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Azharuddin Lauds Aaron George, India Celebrates Record U-19 World Cup Triumph

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin praised young cricketer Aaron George and congratulated the Indian team on their sixth ICC Under-19 World Cup title. The Mumbai Cricket Association announced plans to felicitate captain Ayush Mhatre and vice-captain Abhigyan Kundu, and has requested the Maharashtra government to honor them as well. India posted a massive 411/9 in the final, powered by a blistering 175 from Vaibhav Suryavanshi and a half-century from skipper Mhatre. England, despite a valiant 115 from Caleb Falconer, were bowled out for 311, falling 100 runs short in a high-scoring final.

Key Points: India Wins 6th U-19 Cricket World Cup, Azharuddin Praises Talent

  • India wins record 6th U-19 World Cup
  • Azharuddin praises young talent Aaron George
  • MCA to felicitate Mumbai players Ayush Mhatre & Abhigyan Kundu
  • Vaibhav Suryavanshi scores stunning 175 in final
  • England falls short despite Caleb Falconer's century
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Mohammad Azharuddin praises Aaron George, congratulates India on U-19 title win

Former captain Mohammad Azharuddin praises Aaron George and congratulates India on their record-extending sixth ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup title win over England.

"Aaron George has played well. I already know about him... I congratulate India on winning the under-19 finals. - Mohammad Azharuddin"

Kamareddy . Februar, y 7

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin praised young cricketer Aaron George for his performance and congratulated the Indian team on winning the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup after defeating England to clinch their record-extending sixth title.

"Aaron George has played well. I already know about him... I congratulate India on winning the under-19 finals," former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin said to ANI.

Meanwhile, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) president Ajinkya Naik hailed Team India for their win in the ICC Under 19 World Cup, their record-extending sixth title and said that the players from Mumbai, the skipper Ayush Mhatre and Abhigyan Kundu will be felicitated.

Speaking to ANI, Naik said that while both will be felicitated by the board, they will also request the state government to have them felicitated by the Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, just like women's cricketers were after their maiden ICC Women's World Cup win last year.

"It is a matter of happiness that India won the U19 World Cup, with Ayush Mhatre, our Mumbai player, and Abhigyan Kundu as captain and vice-captain. Given the dominance they have shown, we will felicitate them 100 per cent. We have also requested the Maharashtra government to felicitate them like the Women's World Cup winning team was felicitated by Fadnavis ji. When they come to Mumbai, the MCA will felicitate them as per our protocols," he said.

After India opted to bat first, a stunner, record-shattering Vaibhav Suryavanshi masterclass (175 in 80 balls, with 15 fours and 15 sixes), a half-century from skipper Ayush Mhatre (53 in 51 balls, with seven fours and two sixes) and a knock from Abhigyan Kundu (40 in 31 balls, with six fours and a six) guided India to a massive 411/9.

England lost an early wicket but went from 142/2 courtesy a fine knock from Ben Dawkins (66 in 56 balls, with seven fours and two sixes) and a partnership with skipper Thomas Rew (31 in 18 balls, with four boundaries and a six), but collapsed to 177/7 as they progressed. Caleb Falconer (115 in 67 balls, with nine fours and seven sixes) put on a spectacular show of power, but all in vain, as they are yet to win the title since the 1998 edition.

England was skittled out for 311 runs, with this 722 runs being the highest match aggregate in the U19 WC final.

- ANI

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Sarah B
It's great to see legends like Azharuddin acknowledging the new talent. Aaron George seems promising. Well done to the entire team for a dominant win!
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Priya S
So proud of Ayush Mhatre and Abhigyan Kundu! Mumbai players leading the team to victory. They absolutely deserve the felicitation from the state. MCA is doing the right thing.
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Vikram M
The batting was on another level! 411 runs in a final is just insane. But let's not forget the bowlers who defended that total. A complete team effort. Jai Hind!
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Rohit P
While the win is fantastic, I hope the BCCI has a solid plan to nurture these talents. We've seen many U19 stars fade away. They need proper guidance to transition to senior cricket.
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Kavya N
Sixth title! That's pure dominance. The pipeline is so strong. England put up a fight with that 311, but 411 was just too much. What a match for the fans! 😊

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