Ludhiana (Punjab) [India], August 19 (ANI): Young cricketer Anmoljit Singh from Ludhiana has earned a spot within the India Under-19 cricket group for the upcoming tour of Australia, marking a proud second for Punjab cricket.
Speaking about his choice, Anmoljit stated the preparations are already in full swing.
‘The preparation is ongoing and a coaching camp can be held in just a few days for the group,’ he informed ANI.
The teenager has steadily climbed the ranks, having represented Punjab in age-group cricket.
‘I performed for the state within the Under-16. I performed within the Under-19 sequence in opposition to Australia in India,’ he added.
Anmoljit additionally revealed his inspiration, ‘I idealised cricketer Harbhajan Singh.’
He expressed his admiration for the legendary India off-spinner who additionally hails from Punjab.
Recently, the United States of America (USA) grew to become the sixteenth and closing group to seal their spot on the 2026 ICC Under-19 Men’s World Cup, which can be collectively hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia.
Zimbabwe, being a Full Member nation, earned computerized qualification together with the highest ten groups from the 2024 version, as per ESPNcricinfo.Among the direct entrants are India and Australia, the finalists from the final version, alongside Bangladesh, England, Ireland, Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, South Africa and West Indies.
The remaining 5 slots had been stuffed by way of the regional qualifiers. From Africa, Tanzania secured their maiden World Cup berth. Despite being co-hosts, Namibia missed out as they’d a poor run within the qualifiers, as solely Full Member host nations get computerized entry.
In Asia, Afghanistan edged previous Nepal on internet run-rate after their essential match was washed out, whereas Japan clinched the East Asia-Pacific Qualifier. Scotland grabbed the Europe Qualifier spot following a nail-biting end in opposition to the Netherlands, and within the Americas, the USA topped the desk by beating Canada, Bermuda and Argentina.
The event format will see the 16 groups divided into 4 teams, with the highest three from every group advancing to the Super Sixes. From there, the most effective two groups in every group will progress to the semi-finals.
India is probably the most profitable aspect in Under-19 World Cup historical past with 5 titles, whereas defending champions Australia have lifted the trophy 4 occasions. (ANI)