Hold your nerve, get the Cup: Venkatesh Prasad

The last time the India under-19 team was fighting for the World Cup in the final in Sri Lanka two years ago, then-coach Venkatesh Prasad had returned a disappointed man. Now the bowling coach of the senior team, he naturally wants the colts in Kuala Lumpur to go one step ahead: "It was a narrow miss the last time round but now I want these boys to do what we couldn't. All our best wishes are with the boys."

"They are a fine combine and have been playing some very good cricket, they just need to hold their nerve and win the final. We all hope that they return home triumphant," said Prasad soon after the Indian team's nets at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.

Meanwhile, Sachin Tendulkar too wished the colts the very best. "Go out there and enjoy the atmosphere of the final. All our good wishes are with them. All the very best to them and we hope they come home with the Cup," he said.

Even Harbhajan Singh said he had no doubts the under-19 team would win the final on Sunday. "It's a double header and I am sure that both teams will emerge victors," said Bhajji, adding: "The U-19 boys have shown a lot of maturity in their method of play and I see no reason why they can't win the final."

News Source : Samachar