The Latest Breaking News from Antigua

U-19 World Cup: VVS Laxman lauds BCCI and its structure after India's fifth triumph

NORTH SOUND (Antigua): Moments after India's unprecedented fifth U-19 World Cup title triumph, National Cricket Academy (NCA) head VVS Laxman lauded the BCCI for running a world-class youth structure and organising innumerable, competitive age-group tournaments.

The Times of India · Feb 6, 2022

U-19 World Cup: Sourav Ganguly, Jay Shah hail Team India, announce reward of Rs 40 lakh per player

NEW DELHI: BCCI president Sourav Ganguly congratulated Team India for winning the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2022 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, in Antigua on Saturday.

The Times of India · Feb 6, 2022

ICC U-19 World Cup final: Raj Angad keeping family's legacy alive

Tarlochan Bawa's proudest moment came when he stood on the podium at the 1948 London Olympics after his goal played a crucial part in India's gold-winning game against Great Britain. 74 years later, his grandson Raj Angad Bawa tormented England with a five-wicket haul in a U-19 World Cup final…

The Times of India · Feb 5, 2022

U-19 World Cup: Four-time champions India take on Australia in blockbuster semifinal

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.

The Times of India · Feb 2, 2022

To progress from U-19 to first-class level, we need to put in double effort: India captain Yash Dhull

COOLIDGE (Antigua): Virat Kohli became a world beater, Unmukt Chand faded after early promise and Manjot Kalra's senior career didn't even kick-start properly in four years.

The Times of India · Feb 1, 2022

U-19 World Cup: Focus will be on building partnerships against Australia, says Yash Dhull

ST JOHN'S (Antigua): India Under-19 skipper Yash Dhull has said the team will focus on building partnership if the side loses quick wickets in the match against Australia in the U-19 World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Feb 1, 2022

ICC U-19 World Cup: Full-strength India, Australia face off in blockbuster semifinal

COOLIDGE (Antigua): Heavyweights India and Australia will face off in a blockbuster Super League semifinal of the ICC Under-19 World Cup here on Wednesday, having beaten their opponents on the field and Covid-19 off it, on their way to the last-four stage.

The Times of India · Feb 1, 2022

ICC U-19 World Cup: Pakistan through to 5th-place playoff, UAE and West Indies finish on a high

COOLIDGE (Antigua): Haseebullah Khan struck a half-century as Pakistan sealed their place in the fifth place play-off with a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh despite a fine hundred from Ariful Islam in the U-19 World Cup here.

The Times of India · Feb 1, 2022

After dramatic entry into U-19 World Cup and win in quarterfinals, Afghanistan seek history against England

NORTH SOUND (Antigua): Their late arrival in the Caribbean had forced the ICC to rework the fixtures of their group matches but Afghanistan, with their magnificent run to the semifinals of U-19 World Cup, ensured the tweaking by the apex body was worth it, even if it meant rescheduling as…

The Times of India · Jan 31, 2022

U-19 World Cup: A big shot in the arm for India ahead of quarters vs Bangladesh as COVID hit players recover

MUMBAI: In a big boost to their chances in the ongoing ICC Under-19 World Cup in the West Indies, all the six covid-hit players, including captain Yash Dhull and his deputy Sheikh Rasheed, in India’s Under-19 team have recovered after being struck by the virus, and will be available for…

The Times of India · Jan 28, 2022