In the thrilling U19 World Cup 2024 final on Sunday, Australia emerged triumphant over India by a convincing 79-run margin, capturing the cricketing spotlight. Amidst the intense competition, one name shone brightly, i.e., Harjas Singh. The talented Aussie cricketer showcased his prowess on the field and played a pivotal role in steering his side to a ?stellar victory by p??laying a sublime knock of 55 runs, leaving an indelible mark on the U19 World Cup with his exceptional performance.

Chandigarh to Sydney

Born on January 31, 2005, in Sydney, Harjas’ roots trace back to the vibrant union territory of Chandigarh in India. The tale of his family unfolds with his parents’ migration from the Indian suburb to Sydney, creating a unique narrative that intertwines cultural heritage with geographical transitions.

Started the journey at the tender age of eight

At the young age of eight, Harjas embarked on his cricketing journey, making his initial foray into the sport as a substitute player at the Revesby Workers Cricket Club in New South Wales. This early involvement in local cricket began his passion for the game, laying the f?oundation for his development as a budding crick?eter.

His ear??ly experiences at the grassroots level of cricket in New South Wales became the starting point for what would evolve into a promising cricketing career??.

Also READ – U19 World Cup 2024: Co?mplete list of award-winners? and top records

Sports in blood

Harjas’ sporting lineage is deeply ingrained, with his father, Inderjit, having achieved the title of state boxing champion in Punjab and his mother, Avinder Kaur, excelling as a state-level long jumper. The athlete’s connection to sports extends beyond cricket, drawing from a family background rooted in diverse athletic achievements.

Idolisation of Usman Khawaja

Harjas draws inspiration from the prowess of the Australian left-handed juggernaut, Usman Khawaja, making him his c?ricketing idol. In admiring Khawaja,? the young dynamo finds motivation and guidance in the skilled and dynamic playing style of the accomplished Australian cricketer.

Also READ – Twitter reactions: Harjas Singh, Mahli Beardman sizzle as Aus?tralia beat India in U19 World Cup 2024 final to clinch 4th title

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The U19 World Cup 2024, hosted in the enchanting stadiums of South Africa, showcased a dazzling array of performances from dynamic young athletes, captivating cricket enthusiasts worldwide. The tournament culminated in a thrilling final showdown, where Australia emerged?? triumphant over India by a commanding margin of 79 runs, securing their fourth U19 World Cup title. The extravaganza served as a sheer platform for these prom?ising players to make their mark on the global cricke?t stage.

The U19 World Cup, with its rich tapestry of performances an??d the victorious Australian campaign, not only celebrated cricketing excellence but also laid the foundation for the ??legacy of these young athletes who have undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the cricketing landscape.

Award Winners:

U19 World Cup 2024 man of the Match (final)

Mahli Beardman (Australia). Bowling figures – 3/15 in seven overs.

U19 World Cup Player of the Tournament

Kwena Maphana (South Africa)

• Wickets – 22
• Innings – 6
• Best bowling figure – 6/21
• Economy – 3.81
• Average – 9.71
• Five wicket hauls – 3
• Runs scored – 13 in 2 innings

Records

U19 World Cup 2024 semi-finalists

• India and South Africa – India defeated South Africa by two wickets.
• Australia and Pakistan – Australia defeated Pakistan by one wicket.

U19 World Cup 2024 finalists

Australia and India

U19 World Cup 2024 winner

Australia

U19 World Cup 2024 runner-ups

India

Also READ – Twitter reactions: Harjas Singh, Mahli Beardman sizzle as Austral??ia beat India in U19 World Cup 2024 final to clinch 4th title

Stats

U19 World Cup 2024 highest run-scorer

Uday Saharan (Captain of India)

• Runs – 397
• Innings – 7
• Average – 56.71
• Strike rate – 77.69

U19 World Cup 2024 highest wicket-taker

Kwena Maphana (South Africa pacer)

• Wickets – 22
• Innings – 6
• Average – 9.71
• Economy – 3.81
• Average – 9.71

Also READ – SA20 2024: Hereโ€??™s the complete list of award winners and th??e details of prize money

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In a heartwarming prelude to the U19 World Cup in South Africa, rising Indian cricket sensation Arshin Kulkarni experienced an unforgettable encounter with his cricketing idol, Jacques Kallis. The 18-year-old prodigy, who has been making waves with his stellar performances in junior ODIs and tournaments, had the opportunity to meet the legendary all-rounder ahead of the to??urnament kick-off.

Star-struck moment: Arshin Kulkarni gets jersey signed and touches Jacques Kallis’ feet

During the unexpected meeting, Kulkarni not only secured a priceless autograph on his jersey from Kallis but also touched the cricketing maestro’s feet. The heartwarming gesture was captured on video which quickly became viral and attracted the attention among cricket enthusiasts.

Kallis blesses the young talent

Kallis, currently associated with the SA20 league and acting as the Assistant Coach for the Pretoria Capitals, was visibly moved by Kulkarni’s humility. The cricket legend bestowed his blessings upon the young star, showcasing the mutual respect between the generations of cricketers.

Also READ: U19 World Cup 2024 – Complete fixtures and Full squads of all 16 teams

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Dream come true moment for Arshin, meeting his childhood idol Jacques Kallis. ๐ŸŒŸโค๏ธ#Proteas | #TeamIndia | #LSG pic.twitter.com/gCP3y9D316

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Kulkarni’s tribute to his idol

In an emotional Instagram post, Kulkarni expressed his gratitude, referring to the encounter as “the best day of my life.” He conveyed a heartfelt message to the South African legend, whom he has admired as a perfect cricketer and a long-standing role model. Kulkarni’s post underscored the impact Kallis has had on his cricketing journey, culminating in this dream meeting.

“The best day of my life’. For the past 12 years you have been the person i looked upon as a perfect cricketer and as a role model, Today was the day when i finally met you every time my parents asked me about my favourite destination, I would say south africa in a hope that i would finally get to meet him i have always been your admirer and you have always been my inspiration ALWAYS AND FOREVER SIR,” wrote Kulkarni on Instagram.

IPL 2024 signing and U19 World Cup campaign

Notably, Kulkarni was recently signed by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 aucti??on. He is now under the spotlight as one of the most popular budding cricketers. Speaking about the U19 World Cup, the defending champions, Indi?a, led by Uday Saharan, are gearing up for their World Cup campaign set to commence on January 20 against Bangladesh in Bloemfontein. India are placed in Group A alongside Bangladesh, Ireland, and the USA, with the top three teams from each group advancing to the Super Six stage.

Also READ: South Africa leg?end Jacques Kallis explain?s why India needs the duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in T20 World Cup 2024

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Rajvardhan Hangargekar, a member of the young Indian team that recently won t??he U??nder 19 World Cup,?? could face some serious ??trouble as the pacer has been accused of doing age fraud to become eligible to feature in the ICC event.

According to a report published in Marathi newspaper Saamna, the commissioner of the Sports and Youth Department, Maharashtra, Omprakash Bakoria, has accused Hangargekar of age fudging. Bakoria alleged that Hangargekar changed his birth date from January 10, ??2001, to November 10, 2002, to play for India U-19 team.

“Dharashiv CEO Rahul Gupta investigated Rajvardhan Hangargekar’s birth date. It was found that he was admitted to a public school in Dharashiv, where his birthdate was listed as January 10 2001. However, that was changed to November 10 2002, before eighth grade,” Bakoria wrote in his letter to the BCCI as quoted by InsideSport.

“Yes, we have received a letter from the Maharashtra DYS. It is a serious allegation, and we are looking into it. But at the moment, he is free to play. We fully trust the system in place,” said a BCCI official.

Notably, Hangargekar recently grabbed headlines after Chennai Super Kings (CSK) signed the all-rounder in the recently-conc?luded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega auction. CSK acquired the services?? of Hangargekar for INR 1.5 crore at the bidding event.

The Tujapur-born cricketer has played five List A games for Maharastra, where he has taken 10 wickets at an economy rate of 5.11. Hangargekar has also played two T20s but couldn’t take a wicket in those matches.

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Former and current Indian team members sent their best wishes to the India U19 team, who will take on Bangladesh in the 2020 ICC U19 Cricket World Cup final on Sunday in South Africa.

“All the best to the U19 Cricket Team for the U19 @cricketworldcup Final! Hope you’ll continue the stellar team performance & win this for India. #U19CWC #FutureStars #INDvBAN,” batting legend Sachin Tendulkar wrote on his Twitter post.

All the best to the U19 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Cricket Team for the U19 @cricketworldcup Final!
Hope you'll continue the stellar team performance & win this for India.#U19CWC #FutureStars #INDvBAN

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) February 9, 2020

Captain Virat Kohli said the senior members would definitely be watching Priyam Garg’s side in action during the big Final, which will be played at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom.

Head coach of the senior team, Ravi Shastri, wished the Boys?? in Blue in his inimitable style, urging the young guns to give the??ir best in the final.

“Hi, guys all the very best for the big day tomorrow, play the cricket that you guys have been playing, and we all will be watching you definitely, sending you best wishes and positivity. All I am gonna say is that just go on there and back yourself and believe in your game, Good luck,” Kohli said in a video posted by the BCCI on its official website.

“Hey, guys all the best for the finals, you know you have done a great job in the tournament so far leave the best for the last,” Shastri said.

Shardul Thakur and Ravindra Jadeja also had words of encourage?ment for the U19 team ahead of the big fin??ale.

“You have made us proud you have made the nation proud by reaching the finals of U19 World Cup. You have played amazingly in the league stage, all the very best, hopefully we win to get the cup back home,” Thakur said.

“Congratulations to U19 team, they have done so well, and all the very best for the finals go hard and bring the Cup home,” Jadeja said.

Mayank Agarwal, Kedar Jadhav, and Navdeep Saini, who are a part of India’s ODI team currently on the tour of New Zealand, also sent in their best wishes.

WATCH: #TeamIndia extends best wishes to the U19 team for the #U19CWC final. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ‘

Letโ€™s get behind our boys as they are just one step away from winning the title. Send in your wishes. ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ โ€?by @RajalArora

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— BCCI (@BCCI) February 8, 2020

India reached their third successive U19 World Cup final after thrashing Pakistan by 10 wickets in the first semi-final at Potchefstroom. Left-handed opener Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed a ton after India’s all-round bowling attack bundled Pakistan for a paltry 172.

In the second semi-final, Bangladesh stunned New Zealand and qualified for their first-ever? U19 World Cup final.

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India senior team opening batsman Rohit Sharma on Wednesday (January 22) sent best wishes to the India junior team featuring in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 in South Africa.

Led by Priyam Garg, the defending champ??ions have started their campaign with two thumping victories. While the Boys in Blue thumped Sri Lanka by 90 runs in the first group match, they thrashed Japan by ten wickets in their second game.

Rohit, who has appeared in the 2006 edition of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup, took to Twitter to extend his wishes and support to Garg & Co. for the remaining c?ampaign.

“Best wishes to the under-19 cricket team in South Africa. They are already off to a great start, hope they can defend the title and bring it back,” Team Indian’s limited-over vice-captain tweeted.

Best wishes to the under-19 cricket team in South Africa. They are already off to a great start, hope they can defend the title and bring it ?back.

— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) January 22, 2020

Having secure??d four points fr??om two games, the India Under-19 side is also leading the points chart in Group A.

India ?will next take on New Zealand in?? their last group match in Bloemfontein on Friday (January 24).

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On Monday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the 15-member squad for the 2020 U-19 World Cup, which wil??l take place in South Africa in January next year.

Priyam Garg, the Uttar Pradesh batsman, will lead the team in the? mega event. Wicket-keeper batsman Dhruv Chand, who also be??longs to UP, has been named as the vice-captain of the side.

Speaking about the fixtures, India has been placed in Group A. The Boys in Blue will meet New Zealand, Sri Lanka, and Japan, who are making their debut in the tournament?.

In August this? year, Garg also led the junior side during the tri-series in England, where India defeated Bangladesh in the finals by six wickets.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Divyansh Saksena, who were amongst the top five run-getters in the tri-series, have been named in the squad. Hyderabad’s Thakur Tilak Verma also finds a place in the final 15.

Jaiswal came into limelight wh??en he slammed a double-hundred for Mumbai during the 2019 Vijay Hazare Trophy. The left-hand?er scored 203 runs from 154 balls. He also became the youngest batsman to hit 200 in List A cricket.

Top wicket-takers in England’s tri-series; Sushant Mishra and Kartik Tyagi also feature in the World Cup squad along with pacer Akash Singh from Rajasthan and Karnataka’s Vidhyadhar Patil.

When it comes to the spin department, then Atharva Ankolekar and Shubhang Hegde have been picked for the Wor?ld Cup sq??uad.

India will start their campaign against neighbor Sri Lanka on January 19 at Mangaung ?Oval, Bloemfontein.

India U-19 squad for the 2020 World Cup:

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Divyansh Saxena, Priyam Garg (c), Dhruv Chand Jurel (vc, wk), Shashwat Rawat, Divyansh Joshi, Shubhang Hegde, Ravi Bishnoi, Akash Singh, Kartik Tyagi, Atharva Ankolekar, Kumar Kushagra,?? Sushant Mishra, Vidyadhar Pat?il, CTL Rakshan.

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Rahul Dravid, who recently took charge at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) as the head of cricket, will no longer work with India A a??nd Under 19 teams as their head coach, according to a report from ICC.

Dravid had moderately successful stints with both the sides – Under 19 and India A. Under his tutelage, the U-19 team led by Prithvi Shaw won the 2018 World Cup, held in New Zealand.

During his tenure as the head coach, Dravid focussed more on players’ developments without overthinking the result.

Meanwhile, Sitanshu Kotak and Paras Mhambrey will take over the charge from the former Indian skipper after being named the head coaches of India A and India U-19 teams respectively. However, the report has mentioned that both Kotak and Mhambrey have been appointed only for the “next few months”.

Kotak, who averaged 41.76 in 130 first-cl?ass matches while taking 70 wickets, was earlier in charge of the Saurashtra side in the domestic set-up. The 46-year-old will take care of the batting aspect of India A players while former India spinner Ramesh Powar will take charge as the bowling coach along with T Dilip who will join the set-up as the fielding coach.

Mhambrey, on the other hand, has worked for long with the India A and Under 19 teams under Dravid. He will be the head coach, as well as the bowling coach of ?the U19 side at the upcoming Asia Cup in Colombo in September.

The 47-year-old will be assisted by former India batsman Hrishikesh Kanitkar and Abhay Sharma, a wicket-keeper in his playing days, as battin?g and fielding coaches respectively of the junio?r team.

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India thrashed P??akistan by 203 runs in the second semi-final of ICC Under-19 cricket World Cup at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch to book a place in the final against Australia on February 3.

Defending the?ir total of 272/9, Ishan Porel struck four times early in Pakistan innings on to peg back the arch-rivals.

Shiva Singh and Riyan Parag both picked two wickets each while Anukul Roy and Abhishek Sharma bagged a wicket each to finish off Pakistan’s innings for just 69.

Earlier, Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 102 for India helping his side reach 272/9 in the stipulated 50 overs, with Muhammad Musa bagging 4/67 for Pakistan. Openers Prith?vi Shaw and Manjot Kalra scor?ed 41 and 47, respectively.

Here’s how Twitter reacted to India’s thumping win over Pakistan:

What a 100 from Shubman Gill.Played with a lot of maturity and responsibility.272 is a good score. Now the onus is on the bowlers. #IndvPak #under19worldcup

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 30, 2018

That was brutal. What a win for our boys, thoroughly out playing Pakistan. Best wishes for the finals #INDvsPAK #U19WorldCup pic.twitter.com/Ij4HWfAJnk

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 30, 2018

Far superior performance than any side in the tournament. Congrats #TeamIndia. Just one step away from a huge milestone. The opportunity to play in a world cup final does not come everyday.. so, make the most of it. #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/S0nlUXxuc8

— Suresh Raina๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ (@ImRaina) January 30, 2018

Quality play with great dominance in all departments. Splendid display! Good luck for the finals. #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/xdttwr8Y8K

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 30, 2018

Thatโ€™s not just a win….itโ€™s a rout. Best team in the tournament by a country mile…havenโ€™t even broken a sweat thus far. Upwards and onwards. Well done, India ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ #INDvsPAK #U19CWC

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) January 30, 2018

Well batted #ShubhamGill…sublime !!congrats for beating Pakistan in the semis n reaching the finals !! #U19WorldCup @BCCI

— Mithun Manhas (@MithunManhas) January 30, 2018

So India U19 into the? final. 203 runs. Played at a d??ifferent level to Pakistan today.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 30, 2018

Way to go India #U19WorldCup what a win @BCCI

— Rahul Johri (@RJohri) January 30, 2018

Special Congrats to U-19 Coach & Behind the Scene "BAHUBALI"
RAHUL DRAVID
"Future is in safe hands for Sure" #INDvPAK #ICCU19WorldCup pic.twitter.com/ofluEsDY9B

— Alhad Nene (@Alhad_Nene) January 30, 2018

That was some thrashing! #U19CricketWorldCup

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) January 30, 2018

Led by the heroics of this young #FutureStar, Shubman Gill, India will play their 6th final of the @ICC #U19CWC. He was a class apart today! Brilliant 100 and two outstanding catches. Well done ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป #IndvPak @cricketworldcup pic.twitter.com/hyaBAQCzAJ

— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) January 30, 2018

Top Inn by our own lad #shubmanGill in U-19 India vs Pakistan World Cup semi final..so proud of you..keep going guys.. Cup Jeet kar aana hai.. All the best for the finals #Rahuldravid๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘Œ one more game guys ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฎ?๐Ÿ‡ณ

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) January 30, 2018

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Congratulations to U19 Team India ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Very dominating performance against Pakistan. Just one step away to create history. All the very best Champs ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ #U19WorldCup

— Vinay Kumar R (@Vinay_Kumar_R) January 30, 2018

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(Repeat)#U19CWC
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— atul kasbekar (@atulkasbekar) January 30, 2018

India U19 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ now first side to reach the final of #U19CWC for the 6th time!
Thatโ€™s not just a win…itโ€™s a rout. Best team in the tournament by a country mile..havenโ€™t even broken a sweat thus far. Upwards and onwards. Well done, India ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ #U19CWC#IndvPak#ICCU19WorldCup

— Anks (@just_anks) January 30, 2018

Remember the name Shubman Gill #U19CWC #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/8tcSojl4rg

— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 30, 2018

Credit goes to one and only #RahulDravid as well #INDvPAK @sardesairajdeep

— UPSC PRELIMS & MAINS ๐Ÿน (@upscpremains) January 30, 2018

Congratulations for biggest win…well played… Keep it up… Team India๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‘..#INDvPAK #ICCU19WorldCup

— tanaji godhade (@tanaji_prem) January 30, 2018

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Congratulations Team India For Amazing Victory Against Pakistan, We Are Proud Of You. Best Of Luck For Final.
No Nonsense, No Bullshit, These Are The Silent Killers Of Rahul Dravid #INDvPAK

— Nisarg Barot (@nisargbarot_) January 30, 2018

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