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Sachin Tendulkar Honors U19 Captain Ayush Mhatre as India’s Young Champions Return to Hero’s Welcome

The legend’s signed Test jersey signals elite recognition of India’s record sixth U19 crown.

Overview

  • Tendulkar presented Mhatre with a signed Test jersey, described as from his final series, along with advice to stay focused, which Mhatre shared in a video message.
  • Virar staged a large rally and felicitation for Mhatre, organized by the Samvedi Brahmin Samaj, with Nalasopara MLA Rajan Naik participating.
  • The U19 squad received a warm reception at Mumbai airport, while teammate Udhav Mohan was welcomed in New Delhi and praised Mhatre’s leadership in comments to ANI.
  • India defeated England in the Harare final after posting 411/9, powered by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 175, before bowling the opposition out for 311.
  • Mhatre scored 214 runs in seven matches, including a 53 in the final, and has been retained by Chennai Super Kings ahead of the IPL 2026 mini auction.