Unmukt Chand - The high-potential Colts skipper

[PaceAttack]

thats exactly wat I mean.WC is a matter of extreme joy.but he behaved like its no big deal for him. or maybe I'm seeing too much in it

Lol, Yeah, He is trying to copy MSD.

[Magneto]

lol come on man.. he is jsut calm guy in interview he siad he is still in zone and cant beilive it .. some people just dont show happiness in same way :dontknow: like over here our ultimate game for example will go all out after win create 100 threads but u never celebrate like that why ? :dontknow:

:cantstop:

[Old guy]

Let me warn you that you guys are skating on a very thin ice here :winky:

join us at hood :icflove:

[PaceAttack]

http://www.indiancricketfans.com/showthread.php?t=282908 I predicted this star when he played his first IPL match...:winky:

[rkt.india]

thats exactly wat I mean.WC is a matter of extreme joy.but he behaved like its no big deal for him. or maybe I'm seeing too much in it

"Vo bada janvar hai, u-19 ke chhote se cup se khush hone walo me se nahi." - there is a dialogue like this in Rockstar. I am amazed the way he has progressed. Never saw such a matured u19 cricketer since I am watching India U19s from 2004. I just hope he keeps this mature improvement continue in coming FC season and score a lot of runs.

[Cricket Tragic]

Speaking of writing a book, Pussy is coming out with his soon.

[Crookbond]

Has any U19 cricketer thread before Unmukt Chand ran upto 5-pages? Is this the highest number of posts? Some statistics to be calculated :gamer1:

[Cricket Tragic]

Has any U19 cricketer thread before Unmukt Chand ran upto 5-pages? Is this the highest number of posts? Some statistics to be calculated :gamer1:

Atleast Chand plays cricket. Look up the number of threads on Atul Sharma.

[Old guy]

Atleast Chand plays cricket. Look up the number of threads on Atul Sharma.

:hysterical::hysterical::hysterical:

[rkt.india]

Bigger challenges ahead - Chand

Unmukt Chand, captain of the Under-19 World Cup winning India team, said that he is not thinking too far ahead and is fully focused on performing positively during India A's tour to New Zealand in September, for which he had been selected before the World Cup. "I take one tournament at a time. I want to play for India but don't want to think about it now. I want to do well for India A," Chand told PTI. Chand, who led India's win in the final with a century, thereby becoming India's highest run-getter in the tournament, was speaking during a function organised by the BCCI to felicitate the Under-19 squad. He said that the team had prepared itself mentally to overcome the challenges in the tournament. India lost the first match against West Indies, but won all their matches thereafter, including a narrow one-wicket win over Pakistan in the quarter-final. However, the batsmen failed to dominate and the team was repeatedly bailed out by the bowlers. "All the batsmen go out to score runs but most of the time it does not happen," Chand said. "We lost the first match against West Indies, but even from that we took the positives like our bowling and fielding. That we carried in further matches. "The best part was, we didn't know what was happening in India, [which] really kept us on target. The belief was very strong among the guys and we always felt we will go and lift the trophy. [it] only took us further and win the tournament." He said his team's half-hour session with Sachin Tendulkar ahead of the event helped. "We had a half an hour session with him before leaving. The session was quite helpful. He told what we would face there and how we need to tackle it. He helped us a lot and told us the do's and don'ts." Though happy to be able to overcome a tough test as a team, he said he was aware that they would have to be more mature to deal with future challenges. "Under-19 is a good platform and the boys have showcased their talent and proved that they are good enough. Our boys are extremely talented and can match anybody but they need to be more matured as a player. It would be a bigger challenge to climb up the ladder now."

http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-under19-world-cup-2012/content/story/579779.html

[rkt.india]

Unmukt Chand: There is no substitute for hardwork

In a freewheeling interview, captain of the victorious U19 Indian team at the World Cup Down Under, Unmukt Chand speaks about, among other things, his work ethic, his inspirations and what is in store for him in the future. What motivates you to work that little extra which makes you stand apart among your contemporaries? There is no substitute for hardwork. I always try and strive for that little extra and push myself to achieve my goals. I am a keen student of the game and the need to constantly improve myself, adapt and learn from my past mistakes keeps me going. Who has been a source of inspiration to you growing up? Any cricketer, other sportsperson, coach or family member? As such, I do not have any one role model but I have been inspired by a lot of people in my life-my parents, my uncle and my coach to begin with. Amongst cricketers, Sachin Tendulkar has always been a source of inspiration- the way he has conducted himself over the past 2 decades. Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir have always encouraged and motivated me to do well. What was going through your mind when India were in a precarious position at 97 for 4 in the final against Australia? How did you calm yourself and plan the chase? Good question! I was the captain and had to stay there till the very end. The onus was on me and I did not want to let my team down-that spurred me up! I knew that it was a matter of just one good partnership. At the same time, it was important for us to be positive and not let the run-rate go out of hand. Under 19 cricket has given us many stars like Yuvraj, Kaif and Kohli. But there have been many who haven't been able to take that plunge from the under 19 level to the senior level despite possessing immense talent. What do you think is the reason? And how big is the jump from the junior to the senior level? They might have been unlucky. There is a lot of talent in the country which forms the basis of a healthy competition at the junior level. It is indeed a big leap from the Under-19 level to the international side though the jump is more mental than physical. We have been told that you give a lot of importance to physical fitness. How do you mentally prepare yourself especially before a tournament like the world cup where there is enormous pressure and scrutiny on your performance? Half the battle is won in the mind so mental toughness is as important as physical fitness. Cricket is like a game of chess- u have to plan, strategize, execute, hold back, attack and often re-strategize. Do you think the quadrangular tournament win in Australia in April gave you and the boys the confidence going into the World Cup? Yes, it certainly did! We got used to the conditions- the weather, the pitches and the whole competitive atmosphere in which the Australians play their cricket. Ian Chappell and a number of other eminent cricket experts feel that it is an opportune time for you and others like Harmeet Singh to break into the senior team. Do you think that youngsters in India should be blooded into the team at an early age like a Wasim Akram was picked by Imran Khan or like Ponting and Boon were picked by Rodney Marsh or should they be made to go through the rigour of proving themselves in domestic and A tours for a few seasons? I really can't describe an opportune time as such but I really feel blessed that former greats of the game have appreciated my contributions. It inspires me to do even better. How are you handling the sudden showering of accolades now that everyone wants a glimpse of Unmukt Chand? Isn't it a bit overwhelming? I try and concentrate on the job at hand and try not to look too far ahead. I try and stay grounded and focus on playing cricket. I am humbled by all the kind words and encouragement. Your next embark for the 'A' tour to New Zealand. Have you planned to do anything differently on that tour as compared to the way you approached the World Cup? The 'A' tour is different in the sense that I get to rub shoulders with some fantastic players who have contributed immensely to Indian cricket. It would be a completely different experience and I hope to learn a lot just being a part of the team. I would like to carry the same form into the 'A' tour. Your ability to clear the ropes has been particularly highlighted. Is there is a specific technique and skill that you have harnessed? I just believe in timing the ball well and the rest comes from practice. There is a feeling that youngsters are now judged and selected by their IPL performances rather than their showing in the Ranji Trophy. Your views? I want to do well in whatever format of the game and at whatever level I play. You have this rather interesting habit of keeping a pocket dictionary and a diary to note down the meanings of fancy and long English words. Where does this habit originate from? My uncle encouraged me to keep a dictionary and a diary and since then it has become a habit. What does being a Stephanian mean to you? You know you are a part of a rich legacy. First of all, thank you for the article. I thoroughly enjoyed it. ( referring to the piece I had written on Unmukt and his college ) Yes, it is a proud feeling to be a part of such an institution which is world-renowned and has its roots immersed with history. I hope I can in my own little way carry forward this legacy. I believe our attitude should be channeled to make a difference.

http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/52365/unmukt-chand:-there-is-no-substitute-for-hardwork/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=news&utm_campaign=gadget

[Crookbond]

Unmukt Chand ready to play international cricket - Greg Chapell http://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/article3886281.ece

The best Test players through history have debuted in their early twenties, or even earlier in the case of Tendulkar. Most of them have had a taste of the big time and have then been dropped during which time they reflect on what they need to do. The very best have then come back as better players and gone on to make their mark. Experience tells me that the longer one stays at the lower level the less likely it is that one will make the transition. Very few players have been exceptional if they debut at the international level in their mid to late twenties.

There seems to be some merit in this argument for a discussion. Call what you may but Greg Chappell has a great eye for catching talent.

[MCcricket]

What Ian said makes sense, but either a player will make it or fail at an early age, an Unmukt has more chance of success in test's then mediocre experienced test players like Bradmanath, Raina,Yuvraj to an extent.