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VVS Laxman

VVS Laxman

Head of Cricket, National Cricket Academy

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India's youth cricket empire

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Overseeing India's age-group cricket ecosystem

India has now won more Under-19 Cricket World Cups than every other nation combined. The sixth title, claimed on February 6, 2026, with a 100-run demolition of England in Harare, extended their lead over Australia—previously tied at four titles—to a commanding six-to-four margin. The tournament's standout performer, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, scored 175 off 80 balls in the final, the highest individual score in U-19 World Cup final history.

Updated Feb 7