DHAKA, Bangladesh – West Indies Under-19 captain Shimron Hetmyer spoke to WICB Media today ahead of the Final in the ICC Youth World Cup against India Under-19s tomorrow (tonight – East Caribbean Time) at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium. The match will shown “live” on ESPN Caribbean.
The Windies Under-19s has not looked back since a 61-run defeat to England Under-19s in the opening match, having beaten Fiji and Zimbabwe in the group stage to qualify for the quarter-finals.
Hetmyer’s side reserved its best for the knockout rounds, first stunning Pakistan by five wickets before ending host Bangladesh’s dream with a thrilling three-wicket win in last Thursday’s semi-final.
Hetmyer, Shamar Springer and the hard-hitting Gidron Pope starred in both the run-chases, while Alzarri Joseph’s fiery spells – often being timed at above 145 kph – along with the accuracy of Chemar Holder and Keemo Paul have been telling in putting opposition batting under pressure.
North American viewers can follow the entire match on Willow Cricket Channel.