Scoring a century whereas batting alongside a lower-order batter isn’t any imply feat. India U-19 wicketkeeper-batter Harvansh Singh achieved this and put India in a commanding place towards Australia within the second Youth ‘Take a look at’ on Tuesday.
The 18-year-old opened up about his knock, journey, and his cricketing idol after the second day’s play right here.
“Once you rating a century on your nation it’s an unbelievable feeling. My father was there within the stands, he got here from Canada solely to look at the match. I wished to do that for him,” he stated.
“This hundred was potential solely as a result of (No. 10 batter) Anmoljeet didn’t give his wicket away and he performed nicely, which in flip helped me bat freely… I made a decision I’ll go for the large pictures if there are any unfastened deliveries.”
“I’m from Gandhidham in Kutch. I began taking part in when I used to be two years outdated. It was my dad’s curiosity and keenness that I performed. He moved to Canada in 2017 and works as a truck driver solely to assist fund cricket. At one level he determined to take me there as nicely, however he didn’t insist, I informed him I wished to play for India.”
“I need to be a big-match participant and match-winner like Yuvraj Singh, I’ve been impressed by him since childhood.”
Printed – October 08, 2024 09:10 pm IST