India win U-19 World Cup

It was a super duper sunday on March 2, 2008 for the Indian colts, who created history in Malaysia by clinching the Under-19 World Cup title after beating the Proteas -- South Africa -- by twelve runs in a rain curtailed final. Captain Virat Kohli led the team from the front and bagged the nation a coveted glory. It was an exceptional day in Indian cricket history when the Indian young warriors fought their way out of the World Cup victorious, without dropping a single match in the championship. The Indians have been crowned the Under-19 kings earlier under the captainship of Mohammad Kaif in 1999-2000. Speaking exclusively, skipper Virat expresses joy and calls this win a complete team effort.

On the victory:

Virat Kohli -- a young lad with matured head on his shoulders -- was thrilled with the victory. The man of the moment was completely out of words and said cheerfully that it was a complete team effort. The nation registered a victory because they played like a unit.

On India's victory in Sydney:

Virat was not only happy about his own team's win in Malaysia, but also expressed joy over the Men in Blue's win in the first finals of on-going Commonwealth Bank series in Sydney. He said that he is extemely delighted how the team has performed down under. Virat added that both the teams wished each other pre and post victories.

On chances of winning:

When quizzed about the how the pressure was handled throughout the tournament and his chances on winning the Under-19 World Cup, Virakt said that he had faith in his team. Each player believed in each other's capacities and talents. There were nervous moments throughout various matches in the tournament, however, Virat maintained that it is all a part of the game. He said that he kept telling his team mates that catches will be dropped, partnerships within the oppent teams will be built, but all that needs to be done is give 100 per cent throughout. Virat also believed that the team did eventually come out well and gave their best which bagged them the coveted prize.

On celebrations post victory:

The skipper was clueless about how he would celebrate the victory with the boys in the dressing room. When asked about what would the celebrations be like, he said that he would have to go and see how the dressing room has reacted to the victory.