England secured a semifinal berth with a 65-run victory over New Zealand on Friday, while Afghanistan also progressed to the last four stage with a 191-run win over Ireland. It means Sunday\u2019s contest between India and Pakistan is now a virtual knockout, with only one team from Group 2 set to progress to the knockouts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIn what was an invaluable experience, the next generation got insights and perspectives on the important ingredients for success and longevity in an ever evolving sport, not just limited to technical skills and remaining fit but also the importance of staying focused, disciplined, humble and rooted in success,\u201d wrote the BCCI on its \u2018X\u2019 account on Friday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
They also posted pictures of the entire U19 team being together along with the entire support staff \u2013 head coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar, bowling coach Sunil Joshi and fielding coach Subhadeep Ghosh - with Tendulkar in the background. Apart from the coaches, VVS Laxman, former India cricketer and Head of Cricket at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) was spotted in the pictures.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With the Indian U19 team in Zimbabwe for the #U19WorldCup. Hungry, focused and eager to learn. Embracing the challenge, growing with every session and proud to represent the country on the world stage,\u201d wrote Laxman on his \u2018X\u2019 account.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
They also posted pictures of the entire U19 team being together along with the entire support staff \u2013 head coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar, bowling coach Sunil Joshi and fielding coach Subhadeep Ghosh - with Tendulkar in the background. Apart from the coaches, VVS Laxman, former India cricketer and Head of Cricket at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) was spotted in the pictures.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pakistan, meanwhile, have suffered a major blow ahead of the crucial clash against India as wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Shayan has been ruled out of the tournament after being struck on the nose while keeping to a fast-bowler during a scenario-based practice match. Following the blow, Shayan was taken to hospital, where X-rays confirmed a fracture.<\/p>\r\n\r\n