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New Delhi, Feb 3 (CRICKETNMORE)<\/strong> - Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar and India skipper Virat Kohli led the cricket fraternity in congratulating the Rahul Dravid-coached India Under 19 side, which thrashed Australia by eight wickets to clinch the World Cup for the fourth time at Tauranga in New Zealand on Saturday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Backed by some immaculate bowling, the Prithvi Shaw-led side rode on opener Manjot Kalra's unbeaten century to overhaul Australia's modest target of 217 and clinch the trophy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"With great team work, big dreams work. Congratulations to our World Champions!! We are proud of you. A big congratulations to Rahul and Paras for their guidance," Tendulkar said in a video message posted on his Twitter handle. <\/p>\r\n\r\n

Kohli, who also led the India U19 side to a World Cup win in 2008, said: "What a win for the U19 boys, take it as a stepping stone; Long long way to go! Enjoy the moment!"<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Team India head coach Ravi Shastri echoed the words of the captain, saying: "Great performance boys. You were ahead by a country mile all the way. Enjoy the moment."<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Crediting Dravid for the win, former India opener Virender Sehwag said: "Every Indian is delighted, all credit to Rahul Dravid for committing himself to these young kids, and a legend like him deserves to lay his hands on the WC. Only Fitting."<\/p>\r\n\r\n

In another message, the swashbuckling opener said: "These boys are in such safe hands. Safest hands of Rahul Dravid. Great great contribution for the future of these youngsters and Indian Cricket. We have some great upcoming talent "<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Dravid's long time teammate and close friend V.V.S. Laxman in his message said: "Congratulations to the Indian team on dominating the #U19WorldCup and being the deserved champions. Everyone stood up and maintained the intensity throughout the tournament. Truly memorable win. Cherish and soak in this moment."<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Middle order batsman Suresh Raina also hailed the efforts of the colts in lifting the silverware, and said: "Great work by the U-19 team to remain undefeated in the World Cup. Truly deserving winners. Your work has just begun, enjoy this moment!"<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"A special shoutout to #RahulDravid who has continuously worked hard behind the scenes to help this team achieve its true potential," Raina said in another tweet.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Team India discard Yuvraj singh wrote: "Many congratulations to India U19 on winning the World Cup ! Great team effort no suprises at all on such a champion side."<\/p>\r\n\r\n

India's premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin wrote: "Congrats to the Indian team on winning the ICC Under 19 World Cup, they have been ruthless and professional through the tournament. It's a proud feeling and well done to the entire team and the support staff."<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Former India pace bowling star Zaheer Khan in his tweet wrote: A big congratulations to the young guns of Indian cricket on winning the under19 Cricket World Cup!!"<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The Indian colts entered the tournament by beating Australia by 100 runs before thrashing minnows Papua New Guinea and Zimbabwe by 10 wickets.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The boys-in-blue then went past Bangladesh by 131 runs in the quarter-finals before hammering Pakistan by 203 runs in the semi-final.<\/p>\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2018\/02\/sachin-tendulkar.jpg", "alt_img": "Sachin, Kohli lead wishes for India U-19 stars Images", "alt_title": "Sachin, Kohli lead wishes for India U-19 stars", "image1": "", "video": "", "seo_title": "Sachin, Kohli lead wishes for India U-19 stars on Cricketnmore.", "seo_desc": "New Delhi, Feb 3 (CRICKETNMORE) - Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar and India skipper Virat Kohli led the cricket fraternity in congratulating the Rahul Dravid-coached India Under 19 side, which thrashed on Cricketnmore.", "seo_keywords": "ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2018, Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar", "tag": "", "tagging": "ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2018,Virat Kohli,Sachin Tendulkar,", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "1", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": "0", "slug": "sachin-kohli-lead-wishes-for-india-u19-stars", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": "0000-00-00", "ians_time": "00:00:00", "server_time": "0000-00-00 00:00:00", "trash": "0", "view_count": "4866", "page_break": "1", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "0", "created": "2018-02-03 17:47:34", "updated": "2018-09-09 12:50:11", "img_from": "", "img_source": "", "schedule_publish": "0000-00-00 00:00:00", "news_keywords": null, "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "0", "google_feed": "0", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "1", "jio_date": "2018-02-03 17:47:34", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "1", "breaking_news": "0", "google_date": "2018-02-03 17:47:34", "featured": "0", "pred_match_id": null, "article_content_type": null, "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-news\/sachin-kohli-lead-wishes-for-india-u19-stars-34806" }