Under 19 Cricket World Cup 2012: MS Dhoni hails Unmukt Chand’s performance

Indian captain Unmukt Chand smashed an unbeaten 111 as India chased down a challenging 226-run target against defending champions Australia in the final to win their third title © Getty Images

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New Delhi: Aug 26, 2012

India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Sunday congratulated the Indian colts for lifting the Under-19 Cricket World Cup against Australia.

“Congratulations to the U-19 World Cup team, Unmukt Chand batted really well,” the skipper said during the press conference after the end of the first Test match against New Zealand.

Chand led from the front as India beat defending champions Australia by six wickets at Tony Ireland Stadium. This was India U-19s’ first triumph after Mohammed Kaif and Virat Kohli led their teams to win in 2000 and 2008.

India Under 19 team’s performance was also hailed by former cricketers. Describing Chand’s unbeaten 111-run knock as the best innings in under-19 cricket, Akram said, “As a whole package, he is excellent.

“This guy is very special and I hope the Indian selectors are looking at him because Ian Chappell (former Australian captain) has been saying, we have been saying that Chand is ready for India.”(PTI)

PHOTO GALLERY – Australia vs India, ICC Under-19 World Cup final