Rahul Dravid's motivational video inspired India at U19 World Cup, says Yashasvi Jaiswal

India U19 steamrolled Pakistan U19 by 10 wickets to march into final of ongoing ICC U19 World Cup. Opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal slammed an unbeaten century by scoring 105 runs from 113 balls. In an interview with a leading Indian daily, Jaiswal said that job is t yet done. He added that team still needs to win Sunday’s final game.

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"Rahul Dravid inspired us to do well," says Yashasvi Jaiswal

Former Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid was coach of India U19 team in 2016 and 2018 editions. Under his command, India U19 reached final in 2016 and went one step furr in 2018 by lifting trophy. Even though junior team is currently coached by Paras Mhambrey, Rahul Dravid still found a way to reach out to ‘Boys in Blue’ ahead of ir semi-final clash.

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In interview, Yashasvi Jaiswal said that Rahul Dravid motivated team with a short video that drove m to do well. In video, Dravid told youngsters to treat game like any or and reminded m that game is played in 22 yards out in middle.

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India U19 storms into U19 World Cup final

India U19 will w face winner of second semi-final in a title clash scheduled for February 9 in Potchefstroom. second semi-final will be played between New Zealand U19 and Bangladesh U19 on February 6. For final match this coming Sunday,  India U19 unit will be chasing ir record fifth ICC Under-19 World Cup title.

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