Cricket world praises the champions

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11 February, 2020, 06:10 pm
Last modified: 11 February, 2020, 06:25 pm
The praises continue to pour in as legends like Sir Vivian Richards and Jonty Rhodes took to their social media accounts to congratulate the Bangladesh team.
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Bangladesh U-19 team created history on Sunday by winning the Youth World Cup for the first time.

Cricket World has been full of praises for the young Tigers for the last two days.

West Indian legend Sir Vivian Richards was the latest on a number of former and current cricketers praising Bangladesh.

"Hope this inspires the entire world and may this be just one of many more accolades to come. Also, dear India, you have been exceptional so far, keep your heads high." Tweeted Sir Viv.

Indian former spinner Harbhajan Singh also praised Akbar and his team via twitter.

 

South African great Jonty Rhodes thought that the match was great for cricket itself. 

Another Windies legend hoped that future stars emerge from this current lot of Bangladeshi youngsters.

 

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