The Indian U19 Cricket Team scored a phenomenal victory at the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup in Antigua. However, Yash Dhull, the captain of this team stole the spotlight. Interestingly, Yash would not even play the finals this year! This was in January 2022 when he tested positive for COVID-19 and could not play with his team against Uganda. Nevertheless, he recovered quite fast and led his team to victory against England in the finals in February.
Who is Yash Dhull?
All this talk about Yash Dhull may have you intrigued about the origins of this cricket superstar. Yash Dhull is currently the captain of the Indian U19 Cricket Team. But sadly, he will no longer be the captain next year since he is turning 20. Even so, his tenure as the captain began on December 2021 as he joined the hall of fame of teenage cricket champions in India. Yash Dhull now sits among the ranks of cricketers like Virat Kohli, Ravi Shastri, Rahul Dravid, and Prithvi Shaw.
U19 Cricket Team Captain Yash Dhull – Wiki – Bio
- Date of Birth: 11th November 2002 (19 years as of 2021).
- Place of Birth: Delhi
- Height: 5’9”
- Father: Vijay Dhull, executive in a cosmetic company.
- Mother: Neelam Dhull, homemaker.
- Siblings: He has an elder sister.
- Address: Janakpuri, South-West district of Delhi.
- Jersey Number: No. 22.
Indian U19 Cricket Team – Why did BCCI choose Yash Dhull as captain?
Yash Dhull trained at the Bal Bhawan Cricket Academy in Dwarka, Delhi. His father enrolled him into the academy at an early age. However, a successful cricket captain needs to have many skills that aren’t taught in an academy. For example, patience and perseverance are two of the skills that Yash Dhull was practically born with. We think this is why he became captain of the Indian U19 Cricket Team in 2021. According to Pradeep Kochhar, his coach, Yash had a unique ability. This was, being able to control his emotions even in the most challenging situations. We think that was the primary reason he was chosen as the captain.
U19 Cricket Team Captain’s rise to fame
Apart from leadership skills, Yash Dhull had many other competencies that make him an ace batsman as well. Although he originally wanted to be a medium paced bowler, his skills in batting were obvious. With a keen ball sense, his batting abilities can mirror those of Virat Kohli as well!
Interesting Facts about Yash Dhull
- Yash Dhull’s father gave up his corporate job to fuel his son’s cricket career.
- Yash Dhull’s grandfather is a veteran of the Indian army.
- There is no background of nepotism in Dhull’s rise to fame.
- Dhull’s grandfather covered all household expenses with his pension while Dhull’s father dedicated his time to his son’s cricket coaching.
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