run was scored." Rohit Sharma also wowed the chief selector. "He would have learnt a lot by playing alongside Sachin. It was a partnership which came in at a very crucial time. There is no youngster or senior in the team, everybody is there on merit."

[IndianRenegade]

He would have made a good Indian National Coach, but its still fine coz he is with India!

[fineleg]

He would have made a good Indian National Coach' date=' but its still fine coz he is with India![/quote'] Actually maybe its good he is working with yengsterz...he may be better suited for the less limelight, behind the scenes work with upcoming folkz

[Guest HariSampath]

Congrats Boys !!! Our U-19 boys have shown us they are no less than the senior team, by winning the WC. For Indian cricket fans, this would in some ways signal a greater joy than even India winning in Aus or against Pakistan. Winning a world cup is something great whether 50 overs, T20 or U-19, and in an era when cricket is taken over by corporates and megabucks, a world cup for the national team and that too by a bunch of aspiring young India players of the future, is wonderful. I think these boys should be paid much more than 15 lakhs, but I wonder if huge money should be paid to 17s and 18s year old boys all of a sudden, who knows what it may do to them. Perhaps big money can be allotted and held in a cricket trust for these boys till they complete 2 seasons of International cricket or something, and if they dont make it to the team within 3-4 seasons, then it can be paid over when they cross 21. Money can corrupt and distract talent from performing, but for many youngsters money may be needed too. many may be from humble/normal backgrounds and sums like 15-20 lakhs would be big for them, especially when they would have all given up other academic pursuits at 15-16 to pursue cricket and how many may actually play for India. BCCI should allot bigger prize amounts, but dispense money in a wise manner according to needs.

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Open-top bus parade planned for Under-19 stars INDIA'S cricket chiefs announced a cash award of $40,300 for each member of the under-19 World Cup-winning squad. More... U-19 world champs get cash awards From correspondents in New Delhi, India March 03, 2008 INDIA'S cricket chiefs announced a cash award of $40,300 for each member of the under-19 World Cup-winning squad. Virat Kohli's junior cricketers regained the Cup on Sunday with a 12-run victory over South Africa in the rain-hit final in Malaysia. "The team has done a great job. It has demonstrated there is a lot of potential in the squad and that the future of Indian cricket is bright," Indian cricket chief Sharad Pawar said while announcing the award. Coach Dav Whatmore and members of the team's support staff will each receive $26,800, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said. Dilip Vengsarkar, former India captain and chief selector of the senior team, lauded Whatmore for his role in the triumph. "It's a great day for Indian cricket. Whatmore has played a crucial role this time. I would credit the BCCI for appointing him as coach," he said. Former Australia cricketer Whatmore was also the coach of Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup-winning senior squad and also guided Bangladesh to the second round of the 2007 senior Cup in the Caribbean.

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Open-top bus parade planned for Under-19 stars The victorious Indian Under-19 team will arrive in Bangalore on March 4 and will ride in an open-top double-decker bus from the Bangalore airport to the Chinnaswamy Stadium. More... Pawar to felicitate victorious team at KSCA Open-top bus parade planned for Under-19 stars Cricinfo staff March 3, 2008 Another open-top bus parade, this time for the junior side © Getty Images The victorious Indian Under-19 team will arrive in Bangalore on March 4 and, in a repeat of the celebrations seen after the senior team won the Twenty20 world cup, will ride in an open-top double-decker bus from the Bangalore airport to the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Brijesh Patel, the general secretary of the Karnataka State Cricket Association, said. They will be felicitated by Sharad Pawar, the BCCI president, in a function at the ground at 6 pm and the board will also host a dinner at the Grand Ashok hotel. The function is being organised by the KSCA along with Vijay Mallya's IPL franchise, Bangalore Royal Challengers. The Indian board has already announced a cash reward of Rs 15 lakh (US$37,500 approx) for each of the players. India beat South Africa by 12 runs in the U-19 World Cup final in Kuala Lumpur. The team were unbeaten through the competition and beat South Africa twice in the event. It means India's U-19 side have lost just one game in the last two World Cups - the final loss to Pakistan in the last edition in 2006. In September last year a grand ceremony at a packed Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai saw Mahendra Singh Dhoni and the Indian team honoured for for winning the inaugural ICC World Twenty20. While the players received cheques of Rs 80 lakh ($200,000) each, the coaches and support staff were given Rs 15 lakh ($38,000) each. IPL beckons In the coming days, the U-19 stars will sign up for the various IPL teams. The board was considering stipulating a condition that each of the franchises in the Indian Premier League will get the first option for picking Under-19 players from their own catchment areas. But some of the franchises, who don't have too many U-19 players in their catchement areas, are not too comfortable with that and decision will be taken in a week's time. As things stand, Virat Kohli, Tanmay Srivastava and Pradeep Sangwan are expected to join the Delhi franchise, Abhinav Mukund and Napoleon Einstien are tipped to play for Chennai, Ravindra Jadeja is likely to turn up for Jaipur, Manish Pandey and Sourabh Tiwary for Bangalore, Iqbal Abdulla for Mumbai, Taruwar Kohli and Siddarth Kaul are expected to join Mohali and Shreevats Goswami will most likely turn out for Kolkata.

[Chandan]

Open top bus parade for U-19 victory? What is happening? Are we getting too carried away?

[Gambit]

Well done to the team! Their celebrations were mental.

[flamy]

haha I like this virat kohli dude. thats the kind of passion i want to see :)

[Sachinism]

As things stand, Virat Kohli, Tanmay Srivastava and Pradeep Sangwan are expected to join the Delhi franchise Dehli would be over the moon with that decision lol

[IndianRenegade]

Open-top bus parade planned for Under-19 stars Open-top bus parade planned for Under-19 stars The victorious Indian Under-19 team will arrive in Bangalore on March 4 and, in a repeat of the celebrations seen after the senior team won the Twenty20 world cup, will ride in an open-top double-decker bus from the Bangalore airport to the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Brijesh Patel, the general secretary of the Karnataka State Cricket Association, said. They will be felicitated by Sharad Pawar, the BCCI president, in a function at the ground at 6 pm and the board will also host a dinner at the Grand Ashok hotel. The function is being organised by the KSCA along with Vijay Mallya's IPL franchise, Bangalore Royal Challengers. The Indian board has already announced a cash reward of Rs 15 lakh (US$37,500 approx) for each of the players. India beat South Africa by 12 runs in the U-19 World Cup final in Kuala Lumpur. The team were unbeaten through the competition and beat South Africa twice in the event. It means India's U-19 side have lost just one game in the last two World Cups - the final loss to Pakistan in the last edition in 2006. In September last year a grand ceremony at a packed Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai saw Mahendra Singh Dhoni and the Indian team honoured for for winning the inaugural ICC World Twenty20. While the players received cheques of Rs 80 lakh ($200,000) each, the coaches and support staff were given Rs 15 lakh ($38,000) each. IPL beckons In the coming days, the U-19 stars will sign up for the various IPL teams. The board was considering stipulating a condition that each of the franchises in the Indian Premier League will get the first option for picking Under-19 players from their own catchment areas. But some of the franchises, who don't have too many U-19 players in their catchement areas, are not too comfortable with that and decision will be taken in a week's time. As things stand, Virat Kohli, Tanmay Srivastava and Pradeep Sangwan are expected to join the Delhi franchise, Abhinav Mukund and Napoleon Einstien are tipped to play for Chennai, Ravindra Jadeja is likely to turn up for Jaipur, Manish Pandey and Sourabh Tiwary for Bangalore, Iqbal Abdulla for Mumbai, Taruwar Kohli and Siddarth Kaul are expected to join Mohali and Shreevats Goswami will most likely turn out for Kolkata. © Cricinfo

[Cricketics]

Cool Stuff.. They Deserve It..

[Ram]

This is a very unhealthy trend...Cricket is being hyped up too much, way too much.

[Cricketics]

This is a very unhealthy trend...Cricket is being hyped up too much' date=' way too much.[/quote'] mate when a team like pakistan with no shame can go and take victory lap around the ground after defeating zimbabwe in their home town.. then i am sure one won't find this open top bus thing a bad idea

[Ram]

mate when a team like pakistan with no shame can go and take victory lap around the ground after defeating zimbabwe in their home town.. then i am sure one won't find this open top bus thing a bad idea

Why do you always compare with Pakistan ? Besides, running a victory lap in the ground after winning an international series is *OK*, but an open-top bus parade for an U-19 victory ? Anyways, I actually already know why they do these things. Its got absolutely nothing to do with cricket. This is just a media hungry state association president or some local politician, desperate for some publicity, being unabashedly opportunistic and just joining the bandwagon of world cup victory. The worst part is, most of these politicians give a fck about cricket otherwise, but lose no chance to use it to increase their profile. So Frustrating...

[yoda]

This is a very unhealthy trend...Cricket is being hyped up too much' date=' way too much.[/quote'] Parades are very common for victorious teams world over. It would be quite unhealthy to not celebrate.

[Lurker]

Why the hell not? After all the same 19 year olds are making thousands of dollars thru IPL. Whats a few more hundred here and there?