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Virender Sehwag believes that the Under-19 World Cup provides a wonderful opportunity for youngsters to build their confidence and hopes that the current tournament produces some future talent. "I think whoever plays well in the ICC U19 CWC 2012 and keeps performing well in first-class cricket could also end up traveling to Australia for the ICC CWC 2015. I'm hoping a couple of guys will come through, especially for India," said Sehwag, in an ICC media release.
The 33-year-old also acknowledged the fact that the tournament would harbor many new cricketing relationships, "the players have a great opportunity to go out there, play with and against the best and perform well. They will be motivated and will get a lot of self-confidence. The players will also make a lot of friends for life during the tournament."
The Indian opener offered some words of motivation for the U-19 squad, "go there and give your best, just make the most of the opportunity. Try to win the World Cup for your country," he said. "Mohammad Kaif won it in 2000 and Virat Kohli lifted the trophy in 2008. Maybe, this time, the India captain (Unmukt Chand) can lift the Cup again and make us proud. Every single player from the current India team is wishing the very best of luck to the India team in the U-19 CWC 2012," Sehwag added.
Sehwag, who played in the Under-19 World Cup in 1998, didn't quite prosper in the tournament, scoring a highest of just 38 against South Africa. He did shine with the ball though, and his off spin helped him pick up seven wickets. Talking about that particular tournament Sehwag said, "we played against a lot of top teams - South Africa, England, Australia, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, Pakistan - in that event. It was a great platform. Any player who performs at that level can harbour hopes of playing at the highest level."
The 33-year-old also acknowledged the fact that the tournament would harbor many new cricketing relationships, "the players have a great opportunity to go out there, play with and against the best and perform well. They will be motivated and will get a lot of self-confidence. The players will also make a lot of friends for life during the tournament."
The Indian opener offered some words of motivation for the U-19 squad, "go there and give your best, just make the most of the opportunity. Try to win the World Cup for your country," he said. "Mohammad Kaif won it in 2000 and Virat Kohli lifted the trophy in 2008. Maybe, this time, the India captain (Unmukt Chand) can lift the Cup again and make us proud. Every single player from the current India team is wishing the very best of luck to the India team in the U-19 CWC 2012," Sehwag added.
Sehwag, who played in the Under-19 World Cup in 1998, didn't quite prosper in the tournament, scoring a highest of just 38 against South Africa. He did shine with the ball though, and his off spin helped him pick up seven wickets. Talking about that particular tournament Sehwag said, "we played against a lot of top teams - South Africa, England, Australia, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, Pakistan - in that event. It was a great platform. Any player who performs at that level can harbour hopes of playing at the highest level."
