George Binoy

Deputy editor, ESPNcricinfo

'The greatest moment of my life'

Members of the India Under-19 team that won the World Cup, beating Australia by six wickets in Townsville, on what the victory meant for them

26-Aug-2012•George Binoy in Townsville

Chand ton gives India Under-19 World Cup

Unmukt Chand led India to World Cup glory at Tony Ireland Stadium, his side pulling off the highest successful chase at this venue to beat defending champions Australia in the final

25-Aug-2012•The Report by George Binoy in Townsville

Bosisto mature beyond his years

A level-headed cricketer who is aware of his game's limitations, he hasn't been fazed by anything thrown at him during the World Cup

25-Aug-2012•George Binoy in Townsville

India back their big-game prowess

In three previous finals over the past year, India have been undefeated, a run that they will look to extend on Sunday

25-Aug-2012•George Binoy in Townsville

Australia have grown on road to final

Australia have been repeatedly tested in the World Cup only to come out unscathed and, according to their coach, are a side constantly improving

25-Aug-2012•George Binoy in Townsville

Australia, India clash in fitting final

Preview of the Under-19 World Cup final between Australia and India in Townsville

25-Aug-2012•The Preview by George Binoy in Townsville

Australia Under-19s get ready for final

After two days of relaxation, Australia's young cricketers got back to full-intensity training in a quiet setting ahead of the big final on Sunday against India

24-Aug-2012•George Binoy in Townsville

'Top order didn't take responsibility' - NZ Coach

While most of their chase followed the same pattern as their quarter-final heist, New Zealand could not repeat the finish

23-Aug-2012•George Binoy in Townsville

Baba Aparajith shows his reliability

He may not look imposing but his all-round consistency has been key to India's progress to the final

23-Aug-2012•George Binoy in Townsville

Chopra, Harmeet take India to final

Having disappointed for most of the World Cup, India's batting unit turned in a much-improved performance in the semi-final against New Zealand

23-Aug-2012•The Report by George Binoy in Townsville

Watching cricket, tennis-style

Also: magpie-spotting, barramundi-eating, and interviewing players clad in towels

23-Aug-2012•George Binoy

We need to build on starts - Chand

India's batting would need to perform collectively to get past a tough New Zealand in the semi-final of the Under-19 World Cup

22-Aug-2012•George Binoy in Townsville

Plenty of fight in determined New Zealand

New Zealand have had considerably lesser preparation for the tournament than most other teams but that hasn't deterred them from getting this far

22-Aug-2012•George Binoy in Townsville

Townsville tracks tough test for Under-19s

The pitches at the Tony Ireland Stadium in Townsville have provided the batsmen with stern tests; winning the World Cup will come down to who handles these tricky conditions best in the tournament's home straight

22-Aug-2012•George Binoy in Townsville

Watch out for Steketee's one-two

In the final, New Zealand or India will have up to face up to a bowler who's delivered for Australia at crucial times this competition

21-Aug-2012•George Binoy in Townsville

'Dropped catches hurt' - Bowes

South Africa captain Chad Bowes said dropped catches and a lack of momentum in their innings cost them the semi-final

21-Aug-2012•George Binoy in Townsville

Bancroft, Steketee take Australia to final

Defending champions Australia moved within one more victory of retaining the Under-19 World Cup by beating South Africa in the first semi-final

21-Aug-2012•The Report by George Binoy in Townsville

'We all dog-piled onto Ish' - Cam Fletcher

As he went in, Sodhi says his coach Matt Horne gave him a wink; he winked back, and doesn't really remember too much after that

21-Aug-2012•George Binoy in Townsville

Narrow loss very disappointing - Azam

Pakistan came within one wicket of compensating for a calamitous batting performance in the Under-19 World Cup quarter-final against India. Their captain Babar Azam said the narrow loss was very disappointing

20-Aug-2012•George Binoy in Townsville

Harmeet and Sandeep do it, drip by drip

The Indian team should be grateful to No. 8 Harmeet Singh and No. 11 Sandeep Sharma. Most of the India top-order batsmen should be watching videos of the duo's approach. They owe them big time

20-Aug-2012•George Binoy in Townsville

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