India, Feb. 6 -- As if he wasn't before, but Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the toast of the nation following India's memorable Under-19 World Cup. The Indian colts, captained by Ayush Mhatre, and highlighted by Sooryavanshi's career-defining 175, powered India to a mammoth 411/9, a total that proved to be more than enough as England, the runners-up, were bowled out for 311. The 100-run win meant that India emerged winners of the Under-19 World Cup for a record-extending sixth time. SIX. Yes, let that sink in.

With this, Mhatre joined the who's who of Indian cricket to have led the country to a U19 World Cup title. Mohammed Kaif did it for the first time in the year 2000, followed by Virat Kohli in 2008, Unmukt Chand in 2012, Prithvi Shaw i...