CricInfo catches up with both teams during England U-19's tour of India

Very rarely do you find a talented youngster with a fighting attitude who goes about his work with a smile at all times. One such rare specimen is Kent left arm spinner Robert Ferley. Having been described as 'gutsy' or 'pugnacious' on more than one occasion, Ferley quickly began to suspect that people were saying in some backhanded way that he lacked innate talent. Ending up as the second highest wicket taker from both teams, Ferley clearly showed that there was more to him than often meets the eye.
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Easily the most comfortable of the England batsmen in Indian conditions, Pratt has played a pivotal role in England's batting efforts. After beginning the campaign with a helf century, Pratt moved from strength to strength. Moving down the order to strengthen the batting line up, Pratt is fast emerging the highest run getter of the series for England.
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Slamming a swashbuckling century against India, Nicky Peng made his tally two centuries in just five Under-19 Tests. Add to this a 98 and on first class debut and you have a high quality performer. Nicky Peng talks about his innings of character and explains why it is the one that has given him the most satisfaction so far.
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Six feet seven inches tall is Chris Tremlett. If you thought that was tall, then you should have seen the lad during the second Test match against India played at Chennai. After coming in at an awkward position and making a vital half century, Tremlett came back to bowl a fine spell of mediumpace. Showing remarkable maturity, Chris Tremlett put England in a strong poition in the second Test.
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Maurice Tremlett played three Test matches for England in 1947-48. Maurice Tremlett's grandson Chris is an integral member of the Under-19 team that's touring India. Having topscored in England's first innings in their warm up game against South Zone, Chris Tremlett has booked his place in the team for the 2nd Test. Between the two Tremletts is Tim Tremlett, the thoughtful and softspoken manager of the young England side.
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Ian Bell excitedly tells you what it feels like to crack a century on Indian soil. After making a masterly 109 Bell speaks about the trials and tribulations of batting in the subcontinent in humid conditions. Leading from the front comes naturally to Bell...
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This Essex left arm mediumpacer surprised the Indian batsmen with genuine pace and late swing. His three wicket burst on the opening day pegged the Indians back in their pursuit of a big total. Bishop speaks of the character shown by the England mediumpacers.
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The captain of the England Under-19s team talks optimistically about England's chances on this tour. Having been to Sri Lanka to play the Under-19 World Cup early last year, Bell speaks with maturity on the experience of playing in the subcontinent.
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The stand in manager of the England Under-19 side speaks at length about the thrills and spills of touring the subcontinent. Saville gives listeners a sneak preview on the players to watch out for on this tour.
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The coach of the West Zone side talks about all the things that went wrong in their encounter against England Under-19s. West Zone crashed to a 58 run loss in the improvised limited overs game played after two days of play were washed out.
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England Under-19s coach Tim Boon talks about what he aims to achieve from this tour of India. The former Leicestershire opening batsman talks about the innovative preparation the team has undergone before coming to India.
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