Former cricketers and others congratulated India on social media for winning the U-19 World Cup on Saturday. India beat England by four wickets to clinch the U-19 World Cup title for the fifth time.V. V. S. Laxman, who is with the team in the Caribbean, hailed India’s resilience and character to tide over a COVID-19 outbreak within the squad. On Twitter, he wrote: “Wonderful display of resilience and character! So proud of the boys, it’s been great spending time with the Under-19 team and watching them grow. This is just the beginning, I am confident they will go on to bigger things in time to come.” Covid hit their camp during the WC and at one point had only 12 to choose from. Yet the intensity didn’t drop amidst adversity. Won every game, that too clinically. Proud of the team. Special congratulations to @VVSLaxman281, Hrishikesh, Sairaj, Manish & other staff #U19CWC pic.twitter.com/t1tQpRv3pT— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) February 6, 2022 Tamil Nadu and India player Dinesh Karthik said the team had made the country proud. He tweeted: “A six to seal the deal! So so happy for all of you… you all have made us proud! Many congratulations, Team India.” Mithali Raj…
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'Magnificent stuff' – India's U-19 World Cup win hailed on Twitter – Sportstar
