Sanjay Bhardwaj all praise for Unmukt Chand ? Cricket News Update
India?s Under-19 Cricket coach, Sanjay Bhardwaj, on Monday lavished praise on the World Cup winning skipper Unmukt Chand, saying the rookie top order batsman is more talented than the Delhi dasher, Gautam Gambhir.
?Unmukt is certainly more talented than what Gautam was at his age,? Bhardwaj told PTI?on Monday. ?While Unmukt is a mixture of talent and hardwork, Gautam was all sweat,? the Indian coach explained.
Chand, the 19-year-old emerging batsman from Delhi, led his side from the front during the six-wicket win over Australia in the U-19 Cricket World Cup final against Australia, on Sunday, to win the coveted trophy for his country. The Indian skipper played a scintillating knock of 111 not out, studded with seven muscular boundaries and six lofty sixes.
?If you see Unmukt's career graph, his biggest plus is grabbing every major opportunity with both hands. Gautam had to struggle and fight a lot more than Unmukt," said Bhardwaj comparing the two Delhi lads.
Sanjay said that he was lucky that he got a chance to mentor the talented players like Unmukt Chand and Gautam Gambhir, adding that it was the talent of the duo that earned him a name as a coach.
Unmukt Chand made his first-class debut in November 2010, and has so far played 11 matches for Delhi and averages 43.41 with the bat. He also has a century and four half centuries in his name. The right-handed opening batsman made his List A debut in February 2010 and has to date played 12 one-day matches, in which he has scored a half century as well. He also played for Delhi Daredevils in this year?s Indian Premier League.
Replying to a query regarding Unmukt?s chances of earning a national call-up, Sanjay said, "By early 2013, Unmukt should be in the senior team. Obviously, he would have to perform well but he has the talent and willpower to do well."
In another interview, to DNA India the Indian coach said that the victory over Pakistan in the quarter-final gave his side the confidence to win the title, after defeating New Zealand in the semis and Australia in the final.
Source: http://blogs.bettor.com/Sanjay-Bhardwaj-all-praise-for-Unmukt-Chand-Cricket-News-Update-a182880
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