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Amitabh Bachchan Hails India as 'First World' After U-19 Cricket WC Win

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan took to social media to celebrate India's Under-19 cricket team winning the World Cup, calling it a moment of national pride. India defeated England by 100 runs in the final to claim a record-extending sixth U-19 title. The victory was powered by a stunning 175 from 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the highest individual score in a final. Bachchan declared India "FIRST World," highlighting the country's dominance across men's, women's, and blind cricket formats.

Key Points: Amitabh Bachchan Celebrates India's U-19 Cricket World Cup Triumph

  • India wins record 6th U-19 Men's Cricket WC
  • Amitabh Bachchan's proud social media reaction
  • Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's record 175 in final
  • Dominance across men's, women's & blind cricket
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Amitabh Bachchan calls India 'first world' after U-19 Men's WC triumph

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan praises India's U-19 cricket team's World Cup win, declaring India "FIRST World" after record-extending sixth title.

"We are NOT 3rd World .. we are FIRST World !! BHARAT MATA KI JAI. - Amitabh Bachchan"

Mumbai, Feb 7

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has lauded India's Under-19 cricket team for clinching the World Cup, calling the victory a moment of immense pride for the nation.

Amitabh took to X, formerly called Twitter, where he reacted to the young team's title-winning performance. The icon also celebrated India's dominance across formats, pointing out that the country has emerged as world champions in men's, women's and blind cricket as well.

He wrote: "U19 Cricket INDIA .. WORLD CHAMPIONS ! Thok diya dushmano ko!! Blind , Women's , Mens Cricket ALL world Champions .. we are NUMBER 1 .. ONE .. on top , FIRST in World .. We are NOT 3rd World .. we are FIRST World !! BHARAT MATA KI JAI."

It was on Friday, when India beat England by 100 runs to win the ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup final at the Harare Sports Club, claiming a record-extending sixth U19 World Cup crown.

A staggering century from 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fired India to ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup glory as they overcame England by 100 runs in the final.

The young opener blasted 15 fours and as many sixes in his brutal 175 from 80 balls, recording the highest individual score in the history of finals in this competition.

Captain Ayush Mhatre (53) and wicketkeeper Abhigyan Kundu (40) also made valuable contributions as India racked up 411/9.

England made a promising start in reply but a middle order collapse proved costly, with Caleb Falconer's brilliant 115 in vain as India completed a record-extending sixth ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup triumph.

In other news, Amitabh recently shared a deeply introspective note on life, struggle and silence, drawing a moving parallel between the thoughts of his father, the late poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan, and eminent Urdu poet Firaq Gorakhpuri.

- IANS

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Priya S
While I share the joy of the victory, I feel we should be careful with such labels. Being "first world" is about much more than sports. We have incredible achievements, but also many challenges like poverty and infrastructure that need solving. Let's celebrate the win without the hyperbole.
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Vikram M
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is just 14! 175 runs in a World Cup final? This is insane talent. The future of Indian cricket is in safe hands. These boys have made us all so proud. Chak De India!
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Sarah B
I'm an expat living in Mumbai, and the energy here after the win was electric! It's amazing to see how cricket unites this entire country. Congratulations to the young champions!
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Rohit P
Bachchan sahab's passion is infectious! "Thok diya dushmano ko" – that line gave me goosebumps. This win, especially being the sixth title, shows our system and grassroots cricket is working. Well done, boys!
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Nikhil C
A record sixth title! That's pure dominance. Hope BCCI ensures these talented kids get the right guidance and don't fade away. They need to be nurtured for the senior team.

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