Renowned commentator Harsha Bhogle and former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh heaped praise on the Bangladesh U-19 cricket team who clinched the U-19 World Cup after beating India by three wickets in the final at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom Sunday.
The young Tigers reached their destination with 23 balls in accordance with the Duckworth/Lewis method to spark wild celebrations back home as the former finally got the number of the latter in a grand finale.
This is a huge moment for Bangladesh cricket. And on the evidence of today's match, very well deserved. #U19CWCFinal
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 9, 2020
“This is a huge moment for Bangladesh cricket. And on the evidence of today's match, very well deserved. #U19CWCFinal,” Bhogle wrote on twitter.
This was a great final U-19 WORLD CUP.....congratulations @BCBtigers for winning the U19 World Cup..Team india chin up don’t worry u guys played like a champion @BCCI
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) February 9, 2020
Harbhajan wrote on twitter, “This was a great final U-19 WORLD CUP.....congratulations @BCBtigers for winning the U19 World Cup..Team india chin up don’t worry u guys played like a champion @BCCI.”
Massive congratulations to @BCBtigers on victory in the u-19 World cup. I watched the tournament closely & it looks like the world has a lot of young talent coming through. Will be interesting to see how they progress, but for now celebrate boys! #FutureStars pic.twitter.com/3JtBtKmLWs
— Shoaib Malik ?? (@realshoaibmalik) February 9, 2020
There were also praises from Pakistani all-rounder Shoaib Malik and former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan.
Malik wrote on twitter, “Massive congratulations to @BCBtigers on victory in the u-19 World cup. I watched the tournament closely & it looks like the world has a lot of young talent coming through. Will be interesting to see how they progress, but for now celebrate boys! #FutureStars”
Congratulations to #Bangladesh u19 team for winning the World Cup. Must do lot of great things for their cricket. Well tried India #IndvsBan #WorldCup
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) February 9, 2020
Pathan wrote on twitter, “Congratulations to #Bangladesh u19 team for winning the World Cup. Must do lot of great things for their cricket. Well tried India #IndvsBan #WorldCup.”
Meanwhile, former India batsman Mohammad Kaif wrote on twitter, "From 85/5 to a win! Emon’s knock despite injury and Akbar keeping his head under pressure won Bangladesh the game. #TeamIndia mustn’t lose heart though! Yashasvi’s temperament & Ravi’s googlies are huge takewayas! Congrats Bangladesh on your maiden title! #INDvBAN
From 85/5 to a win! Emon’s knock despite injury and Akbar keeping his head under pressure won Bangladesh the game. #TeamIndia mustn’t lose heart though! Yashasvi’s temperament & Ravi’s googlies are huge takewayas!
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) February 9, 2020
Congrats Bangladesh on your maiden title! #INDvBAN
Former India opener Aakash Chopra wrote on twitter, "Well done, Bangladesh. First team to reach South Africa ahead of the #U19CWC. Two years of getting the team together and preparing for this tournament. Our neighbours have their first ICC trophy in the cabinet courtesy the hard work and vision. Congrats."
Well done, Bangladesh. First team to reach South Africa ahead of the #U19CWC. Two years of getting the team together and preparing for this tournament. Our neighbours have their first ICC trophy in the cabinet courtesy the hard work and vision. Congrats. ??
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 9, 2020
Pakistan women's team cricketer and former captain Sana Mir wrote on twitter, "Bangladesh cricket has given a very strong message to the world. New U19 World Champions , Bangladesh #U19CWC #U19CWCFinal."
Bangladesh cricket has given a very strong message to the world. New U19 World Champions , Bangladesh #U19CWC #U19CWCFinal
— Sana Mir ثناء میر (@mir_sana05) February 9, 2020
Former West Indian all-rounder Ian Bishop wrote on twitter, "This has been a U19CWC final to savor. Well played to both teams for putting on a spectacle. Some of the bowling today was so intense and mature. Congrats to @BCBtigers on their first World Cup. Well deserved."
This has been a U19CWC final to savor. Well played to both teams for putting on a spectacle. Some of the bowling today was so intense and mature. Congrats to @BCBtigers on their first World Cup. Well deserved??????.
— Ian bishop (@irbishi) February 9, 2020
Former Australian cricketer Tom Moody wrote on twitter, "Wonderful moment for @BCBtigers thoroughly deserved this victory. #WorldCup #CWCU19 #FutureStars."
Wonderful moment for @BCBtigers thoroughly deserved this victory. #WorldCup #CWCU19 #FutureStars
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) February 9, 2020
Former Pakistani all-rounder Azhar Mahmood wrote on twitter, "Brilliant by @BCBtigers #under19 for becoming #Under19WorldCup #Champions. Great achievement for the young boys, gutsy and competitive cricket."
Brilliant by @BCBtigers #under19 for becoming #Under19WorldCup #Champions. Great achievement for the young boys, gutsy and competitive cricket.
— Azhar Mahmood (@AzharMahmood11) February 9, 2020
Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal wrote on twitter, "Congratulations to @BCBtigers for being champion of #U19CWC Hard luck to @BCCI .it was an amazing contest between #IndvsBan @ICC."
Congratulations to @BCBtigers for being champion of #U19CWC Hard luck to @BCCI .it was an amazing contest between #IndvsBan @ICC
— Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) February 9, 2020
