Team did not play their number 1 game in U-19 World Cup final: Coach Dravid
Rahul Dravid
The former Indian captain said 'I don't think we played our number one game in the final, but playing such a high-pressure final in such a big tournament is another experience'
In a press conference in Mumbai, the coach of the under 19 Indian Cricket team Rahul Dravid, expressed his happiness on the recent victory of his team.
He said that the entire credit for the victory rests with the team as they are the ones who made sacrifices.
Dravid said "I know the impact a coach can have on the team, but real credit goes to the players. They are the ones who stand up in such pressure games, they are the ones who stood up & showed maturity. They are the ones who made sacrifices. Credit is entirely theirs"
He added "the real satisfaction was in the process. Planning and developing of U-19 players wasin place. I am really happy because of these fifteen boys winning the World Cup. The way they have played and executed in pressure, these kinds of things give you happiness".
The former Indiancaptain said "I don't think we played our number one game in the final, but playing such a high-pressure final in such a big tournament is another experience. Then coming to Mumbai and seeing excitement, noise and so many people around them, is another kind of experience."
The captain of the team, Prithvi Shah thanked the senior players for the experiences. He said " When you go to a higher level, you get good experience from your senior players. You get many things from them. Things which help you in your game".
The Under-19 cricket team of India reached Mumbai on Monday after the dominant performance in the World Cup tournament.
Indiaremained unbeaten throughoutto lift the trophy for a record fourth time in New Zealand.
The teamreceived a warm welcome at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbaiby some senior officials of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) and a significant number of fans.