Hatz Off Unmukt Chand in high pressure game

[Lord]

internet pe nhi dekha tum logon ne.I watched on sky sports stream

[GautiMaan]

internet pe nhi dekha tum logon ne.I watched on sky sports stream

+1 Get a hdmi cable and ur set,feck the cable guys.

[jind]

A good knock in the finals. Unmukt really attacks the bowlers - a bit like Sehwag like. Though it must be noted that he was dropped twice on his his way to the victory. Nevertheless, shouldn't take away anything from this knock.

[Ultimate_Game]

A good knock in the finals. Unmukt really attacks the bowlers - a bit like Sehwag like. Though it must be noted that he was dropped twice on his his way to the victory. Nevertheless' date= shouldn't take away anything from this knock.

Nope, much better than Sehwag. Unmukt was quite sedate in the middle overs and opened up in the end. Sehwag woul dnever have done that and most probably woul dhave been out in the middle overs going for a big shot. Unmukt was controlled aggression whereas Sehwag only knows one way to bat and there's nothing "controlled" about it.

[Prakat]

@vayuu1 bhai ghar mein tou sab hai, problem is I'm traveling and this resort has every other sports channel including star cricket and ten but no espn!!

[Manny_Pacquiao]

They were never as good at the same age.

true. i watched kohli in 2008, he wasnt this good. chand can actually defend and plays just as many shots as kohli. he has absolutely BOSSED IT at u19 level. could possibly be india's greatest ever u19 batsman. he will make big runs for india 'A' when they tour NZ...will be in the test side really soon, batting at number 6.

[Ultimate_Game]

true. i watched kohli in 2008, he wasnt this good. chand can actually defend and plays just as many shots as kohli. he has absolutely BOSSED IT at u19 level. could possibly be india's greatest ever u19 batsman. he will make big runs for india 'A' when they tour NZ...will be in the test side really soon, batting at number 6.

Forget best ever Indian u-19 batsman, he's the best ever u-19 batsman ever. Period. 3 100s in 3 finals against Aus in Quadrangular tourney, against Pakis in Asia Cup and now against Aussies in World Cup shows what a clutch gun batsman he is :hatsoff:

[Lord]

one innings n he is being hyped so much,before match everyone wrote him off as a tukka player:cantstop:

[jind]

Nope' date=' much better than Sehwag. Unmukt was quite sedate in the middle overs and opened up in the end. Sehwag woul dnever have done that and most probably would have been out in the middle overs going for a big shot. Unmukt was controlled aggression whereas Sehwag only knows one way to bat and there's nothing "controlled" about it.[/quote'] Yeah, it's probably not fair to label and classify youngsters as 'he plays like this player or that'. Though I would like to clarify that some of his are similar to those of Sehwag's to be honest. Yeah, Chand did play a measured innings, wasn't all aggression. It was a controlled aggression....he did attack when there was opportunity and when there was a need to hit the boundary. Btw, he "could" have gotten out a couple of times as the Aussies spilled a couple of chances. Though taking nothing away from his innings but just pointing out that. I still think he needs to work on his footwork and shot selection on bowler friendly wickets. Anyway, there's still a lot of time for development for these youngsters and they can improve a lot in the upcoming years. The likes of Kohli really developed their game after the u19. Kohli used to struggle against clearing the boundary early on...look at him now.

[Ultimate_Game]

one innings n he is being hyped so much' date='before match everyone wrote him off as a tukka player:cantstop:[/quote'] It does help that the said innings came in the final of a World Cup :winky:

[Hell Raiser]

What an innings under pressure. It was pure international class. He showed why he is rated so highly. If he does well at A tours and domestic season, he will surely be part of Indian ODI team next year.

[Yoda-esque]

He competed at national level in the butterfly stroke.That requires very strong shoulders and we saw that in his sixers. He also likes to read a lot on leadership,keeps a diary and a dictionary with him at all times. So hes a combo of Virat + Sehwag + Dravid now :winky:

[Old guy]

He competed at national level in the butterfly stroke.That requires very strong shoulders and we saw that in his sixers. He also likes to read a lot on leadership,keeps a diary and a dictionary with him at all times. So hes a combo of Virat + Sehwag + Dravid now :winky:

http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/current/story/579569.html read this definately dravid and tbh future captaincy material

[GautiMaan]

http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/current/story/579569.html

Under-19 World Cup 2012 After the bout, the bonding Trophy won, India's captain unwinds with Australian opponents over a game of pool Both young captains led their teams from the front but expressed healthy appreciation for each other off the field © ICC/Getty Enlarge Related Links Report : Chand ton gives India Under-19 World Cup Matches: Australia Under-19s v India Under-19s at Townsville Series/Tournaments: ICC Under-19 World Cup Teams: India The Indian players were dancing on the pavement outside the Jewel of India restaurant on Flinders Street. They'd been World Champions for four hours and were celebrating deservedly, with their team management and fans, who'd created a homely atmosphere so far away from home, and just regular punters who wandered over to see what the party was about. There was Bollywood music in the air and at some point other people showed up with a dhol and began to beat out tunes. Most of the players looked absolutely knackered but found plenty of energy to break out into some smooth moves. They were enjoying the greatest night of their young lives and their celebration was inclusive of anyone who wanted in. They were well into their merry-making when some of the Australian players were walking to another restaurant on the other side of the street. Townsville shuts so early on a Sunday that these two establishments were among the few that were open. The Indians spotted the Australians and shouted in their direction, asking them to come over too. They did not, and understandably so. They'd just lost the World Cup final and, as good sports as they are, they could be forgiven for not wanting to be in the thick of an Indian celebration. It did not take long for India's captain Unmukt Chand to leave his party, cross Flinders Street, and go over to where the Australians were. Some of the Aussies were shooting pool by the tables near the entrance, and Unmukt, after greeting most of them, began a conversation and a game of pool with Kurtis Patterson and Gurinder Sandhu at the tables further inside the restaurant. Shortly afterwards, the tables near the front were empty as most of the Australians went over to those at the back, mixing with Unmukt. There have been several memorable sights on and off the field during this Under-19 World Cup but nothing surpassed the Australian captain William Bosisto and Unmukt sitting together having a conversation and playing some pool on the side after such a hard-fought final. These boys were getting started on the good habits early. Unmukt spent more than half an hour with the Australians, before heading back to his team's celebrations. Not too long ago, Bosisto and Unmukt had been sat next to each other at the press conference after the World Cup final. They were exhausted. Bosisto had been on the field for 88 overs in the most high-pressure match of his life; Unmukt likewise for 97.4. In warm and humid conditions, and without the cool breeze that had been present at previous matches at Tony Ireland Stadium, they'd played giant innings. Bosisto rescuing his team, like he's done so often in this World Cup, from the depths of 38 for 4 through sheer hard work; Unmukt choosing the greatest stage to put into practice all that he'd talked about through the tournament and playing one of the great Under-19 innings. Bosisto was shattered at having lost, and at having dropped Unmukt when India needed 49 off 41 balls, his only blemish in the whole tournament. Unmukt was savouring his greatest triumph to date, but was emotionally drained too. And yet there was grace then as well. "India are a great side, I think they played better than us on the day and they deserved it," Bosisto said, while answering a dissection of an excruciating defeat. "Getting an early wicket, we thought that put us right in the contest. Unmukt's innings was just a freak innings and sometimes you are going to get that in cricket against such talented opposition." Unmukt spoke with empathy, and patted his counterpart on the back, when he said: "I would like to wish them [Australia] luck and feel really sorry for him, because he played a great knock but just couldn't pull it off at the last moment. Bosisto played a very mature innings and he got themselves a good target." Unmukt's innings was just a freak innings and sometimes you are going to get that in cricket against such talented opposition William Bosisto They had come into the function room in the grandstand of Tony Ireland stadium for the press conference shortly after the presentation ceremony, where Unmukt had won the Player-of-the-Match award for his unbeaten 111 that delivered India their third Under-19 title. Bosisto, who scored 87, remained not out in five out of six innings, and ended the World Cup with an average of 276, had been named Player of the Tournament. "I knew a big score was required. Today was the day I said to myself that I need to stay there, I need to be there, and if I am there we can get to the target," Unmukt said. "I'm really happy I was able to achieve it." Bosisto was asked if his award was any consolation in defeat. "Not at all," he said. "I'm pretty devastated." Their lead-ups to the final had been different. While Unmukt had not made the scores he'd been expected to in the group stages and the knockouts, Bosisto had steered his team through tough chases repeatedly. India needed a powerful performance from Unmukt to challenge Australia and he proved his big-match temperament once again, having scored hundreds in the finals of the Asia Cup and a quadrangular series in Townsville earlier this year. Australia needed their captain to drag them out of trouble once again and he responded unfailingly with 87, his best innings of the tournament. Two days ahead of the final, when asked what kind of a captain he was, Bosisto said he was still discovering that. He said he would love to be able to lead by example. He's certainly done that, leading Australia with distinction, proving he has the coolest of heads in a crisis - be it a batting collapse or a controversial incident. He could not speak highly enough of his team-mates and feels privileged to be in the company of such talent. Unmukt speaks in a similar tone. Though he's undoubtedly the batting star of this India Under-19 side, Unmukt heaps praise on everyone else, including the team management. "Our team has been really good throughout the tournament. It's not been a one-man show or a two-man show," he said. "Everyone has chipped in with batting and bowling, the fielding has been amazing. That's what has taken us so far." His list of people to thank at the presentation ceremony was extremely long. They are very different cricketers, Unmukt and Bosisto. One is a dashing stroke-maker who revels on a big occasion, the other a reliable run-scorer who rarely lets his team down. They are both match-winners. They were worthy captains on the Under-19's grandest stage and perhaps they'll meet again, when India play Australia, and one will cross the street to greet the other.

okay,unmukt well on his way to winning a lot of fans

[Old guy]

http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/current/story/579569.html okay,unmukt well on his way to winning a lot of fans

im fan

[Crookbond]

I must say I am a fan of both William Bosisto and Unmukt Chand. They are just too mature at 19, just goes to show that maturity is not directly proportional to the number of birthdays you celebrate. I hope somewhere Rohit Sharma is jostling down some notes.

[Lord]

I must say I am a fan of both William Bosisto and Unmukt Chand. They are just too mature at 19' date=' just goes to show that maturity is not directly proportional to the number of birthdays you celebrate. I hope somewhere Rohit Sharma is jostling down some notes.[/quote'] Sharma also was great at U19 level:nervous:

[GautiMaan]

Sharma also was great at U19 level:nervous:

nope,similar chase against pak at u19 level,Sharma went after hitting one classy boundary.

[deathmonger]

Sharma also was great at U19 level:nervous:

choked in final against pakis. was never this good.

[Lord]

choked in final against pakis. was never this good.

Chand also failed against pakis:nervous: