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NDTV
3 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Ludhiana's Anmoljit Singh, Who Idolised Harbhajan Singh, Named In India U-19 Tour To Australia
Young cricketer Anmoljit Singh from Ludhiana has earned a place in the India Under-19 cricket team for the upcoming tour of Australia, marking a proud moment for Punjab cricket. Speaking about his selection, Anmoljit said the preparations are already in full swing. "The preparation is ongoing and a training camp will be held in a few days for the team," he told ANI. The youngster has steadily climbed the ranks, having represented Punjab in age-group cricket. "I played for the state in the Under-16. I played in the Under-19 series against Australia in India," he added. Anmoljit also revealed his inspiration, "I idealised cricketer Harbhajan Singh." He expressed his admiration for the legendary India off-spinner who also hails from Punjab. Recently, the United States of America (USA) became the 16th and final team to seal their spot at the 2026 ICC Under-19 Men's World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia. Zimbabwe, being a Full Member nation, earned automatic qualification along with the top ten teams from the 2024 edition, as per the direct entrants are India and Australia, the finalists from the last edition, alongside Bangladesh, England, Ireland, Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, South Africa and West Indies. The remaining five slots were filled through the regional qualifiers. From Africa, Tanzania secured their maiden World Cup berth. Despite being co-hosts, Namibia missed out as they had a poor run in the qualifiers, as only Full Member host nations get automatic entry. In Asia, Afghanistan edged past Nepal on net run-rate after their crucial match was washed out, while Japan clinched the East Asia-Pacific Qualifier. Scotland grabbed the Europe Qualifier spot following a nail-biting finish against the Netherlands, and in the Americas, the USA topped the table by beating Canada, Bermuda and Argentina. The tournament format will see the 16 teams divided into four groups, with the top three from each group advancing to the Super Sixes. From there, the best two teams in each group will progress to the semi-finals. India is the most successful side in Under-19 World Cup history with five titles, while defending champions Australia have lifted the trophy four times.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Who is Anmoljit Singh? Punjab teen inspired by Harbhajan Singh earns India U-19 call-up
Anmoljit Singh (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Young cricketer Anmoljit Singh from Ludhiana has secured a place in the India Under-19 team for the upcoming tour of Australia, bringing pride to Punjab cricket. Reacting to his selection, Anmoljit said preparations are already underway. 'The preparation is ongoing and a training camp will be held in a few days for the team,' he told ANI. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The 18-year-old has been steadily rising through the ranks, having represented Punjab in various age-group competitions. 'I played for the state in the Under-16. I played in the Under-19 series against Australia in India,' he added. Anmoljit also spoke about his cricketing inspiration, revealing his admiration for former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh . 'I idealised cricketer Harbhajan Singh,' he said, expressing pride in following the footsteps of the Punjab legend. Meanwhile, global preparations are also in full swing for the 2026 ICC Under-19 Men's World Cup, to be jointly hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia. The USA recently became the 16th and final team to qualify, joining the 10 direct entrants from the 2024 edition and five regional qualifiers. India and Australia, the finalists from the last tournament, have earned automatic entry along with Bangladesh, England, Ireland, Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, South Africa and the West Indies. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 20 Legendary Cars from the Past Undo Hosts Zimbabwe also qualified directly as a Full Member nation. Among the regional qualifiers, Tanzania made history by booking their maiden U-19 World Cup berth from Africa. Afghanistan clinched the Asia spot ahead of Nepal on net run-rate after their decisive clash was washed out. Japan topped the East Asia-Pacific group, Scotland grabbed the Europe slot with a dramatic win over the Netherlands, and the USA qualified from the Americas after victories against Canada, Bermuda and Argentina. The 2026 edition will feature 16 teams divided into four groups. The top three from each group will advance to the Super Sixes, followed by semi-finals and the final. India remain the most successful team in U-19 World Cup history with five titles, while defending champions Australia have lifted the trophy four times. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
