Minutes after India’s victory, Al Khadeer told the broadcaster, “This is the feeling we have been waiting for for a very long time.” “It’s the first time we’ve won the cup and it’s come with the under-19 kids. It shows the depth we have and what the future holds for us.”
Through the competition, India lost only one game against Australia in the Super Sixes, where they were bowled out for 87. semi-finals.
“The most special thing about this team is the belief,” said Al Khadeer. “I know it was a bad game against Australia. But the way they came back and played after that, all credit goes to the vibes we had. We kept it very simple. We thought we’d get it.” To do that, play proper cricket and ordinary cricket.” ,
“People are telling us that a lot of athletes have tried it and couldn’t get [the World Cup win]Player of the match Tita Sadhu said, ‘So this is the first cup for the Indian women’s team. We are all excited.
“For the first time BCCI took us under [their wing from the Women’s Cricket Association of India in 2007], This is after 2005, when Nushin Mam played the World Cup and she lost the final. For us to win it, for him to be our coach, it was really awesome.”
After the victory, the BCCI announced a cash reward of Rs 5 crore to the team and its support staff. Al Khadeer managed to contain her emotions while talking about what the title meant for the women’s game in India.
“From the national anthem to the victory, we got goosebumps,” he said. “I realize and understand how special it is to us. It has to be lived.” [the dream of winning World Cup] It’s commendable through young girls.”
Sadhu took 2 wickets for 6 runs in his four overs and put England in the nose in the beginning. He caught opener Liberty Heap Skye before bowling wicketkeeper Seren Smale through the gate. As the lone seamer in the XI, she said she depended on support from the spinners from the other end.
“It’s not lonely at all [being the only fast bowler in the XI] Because we are teammates,” he said. “I have other bowling partners, spinners. We have played two matches here against Sri Lanka and New Zealand. And we also saw the games played here. So we had a pretty good idea where to bowl.”
Shafali, who along with Richa Ghosh is part of the senior team playing the Women’s T20 World Cup starting February 10, will join the Indian setup on February 3, a day after the tri-series involving South Africa and West Indies ends.
“We did what we were here for,” he said. “The girls are incredible and support each other. The coaching staff kept reminding us what we’re here for. We’re here because of them, so thank you.”
Asked if the Under-19 Cup is the only trophy she will be going home with, she quipped: “No, the big one too.”
S Sudarshanan is the Deputy Editor at ESPNcricinfo
