Indian pacer doesn’t want hype around the U19 bowlers

The India U19 team played exceptionally well and humbled Australia in their opening encounter of the World Cup at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. The Indian team stamped their authority on the game and hardly put a foot wrong. They dictated terms to Jason Sangha’s men with both bat and ball and emerged victorious by 100 runs.

Skipper Prithvi Shaw, Manjot Kalra and Shubman Gill batted exceedingly well to post a handsome total of 328 on the board. Abhishek Sharma played a quick-fire knock to propel India’s total. During Australia’s run-chase, the Indian bowlers asserted themselves on the Kangaroos. The likes of Shivam Mavi and Kamlesh Nagarkoti clocked over 140kmph on several occasions.

They hurried the Aussie batsmen into playing false strokes and nipped out three wickets each. Moreover, they bowled enough dot deliveries which ensured that Australia’s run-rate was kept in check. However, Irfan Pathan has asked the fans to not get overawed by the readings on the speedometer just yet.

He appreciated Mavi and Nagarkoti’s efforts but also mentioned the speed varies from country to country based on the technology used as well as the kind of pitch. The Baroda pacer also mentioned that beating the batsman’s outside edge is an important aspect of bowling.

Irfan’s tweet:

He took to Twitter and expressed his views. “Dont take away anything from these fantastic young India 19 blowers but Don’t get hyped up with the speedometer. It doent stay the same. It all abt performing n beating the bat #under19worldcup #india”

Dont take away anything from these fantastic young India 19 blowers but Don’t get hyped up with the speedometer. It doent stay the same. It all abt performing n beating the bat #under19worldcup #india

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) January 14, 2018

After the thumping victory, Shaw’s men will play their second game against Papua New Guinea on the 16th of January. Having beaten Australia, India are more or less assured of a berth in the quarter-finals barring any miracles in their upcoming games against PNG and Zimbabwe.

Meanwhile, the Indians will look to replicate their form in the upcoming games and continue their rich vein of form. For the time being, the team looks strong in all departments and it won’t be a surprise if they go deep into the tournament.