Vijay Zol to lead India in U-19 World Cup

MUMBAI: Can Vijay Zol do what Unmukt Chand did in Townsville in 2012, Virat Kohli did in 2008 in Kuala Lumpur and Mohd Kaif achieved in Colombo in 2000?
The Maharashtra left-hander, fresh from leading India Colts to victory in the Asia Cup against Pakistan, has been named skipper of the Under-19 squad that will defend its World Cup title in the UAE in February.
The All-India Junior Selection Committee met to select the Indian team for the big event. The squad also features Mumbai batting sensation Sarfaraz Khan and Shreyas Iyer.
India, the three-time champs, have been clubbed with Pakistan, Scotland and Papua New Guinea in Group A. India will open their campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on February 15 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
The Squad: Vijay Zol (C), Akhil Herwadkar, Ankush Bains, Ricky Bhui, Sanju Vishwanadh Samson, Shreyas Iyer, Sarfaraz Khan, Deepak Hooda, Kuldeep Yadav, Amir Gani, Karan Kaila, C.V. Milind, Avesh Khan, Monu Kumar Singh and Atit Seth.