‘We couldn’t execute’: Uday Saharan blames rash shots for India’s defeat in U19 World Cup 2024 final

Indian captain Uday Saharan shared his ideas on India’s heartbreaking defeat in the ICC U19 World Cup 2024 final in opposition to Australia on Sunday, February 11. The star batter praised his teammates for displaying preventing spirit all through the match and added that he’s happy with the Boys in Blue.

Hugh Weibgen-led Australia recorded a dominating 79-run win in the final at Benoni’s Willowmoore Park whereas defending 253 runs. Australian bowlers by no means allowed Indian batters to point out any signal of fightback with well timed wickets. 

An absence of significant partnerships was the principle cause behind India’s defeat and Saharan additionally blamed a number of rash shots for the heartbreak. The likes of Musheer Khan and Sachin Dhas additionally did not contribute in the final after a string of sensible performances in the match.

Saharan admitted that the Indian batters have been ready however did not execute their plans in opposition to spectacular Australian bowling.

“It was a very good tournament,” Saharan stated through the post-match presentation. “I am very proud of the boys, they all played very well. They all showed great fighting spirit from the start, very proud of them. We played a few rash shots, and couldn’t spend more time at the crease. We had prepared, but couldn’t execute. Got to learn a lot from the start to now. From the coaching staff to the games, learned a lot. Now we just need to keep learning more and move ahead.”

Meanwhile, Australian skipper Hugh Weibgen praised his bowlers for efficiently defending 253 runs and tipped his teammates to make massive in the longer term.

“It’s unbelievable, I am so proud of this group of boys and the coaches,” Hugh Weibgen stated. “A lot of work has gone in over the last few months. Fair bit of confidence that if we got 250 on the board we’d defend it. The form is temporary (on Singh), and the class is permanent. Full credit to the coaches for keeping faith in him. We had full faith that he could get the job done. India obviously a class side, they dominated the whole tournament and they were on the wrong side today but they have a lot of class. Personally, as a unit, they (bowlers) work so well together. They know their roles, they know their jobs. I’ll be very surprised if the four of them don’t go a long way.”