Having seen their campaign almost come to an end after six of their players tested positive for Covid-19 following the first game, a rejuvenated India take on a formidable Australia in a blockbuster Super League semifinal of the Under-19 World Cup in Coolidge, Antigua on Wednesday.
Having started off on a sound note by beating South Africa by 45 runs in their opener in Providence, four-time champions and last-time finalists India were gripped by a major crisis as they struggled to field a playing XI after captain Yash Dhull, who scored 82 in the first game, vice-captain Shaik Rasheed, Aaradhya Yadav, Manav Parakh and Siddarth Yadav were all struck by Covid-19 before their second match, against Ireland on January 19.
