If we will beat India we’re adequate to win the World Cup, says coach Nawaz

Bangladesh U-19 coach Naveed Nawaz termed India’s youth cricket constructions as among the best and thought of it a benchmark for different groups to measure up in opposition to.

The previous Sri Lankan participant guided Bangladesh to the 2020 U-19 World Cup title and the Asia Cup final yr, beating India within the ultimate on each events.

Talking forward of the 2025 Asia Cup that will get underway on December 12, Nawaz cited the examples of present u-19 stars Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre, who impressed many within the IPL earlier this yr.

“I’ve seen Vaibhav and Ayush within the final Asia Cup and noticed them within the IPL because the rising stars. I believe that is regular for India to maintain producing unbelievable cricketers into the system,” he mentioned.

“Indian youth cricket has at all times been a yardstick. If we will go on the market and beat and even play neck-to-neck with India, I believe we’re adequate to win a World Cup or compete very strongly and make a powerful assertion on the world stage as properly,” the 52-year-old added.

The continental match is an important preparatory occasion for the upcoming Below-19 World Cup, which will probably be held in Zimbabwe and Namibia from January 16 to February 5, 2026.

Nawaz, who performed three ODIs and a Take a look at for Sri Lanka, additionally felt that the u-19 World Cup triumph was a pivotal second for Bangladesh cricket.

“I believe it was enormous, particularly for a rustic like Bangladesh, which had not gained an ICC trophy earlier than. It’s an inspiration for a lot of younger girls and boys who take up cricket, particularly on the village stage, and decide to the game,” mentioned Nawaz.