Prithvi Shaw: 'Going back with great memories'

India U-19 team led by Prithvi Shaw remained unbeaten till the finals of the tournament.

Published : Feb 03, 2018 15:11 IST

India U-19 players celebrate after winning the World Cup beating Australia.
India U-19 players celebrate after winning the World Cup beating Australia.
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India U-19 players celebrate after winning the World Cup beating Australia.

After every big win and if it is a World Cup, then emotions get the better of you and exactly that happened with the players of the victorious India U-19 team.

Captain Prithvi Shaw was unable to express himself but said he will be going back with lot of memories.

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"I really can't express what I'm feeling now. Great memories here and we're looking forward to going back home," Shaw said after India won the trophy for the record fourth time.

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He also lauded his whole team and the support staff led by Rahul Dravid as head coach.

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"All credit to our support staff, they've really been supporting us for the last two years. And full credit to the guys as well. Rahul sir is a legend. It was the final, a very crucial hundred from Manjot. And the two pacers, Mavi and Kamlesh, who've been excellent throughout the tournament," Shaw also said.

Shubman Gill, Player of the Tournament credited Dravid's role for India's unbeaten run at the World Cup.

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"I'm really proud of my team. We were fortunate enough to have Rahul sir as coach. He was always telling me to express myself and play along the ground as much as possible. It as a good experience for all of us," he said.

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