DUBAI: He knows the value that a platform like ICC U-19 World Cup provides and no wonder India captain Virat Kohli prompt the current crop of India colts to "respect the opportunity" that they are getting.
The Prithvi Shaw-led workforce, coached by means of Rahul Dravid, will likely be vying for best honours within the fortnight long match in New Zealand beginning January 13.
"The ICC U-19 World Cup was a very important milestone in my career. It helped us get a good platform to build on and make our careers from thereon, so it holds a very important place in my mind and heart. It's very important to understand and respect the opportunity it provides you," Kohli was once quoted as announcing in an ICC media unencumber.
Kohli, who led India colts to world triumph in 2008, recalled his duel with Kane Williamson, who was once leading New Zealand within the match. In fact, India beat New Zealand within the semi-final.
"I remember playing against Kane. He was someone who always stood out in the team, his batting ability was very different from the other players who were around," Kohli recollected.
"Steve (Smith) and I did not quite play against at the U-19 level, so I didn't watch him bat, but he has come a long way in his career as well. It is good to know that so many people from that batch, not just three of us captaining our countries, but apart from that a lot of players have played for their respective countries."
Williamson, on his phase, mentioned: "It is a great stepping stone. Playing international cricket within your age group allows players to see slightly higher standards, the best of the best from the under-19 perspective, so (it is) a great tournament to be involved in."
The New Zealand skipper feels that for the reason that U-19 World Cup occurs as soon as in each and every two years, youngsters must seize the opportunity as there aren't any promises how many will go directly to play the senior World Cup that happens as soon as in 4 years.
"You do not get many alternatives to play World Cups, clearly on the best degree - it's as soon as each and every 4 years, if you're fortunate sufficient to be involved.
"So the opportunity to play on the age-group degree is an overly exciting alternative and one that should be loved."
The Prithvi Shaw-led workforce, coached by means of Rahul Dravid, will likely be vying for best honours within the fortnight long match in New Zealand beginning January 13.
"The ICC U-19 World Cup was a very important milestone in my career. It helped us get a good platform to build on and make our careers from thereon, so it holds a very important place in my mind and heart. It's very important to understand and respect the opportunity it provides you," Kohli was once quoted as announcing in an ICC media unencumber.
Kohli, who led India colts to world triumph in 2008, recalled his duel with Kane Williamson, who was once leading New Zealand within the match. In fact, India beat New Zealand within the semi-final.
"I remember playing against Kane. He was someone who always stood out in the team, his batting ability was very different from the other players who were around," Kohli recollected.
"Steve (Smith) and I did not quite play against at the U-19 level, so I didn't watch him bat, but he has come a long way in his career as well. It is good to know that so many people from that batch, not just three of us captaining our countries, but apart from that a lot of players have played for their respective countries."
Williamson, on his phase, mentioned: "It is a great stepping stone. Playing international cricket within your age group allows players to see slightly higher standards, the best of the best from the under-19 perspective, so (it is) a great tournament to be involved in."
The New Zealand skipper feels that for the reason that U-19 World Cup occurs as soon as in each and every two years, youngsters must seize the opportunity as there aren't any promises how many will go directly to play the senior World Cup that happens as soon as in 4 years.
"You do not get many alternatives to play World Cups, clearly on the best degree - it's as soon as each and every 4 years, if you're fortunate sufficient to be involved.
"So the opportunity to play on the age-group degree is an overly exciting alternative and one that should be loved."
Respect opportunity you are getting: Virat Kohli's tips for U-19s
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