New Delhi, November 15, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
India U19 batter Mohit Ulva has revealed that he idolises Virat Kohli in batting and Australia captain Pat Cummins in bowling, following his match-winning performance in India’s dramatic one-wicket victory over Pakistan in the U19 Asia Cup final.
Mohit played a decisive role in India’s successful chase of 338, remaining unbeaten on 49 off just 26 deliveries. His innings included the boundary that sealed victory on the final ball, completing a remarkable comeback after India had slipped to 252/8. Manal Chauhan also made a valuable contribution with 47.
Speaking after the final, Mohit said Kohli was his favourite batter, while Cummins was his bowling inspiration.
“In batting, I like Virat Kohli a lot. In bowling, I like Pat Cummins a lot,” he told Star Sports.
The youngster is now preparing for the next step in his cricketing career after earning selection in Saurashtra’s squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He said he was due to join the senior team and hoped to make his debut soon, adding that establishing himself at that level would help him progress towards top-flight cricket.
Mohit also revealed that he enjoys playing in high-pressure situations, particularly when the atmosphere is charged and expectations are high.
“I like pressure. I enjoy good games where the atmosphere is good, where there is a lot of crowd, where there is a lot of hype-up,” he said, explaining that he prefers challenging contests over comfortable victories.
Reflecting on the significance of the final, Mohit said it was the first time he felt he had done something meaningful for the country through cricket. He described the victory as a collective achievement that had made the entire nation proud.
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