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'We did likewise': Mohit Ulva reveals why India celebrated aggressively vs Pakistan

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

In short

India successfully chased down a daunting target of 338 runs despite stumbling to 252/8 in the 42nd over of the tournament decider. Mohit Ulva anchored the lower-order resurgence by scoring an unbeaten 49 runs from 26 deliveries, striking a boundary off the final ball when three runs were required. He explained that tactical discussions with partner Manal Chauhan focused simply on batting through to the last ball, backed by dressing room belief.

Key points

  • The Indian team stated their animated gestures were emotional, spontaneous reactions rath…: The Indian team stated their animated gestures were emotional, spontaneous reactions rather than deliberate provocations.
  • Support staff encouragement helped lower-order batters maintain confidence during the dem…: Support staff encouragement helped lower-order batters maintain confidence during the demanding 338-run chase.
  • Crucial lower-order contributions from Manal Chauhan and number eleven C Venkata kept Ind…: Crucial lower-order contributions from Manal Chauhan and number eleven C Venkata kept India in contention.

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India U-19 batter Mohit Ulva has explained the emotions behind the team's animated celebrations following their dramatic one-wicket victory over

Pakistan in the Under-19 Asia Cup final, insisting that the players were simply celebrating their triumph and had no intention of provoking their opponents.

Mohit, who played a decisive role in India's remarkable chase with an unbeaten 49 off just 26 balls, said the celebrations were a natural reaction to the occasion, given the intensity of an India-Pakistan contest and the fact that it was a final.

The celebrations that followed, however, became a talking point, with several Indian players facing criticism on social media for their aggressive gestures towards the Pakistani players.

Mohit revealed that the celebrations were a spontaneous expression of the emotions surrounding an India-Pakistan final. He also recalled how the Indian youngsters had not taken Pakistan's celebrations during the league-stage encounter personally.

"It is natural. It was an India vs Pakistan match, and additionally, a final. The way they celebrated after beating us in the league stage. Actually, we were not even taking their celebration personally.

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