Under-19 World Cup-winner Harry Dixon reflects on his biggest lesson from a busy summer

Just days after playing a crucial hand in Australia’s Under-19 World Cup win, Victorian prodigy Harry Dixon has opened up on his biggest lesson from a busy season.

Tyler Lewis

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February 19, 2024 - 11:49AM

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BENONI, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 11: Harry Dixon Of Australia during the ICC U19 Men's World Cup 2024, Final match between India and Australia at Willowmoore Park on February 11, 2024 in Benoni, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images)

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Victorian prodigy Harry Dixon said consistency emerged as his greatest lesson from a “hectic” summer.

Just days after the Under-19 World Cup triumph in South Africa, Dixon reached some well-needed down time.

He’s had stints with Australia, Victoria’s pathway program, the Melbourne Renegades and his Premier Cricket club St Kilda this season.

Dixon said the shuffling between levels had been a challenge but he found the best way to navigate it through focusing on consistency.

“It’s been nice but at the same time, it’s been difficult to go in and out of certain competitions, I haven’t had that stability” he said.

“But it’s been nice to be around the ‘Gades and those blokes, trying to soak in their experience.

“Then you go back to club cricket and you always have to try and score runs, I didn’t have the greatest season.

“To be with the Aussie boys all year and have made some lifelong memories and friendships, so that’s been fun.

“For me, probably, consistency is the key, things can get away from you a bit and it’s difficult sometimes.

“Just try and stay consistent in everything as well as stay in the moment.”

Harry Dixon scores one of his 309 World Cup runs. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images)

Dixon got his hands on the trophy for the team shot. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Dixon and his teammates spent the long flight to South Africa scripting World Cup glory.

And for it to all come true was “pretty special”.

“Winning the World Cup was pretty special for me and the boys,” he said.

“Obviously before the tour you write up those things in your head and for it all to go to plan, I think it was pretty special.

“On a plane where you’ve got 16 hours to think about what’s happening for the tour, you do a lot of thinking, it was nice for it to all come off and go to plan.