Under-19 World Cup Hero Tanmay Srivastava to Officiate as IPL Umpire
Tanmay Srivastava, who played alongside Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja in India's Under-19 cricket team, is set to officiate as an umpire in IPL matches. Srivastava was a crucial part of India's victorious 2008 Under-19 World Cup campaign, playing a key innings in the final. However, despite his success at the junior level, he never made it to the senior Indian team. Five years ago, he announced his retirement from professional cricket.
Driven by his passion for the game, Srivastava has now transitioned to umpiring. Prior to this, he also worked as a cricket commentator. The official announcement of his appointment as an IPL umpire has been made. Reacting to the news, the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association posted on social media, stating, "A true player never wants to leave the field; only the role changes. Best wishes to Tanmay Srivastava for his new responsibilities in cricket."
India’s 2008 Under-19 World Cup Triumph
The 2008 Under-19 World Cup final was played between India and South Africa. Batting first under the captaincy of Virat Kohli, India was bowled out for just 159 runs. Kohli managed only 19 runs, while Srivastava, batting at No. 3, played a crucial knock of 46 runs. His innings proved to be the highest contribution in India's total.
India’s bowlers then put up a strong performance, restricting South Africa’s batting lineup. When South Africa reached 103/8, rain interrupted the match. Under the Duckworth-Lewis method, India was declared the winner by 12 runs, securing the Under-19 World Cup trophy.
