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ICC U19 WC: Prest excited for semi-final against Afghanistan

Tom Prest is tapping into the knowledge of England stars past and present as he looks to lead his country to a first ICC Under 19 Men’s Cricket World Cup final since 1998.

England go into Tuesday’s Super League semi-final against Afghanistan having won all four of their matches in the tournament so far, sweeping past South Africa by six wickets in the last eight having topped Group A.

The Young Lions’ progress has been followed by the senior side, who have just finished a T20 series elsewhere in the Caribbean, while Graeme Swann has also been offering his advice as the current crop look to emulate the achievements of a squad the spinner was part of 24 years ago.

“Before the quarter-final, we had a few messages from the guys out here,” Prest said in an official release. “Knowing they are taking an interest and following what we’re doing gives us that extra confidence.

“It would be an unbelievable honour to captain a side in a World Cup final.” he said.

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