Senior gamers Shafali Verma and Richa Ghosh are a part of the 15-member Indian group which can compete within the ICC occasion beginning in South Africa on Saturday.
“I would say that the women’s team has the capability to be one of the standout sides this time,” Tendulkar wrote in a column for the ICC.
“The team has a good balance of few experienced players as well as young talented prospects both in the batting as well as bowling department.”
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As many as 16 groups will compete within the event, which can comprise 41 matches and Tendulkar feels the ICC occasion may have an enormous affect on the panorama of ladies’s cricket.
“The Under-19 event is a first-time event and one that holds a lot of promise. I think this can transform the landscape, since a global platform will ensure great learning and experience to young women cricketers,” the 49-year-old wrote.
“Though women’s cricket has made huge strides, there are areas still to be tapped. What is required right now is a more robust grassroots system across the world. The larger we spread the base, the more talent we will unearth and that will have a direct bearing on the quality of the game.
“I really feel the inaugural event will make sure that occurs. Going past showcasing the very best junior expertise of the world, it’ll guarantee extra funding in junior cricket in numerous international locations, leading to a constant feeder line for future U19 World Cups in addition to senior cricket.”