The Under-19 World Cup champions from India returned home on Sunday. Family members and fans greeted players at Mumbai airport with enthusiastic welcomes. Supporters gathered to congratulate the team on its title victory.
Ayush Matre led India to a 100-run victory over England in the Under-19 ODI World Cup final which took place on Thursday. The team achieved an unblemished record during the entire competition. The team demonstrated their ability to work together effectively through their training activities.
Ayush Matre's father felt both pride and happiness after the team returned home. He announced that all the effort he had dedicated to his craft throughout the years had finally paid off. The Board of Control for Cricket in India will organize an official victory celebration which will take place in the near future.
The BCCI announced a cash reward of ₹7.5 crore for the players. The head coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar led the team to achieve this accomplishment. The award recognizes athletes who maintained discipline and exerted themselves while demonstrating skill throughout the competition.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi played a main part in the final through his powerful batting performance. He scored 175 runs from 80 balls which allowed India to achieve a dominant victory.
India achieved their latest Under-19 World Cup championship through this victory. The previous championship wins occurred in 2000, 2008, 2012, 2018, and 2022.