IND vs BAN U19 Live: Yash Dhull returns – Team India Colts have been bolstered by the return of skipper Yash Dhull, vice-captain Shaik Rashid and four other players after recovering from Covid. Despite recovering from Covid, their availability for the quarterfinal was doubtful as they had to post three negative RT-PCR tests. On Friday, they cleared three negative PCR tests and joined the squad for practice. Follow U-19 World Cup Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.
With six players unavailable for the clash, India team management under Hrishikesh Kanitkar’s guidance decided to hit the nets only a day before the Bangladesh clash to avoid any further infections. All the six players including Siddharth Yadav and wicketkeeper-batsman Aardhya Yadav had to self-isolate for seven days after being infected with the deadly virus. They missed the matches against Ireland and Uganda while dealing a blow to their championship aspirations.
IND vs BAN U19 Live: Captain Yash Dhull, Shaik Rashid amongst other stars RECOVER from Covid-19, join India practice
Nishant Sindhu led the side in Dhull’s absence as India struggled to field 11 fit players on the park in the game against Ireland. However, even in their absence, Team India didn’t have to struggle as they eased to victories over Ireland and newbies Uganda. But it comes as a great relief for the team with all of them returning for the quarterfinals.
“Most of the players have recovered and should be fit enough to play tomorrow,” a BCCI official told PTI.
Skipper Dhull, his deputy Shaik Rasheed, Sidharth Yadav, Aaradhya Yadav and Manav Parakh had returned positive RTPCR tests before the Ireland game. Both Dhull and Rasheed are important batters for the team and had looked in good touch against South Africa in their tournament opener.
IND vs BAN U19 Live: Captain Yash Dhull, Shaik Rashid amongst other stars RECOVER from Covid-19, join India practice
Opener Angkrish Raghuvanshi and all-rounder Raj Bawa’s confidence must be sky high after they scored match-winning tons against Uganda.
Left-arm spinner Vicky Ostwal has been India’s stand out bowler in the tournament with seven wickets. Another left-arm spinner Sindhu has been tidy with the ball, taking four wickets at an economy rate of 2.76 runs per over.
The Bangladesh batters will also not have an easy time negotiating the extra pace of Rajvardhan Hangargekar.
IND vs BAN U19 Live: Captain Yash Dhull, Shaik Rashid amongst other stars RECOVER from Covid-19, join India practice
All Over: Yet another comprehensive victory for India U19 as they beat Uganda U19 by a massive 326 runs in their final Group B game.
Nishant Sindhu takes 4/19. Earlier, Raj Bawa smashed 162 * & A Raghuvanshi scored 144 #BoysInBlue #U19CWC
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— BCCI (@BCCI) January 22, 2022
The game will be a rematch of the previous edition’s final in 2020 when Bangladesh had stunned the favourites to win their maiden title. Current Bangladesh skipper Rakibul Hasan was part of that memorable final.
In the recently held Asia Cup semifinal in the UAE, India had outplayed Bangladesh and gone on to win the title.
IND vs BAN U19 Live: Captain Yash Dhull, Shaik Rashid amongst other stars RECOVER from Covid-19, join India practice
Bangladesh’s entry into the knockouts here wasn’t as smooth as India’s. England outplayed them in the first game before they qualified with wins over Canada and UAE.
Squads: India: Yash Dhull (c), Harbour Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shaik Rasheed, Nishant Sindhu, Siddhartha Yadav, Aneeshwar Gautam, Manav Parakh, Kaushal Tambe, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Vicky Ostwal, Garv Sangwan, Dinesh Bana, Aaradhya Yadav, Raj Bawa, Vasu Vats, Ravi Kumar
Bangladesh: Rakibul Hasan (c), Abdullah Al Mamun, Ariful Islam, Md Fahim, Mahfijul Islam, Ripon Mondol, Naimur Rohman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Prantik Nawrose Nabil, Aich Mollah, Ashiqur Zaman, Iftakher Hossain Ifti, SM Meherob, Musfik Hasan, Tahjibul Islam
IND vs BAN U19 Live: Captain Yash Dhull, Shaik Rashid amongst other stars RECOVER from Covid-19, join India practice
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