In his novel Netherland, Joseph O’Neill describes the rhythm of fielding in cricket as ‘pulmonary’ — the fielders converging as one as the bowler runs in before reverting to their positions after each ...
India now face England in the summit clash here on Friday. It will be India's 10th final in the U19 showpiece, a testimony to BCCI's structured junior cricket programme that unearths serious talent.
Sachin Tendulkar interacted with the U19 Indian cricketers ahead of the crucial game against arch-rivals Pakistan.