Prakhar Chaturvedi sounded bushed, comprehensible if an 18-year-old bats 638 balls to attain a record-setting 404, however elation was unmistakable too as he educated eyes on Karnataka U23 and Ranji Trophy debuts. On Monday, Chaturvedi turned the primary quadruple centurion within the Cooch Behar Trophy last as his knock earned Karnataka their maiden title within the U19 event. During his unbeaten knock, Chaturvedi additionally broke former India batter Yuvraj Singh’s 24-year-old file of 358, the earlier highest rating in a Cooch Behar title conflict.

Riding on Chaturvedi’s innings, Karnataka made 890 for eight in 223 overs, replying to Mumbai’s 380 all out within the last at Shivamogga.

“It is a great feeling. I am delighted that the innings came in the final, and helped Karnataka earn the first title (Cooch Behar). Feeling a bit tired but, yes, nothing can match the happiness of a team winning the title and you are contributing to it,” Chaturvedi advised PTI.

Chaturvedi comes from a family that has positioned lecturers as the primary precedence as his father, Sanjay Kumar Chaturvedi, owns a software program agency in Electronics City, whereas Rupa, his mom, is a technical advisor in DRDO.

But that has not prevented them from permitting their son to pursue his coronary heart’s calling.

“They have been very supportive of me from the time I took up cricket as an eight-year-old. They had even availed me of the services of a private throwdown expert during the (Covid-19) lockdown. Fortunately, I have been able to carry both cricket and studies together,” he added.

Chaturvedi gave plenty of credit score to his coach Karthik Jeshwant for his improvement as a cricketer.

Jeshwant coaches Chaturvedi on the SIX Cricket Academy on the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Excellence right here.

“Jeshwant sir is technically very knowledgeable. He quickly spots even the minutest technical error in my batting. It is a blessing that I am able to work with a coach like him,” stated Chaturvedi.

Jeshwant, a former Karnataka captain, coach and selector, is an impressed man. “Prakhar is a dedicated boy. He keeps coming to the academy (near Devanahalli) from his home (Bellandur), which is quite a distance away.

“Apart from his good technique, his biggest quality is his ability to handle pressure. He has a mature head on his shoulders, and hopefully we can see him climbing the ladders soon,” stated Jeshwant.

Former Karnataka opener and their present Under-19 coach KB Pawan has little doubt about Chaturvedi’s progress within the sport.

“It is an outstanding achievement. He was the highest run-getter (in Cooch Behar) last year, but his time he was having a little tough time despite getting two hundreds. However, he never took too much pressure on himself, which was quite heartening as a coach.

“But he chose the perfect occasion, the final, and a fine opponent, Mumbai, to play such an innings. He is such a keen listener and coachable kid. I have been watching him from the U14 days, and the kid has the potential to play for Karnataka soon,” stated Pawan.

Pawan had a phrase of reward for the entire Karnataka bunch as effectively. “There has been this desire to win within the camp even before the tournament started. We completely dominated the tournament except for an average match against Uttar Pradesh.

“There was a good vibe within the team coming into the final after our commanding wins in the quarterfinal and semifinal. I am sure many of these kids will soon don the Karnataka jersey,” he added.

Chaturvedi’s intention too will not be completely different. “Now, I want to graduate to state U23 and then to Ranji Trophy at the earliest. Hopefully, I can tackle bigger challenges,” he famous.

Karnataka administration too will probably be hoping to have a better take a look at Chaturvedi after they crashed to a shocking six-run defeat towards Gujarat whereas chasing 110 at Motera, Ahmedabad.

Perhaps, Chaturvedi’s climb will begin a lot ahead of even he envisages.

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