India to face Pakistan in ICC U19 World Cup opener

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 15:47

India will open their ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup campaign against two-time winners Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS) on February 15, according to reports.

St Stephen`s felicitates its champion Unmukt

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 4, 2012, 21:45

Putting the bitterness of the past behind, cricketer Unmukt Chand returned to his alma mater today to be cheered and felicitated by his peers and teachers, in what was a fitting homecoming.

Delhi announces Rs.25 lakh reward for Unmukt Chand

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 4, 2012, 20:26

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Tuesday announced a cash reward of Rs.25 lakh for teenaged cricketer Unmukt Chand who led the Indian team to victory in the final of U-19 cricket World Cup.

Under 19 Cup hero Harmeet felicitated by his college

Last Updated: Friday, August 31, 2012, 17:35

In contrast to captain Unmukt Chand, who led India to their third U-19 World Cup win in Australia last Sunday but is facing problems of low attendance in his college, teammate Harmeet Singh is fortunate as his college here has recognised his feats and supported him.

I look upto Virat for inspiration, says Unmukt

Last Updated: Friday, August 31, 2012, 16:39

His confident strides, the swagger at the crease bear striking similarities with another former India U-19 captain and Unmukt Chand readily agrees that Virat Kohli has been an inspiration for him.

Unmukt is more talented than Gambhir, says coach Bhardwaj

Last Updated: Monday, August 27, 2012, 16:43

For a coach, it is as difficult to compare two of his favourite students as it is for a parent to discriminate between kids but Sanjay Bhardwaj feels that India U-19 captain Unmukt Chand is a better talent than his other illustrious ward Gautam Gambhir.

World Cup victory in Australia is special: Ganguly

Last Updated: Monday, August 27, 2012, 14:25

Complimenting the Indian team for winning the Under-19 cricket World Cup in Australia, former captain Sourav Ganguly said the victory was special since it came on Australian soil.

Chand is ready for next level: Wasim Akram

Last Updated: Monday, August 27, 2012, 08:44

ormer Pakistan captain Wasim Akram today lavished praise on India U-19 skipper Unmukt Chand for guiding his team to its third World Cup title here today and said the opener is ready to play for the senior side.

It was a total team effort, says U-19 selector Kuruvilla

Last Updated: Sunday, August 26, 2012, 19:44

Junior selection panel chairman Abey Kuruvilla termed the U-19 World Cup triumph as a terrific team performance. "It was a terrific team performance. They played as a unit right through the tournament and deserved to win,

Beating Aussies in final is a great achievement: Virat Kohli

Last Updated: Sunday, August 26, 2012, 18:56

Virat Kohli, who led the India colts to a World Cup triumph in Kuala Lumpur four years ago congratulated Unmukt Chand led team for beating the mighty Australians in their den.

Unmukt could feel cup in hand 3 days ago

Last Updated: Sunday, August 26, 2012, 15:05

"I can feel the Cup in my hands" -- this was Unmukt Chand`s BBM status a good 72 hours before he led India to their third Under-19 cricket World Cup trophy in Townsville, Australia today.

Confident India set sights on U-19 WC final

Last Updated: Friday, August 24, 2012, 20:04

Their confidence at an all time high after the narrow win over arch-rivals Pakistan in the quarter-finals, India would look to carry on the good show against New Zealand in the semi-finals of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup on Thursday.