Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi congratulated the India Under-19 Cricket Team on their impressive win at the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026.
India have clinched the U19 Cricket World Cup title for a record sixth time, beating England by 100 runs in the final of the U-19 World Cup 2026 in Harare, Zimbabwe, last evening.
In a social media post, CM Majhi praised the team’s talent, discipline, and collective determination, stating that they’ve brought immense pride to the nation and inspired young athletes.
“Heartiest congratulations to the India Under-19 Cricket Team on winning the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 with a commanding victory in the final against England. This remarkable achievement reflects the team’s talent, discipline and collective determination. The young champions have brought immense pride to the nation and inspired aspiring sportspersons across the country. Best wishes to the players and support staff for continued success ahead”, read CM’s post on his X handle.
The victory marks a historic achievement for Indian cricket, with standout performances from players like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who scored 175 runs off 80 balls in the final. The team’s success has been lauded by political leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu, as well as cricket legends like Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar.
