Goa, Nov. 15 -- Mohit Ulva etched his name into youth cricket folklore on Saturday in Oman, smashing a dramatic last-ball boundary to hand India a thrilling victory over Pakistan in the Under-19 Asia Cup final. Walking out to the crease at No. 10 with the odds heavily stacked against his side, Ulva never doubted his ability to guide India across the finish line, leaning on his self-belief as a genuine allrounder.

Facing a do-or-die final delivery with three runs required, Ulva stepped down the track against legspinner Ahmed Hussain and drilled the ball wide of mid-off to spark wild celebrations. Reflecting on the tournament, Ulva admitted his bowling returns had been underwhelming, making him all the more determined to prove his worth wi...