We are well-prepared and have set our eyes on the World Cup, says U-19 skipper Prithvi Shaw

INDIA U-19 SKIPPER Prithvi Shaw has stated that his side is in good shape to get into their first World Cup match against Australia on January 13.

The promising youngster expressed that the team’s preparation had gone well after playing a couple of games in the past week. As reported by India Tv, Shaw divulged that their aim is to return home with the much-coveted trophy. 

"We've been here a week now, played a couple of games. Everything has gone well, the preparation of the team has been good. Our goal is obviously to win the World Cup but at the same time we are looking forward to our first game (against Australia on January 13), and let's see how the process goes." 

The ICC U-19 World Cup is known to have officially gotten underway at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. While the warm-up matches will be held from January 8, the tournament is set to get underway on January 13 with matches spread across seven venues in the cities of Christchurch, Queenstown, Tauranga and Whangarei. The final game will be held in Tauranga on February 3.

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