ICC retains 50-over format for Under-19 Men's World Cup
What's the story
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has decided to retain the 50-over format for the Under-19 Men's World Cup. The decision was made at a Chief Executives' Committee (CEC) meeting on Thursday, November 5. The CEC also discussed players' naming and image rights in mobile gaming but didn't favor involving the World Cricketers' Association (WCA) in ICC's upcoming gaming project.
Tournament
Under-19 World Cup
As mentioned, the Under-19 World Cup will continue to be held in the ODI format. This comes after several Associate Members had proposed the T20 format. However, the Full Members supported the incumbent ODI structure. Therefore, the Under-19 World Cup format will remain intact. The tournament's 2026 edition will be held in Namibia and Zimbabwe.
Record
India's record in the tournament
India are the most successful side in the Under-19 World Cup, having won five titles (2000, 2008, 2012, 2018, and 2022). Australia follow India with four trophies. India last won the 2022 edition, beating England in the final. The side was led by Yash Dhull. The tournament has given India several stars in the form of Yuvraj Singh, Virat Kohli, Mohammad Kaif, and Rishabh Pant, among others.