ICC Men's U19 World Cup 2024: Process-Driven Musheer Khan Is Living In The Moment Ahead of IND U-19 vs SA U-19 Semifinal Match

Benoni (South Africa), Feb 5: As the India U19 team gets ready for its semifinal clash against South Africa, the focus is on Musheer Khan, who has already had a remarkable ICC U19 Men슬롯사이트�s Cricket World Cup 2024 in South Africa. Musheer is currently the leading run-scorer in the tournament, and with a semifinal against South Africa on Tuesday looming, has a chance to further cement his name alongside other luminaries of Indian cricket who walked the same path.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천ICC U19 World Cup 2024: Sarfaraz Khan Told Me To Play With All My Heart, Says Musheer Khan.

One of those was Sarfaraz Khan, Musheer슬롯사이트�s older brother, who played two editions of this tournament -슬롯사이트� in 2014 and 2016 -슬롯사이트� and was recently called up to the Indian Test squad for the series against England. Sarfaraz슬롯사이트�s journey hasn슬롯사이트�t been without its struggles, and in being able to pick the brains of someone who has done this before, Musheer feels privileged. He has learnt what he could while closely observing his brother슬롯사이트�s career. His elder sibling is not just a source of inspiration now, but also a confidante.

슬롯사이트�The first thing he told me was that there is no bigger pride than playing for India,슬롯사이트� Musheer told ICC when asked about his brother슬롯사이트�s influence. 슬롯사이트�He told me to enjoy myself on the field and whenever I get a chance 슬롯사이트� be it with the bat or ball 슬롯사이트� you have to pull the team up in any situation and win the game. 슬롯사이트�He told me to play with all my heart because you are representing the country. I have learnt a lot from Sarfaraz 슬롯사이트� right from how he bats to how he is always thinking about winning the game for his team, to how he builds his innings.

슬롯사이트�Even as he was knocking on the doors of the Indian team, his focus was always on scoring runs and the process without worrying about the result. My focus too is on the process.슬롯사이트� Musheer's brother remains a big benchmark, but Musheer슬롯사이트�s biggest source of inspiration 슬롯사이트�- like almost every other cricketer hailing from Mumbai 슬롯사이트�- is Sachin Tendulkar. That was evident during a standout moment against New Zealand when Musheer executed a remarkable upper-cut, prompting commentators to highlight the striking resemblance to the Little Master's influence.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Sachin Tendulkar Showers Praise on Team India After Their Series-Levelling 106-Run Victory Over England in 2nd Test 2024.

As Musheer continues to make a name for himself, he reflects on the beginnings of his journey, one that commenced at a tender age under the watchful eyes of his father. 슬롯사이트�When I was younger, about 5-6 years old, my father would take me to the ground to play cricket,슬롯사이트� he says. 슬롯사이트�Watching my brother play, I slowly started playing cricket. "There have been so many challenges in my journey so far. Right from childhood, there's a very high level of competition, right from U14, U16 and now at U19." Musheer credits his father for helping him navigate through the tricky patches. "My father always told me to keep working hard,슬롯사이트� he says. 슬롯사이트�The challenges never stop, and you have to accept that as you keep moving ahead.슬롯사이트�

Musheer has already played three first-class matches for Mumbai -슬롯사이트� something he said was the 슬롯사이트�turning point in my career so far슬롯사이트� -슬롯사이트� and believes playing at the highest level in domestic cricket has helped him adapt strongly to the challenges that come with playing in a World Cup. Throughout the conversation, a theme emerges: The 18-year-old is always quick to credit the coaches and underline his commitment to the team슬롯사이트�s cause rather than individual feats.

"The support staff has backed us to play fearlessly right from the start and back our natural playing style," he says. 슬롯사이트�Another thing that has helped us is that we play for each other in the team. If someone has a bad day, we don't let it affect the player or the team. We are playing as a family and it shows on the field.슬롯사이트� Despite delivering standout performances in the tournament so far -슬롯사이트� including two centuries that have put him atop the run charts -슬롯사이트� Musheer says he won슬롯사이트�t be happy until the World Cup is won.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Out or Not Out? Here's Why Ravi Ashwin Was Denied Tom Hartley's Wicket During IND vs ENG 2nd Test 2024.

슬롯사이트�I am happy with my performances, but I won't be satisfied until we win the World Cup,슬롯사이트� he says. 슬롯사이트�As far as being the highest run-getter, I don't really want to think about it. 슬롯사이트�Since the start of the tournament, it was only about winning the World Cup and that's what we are focussing on. I only want to do well for the team and take the results as they come. 슬롯사이트�It would give us great happiness to bring the World Cup to India. But we know that it won't come easily and that we still have to work very hard to get our hands on the title.슬롯사이트�

As the tournament enters a crucial phase, Musheer슬롯사이트�s confidence is unwavering, despite the chance of facing a team that will be buoyed by home support. 슬롯사이트�There is no nervousness,슬롯사이트� he says. 슬롯사이트�We view the semi-final as just another match, just as we did in the league stages and Super Six. We are not taking extra pressure. 슬롯사이트�We are just looking to stick to our roles in the team, focusing on the process and the results will come. "It's [about being defending champions] there at the back of our minds, that we have to win the World Cup, but we don't let that get to us. 슬롯사이트�We are preparing to the best of our abilities. We are taking this as a normal match and trying to give our best.슬롯사이트�

It슬롯사이트�s Musheer슬롯사이트�s immediate dream to win this tournament. But the dreams go beyond that. Typically, he remains grounded, thanks to another piece of advice from his father. 슬롯사이트�There is a lot to achieve but my father has always told me to work hard and don't think far too much about the future,슬롯사이트� he says. 슬롯사이트�He tells me to stay in the present and focus on the upcoming matches. 슬롯사이트�When we think too much about the past or the future, we forget to be in the moment. That's what our team is doing too.슬롯사이트� Profound words from a scintillating prospect.

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