After returning from Australia to a warm reception here, India's triumphant under-19 World Cup captain Unmukt Chand today said his players always had immense self-belief that they would lay their hands on the coveted trophy despite the squad's initial stumbles.

"The best thing about the tournament is we faltered initially and then we got into the groove slightly later in the tournament. We stumbled a bit, but we peaked at the right time," said the Delhi youngster at a media conference here.