WATCH | ICC U-19 World Cup final India v/s Australia: 'Men in Blue' are rooting for the 'Boys in Blue'

India's senior cricket team is rooting for the under-19 squad as they take on Australia in the final of the ICC U-19 World Cup on Saturday. 

Rohit Sharma on Friday extended wishes for the under-19 team on behalf of the senior squad. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a video of India's limited-overs skipper on their official Twitter account. "The #MenInBlue are rooting for the #BoysInBlue all the way from South Africa #U19CWC", BCCI captioned the video.

The #MenInBlue are rooting for the #BoysInBlue all the way from South Africa #U19CWC pic.twitter.com/31ymNcHjAe

— BCCI (@BCCI) February 2, 2018

Rohit praised the under-19 team for their performances in the run-up to the final against Australia. He said that senior team has been tracking the success of the young team.

"Throughout the Test series, we have been following their journey till the final. They have played some really good cricket", he said. "Every game they have played they have destroyed the opposition. It is a good thing."

Rohit said also stressed on the importance of under-19 coach Rahul Dravid. "We always thought this team will always give their best with Rahul Dravid being the coach," he said.

"Fast bowling has been brilliant. We hope they do the same in the final. Entire Indian cricket team is watching them play here, on behalf of the full squad we can hope they can bring the cup back to India", he added.