The Under 19 Cricket World Cup is around the corner and team India has already landed in New Zealand with hopes that feel inspired by coach Rahul Dravid. The Tournament kick starts on December 12 and India would play its first match on January 14th in Group B against the Aussies.
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The team is being led by Prithvi Shaw and he has the leverage of having Rahul Dravid behind his back.
Under 19 World Cup is where greatness actually begins. Under 19 cricket has given big names to Indian cricket who are now stars of the world of cricket. Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, and many others have made their way to the Indian side after winning hearts at this very level hence the world would be watching the Under 19 Cricket World Cup with great keenness.
Not just fans but the selection committee too would keep its eye on these young talents for they are to be the future of India’s cricket.
Here are the 5 players from team India in the Under 19 World Cup who would be closely watched by the selectors.
1. Prithvi Shaw
The skipper would catch the first eye when this team would be looked at. This youngster has a great responsibility on his shoulders to lead this team of young talents from the front. The Mumbai lad stunned everyone when he played a staggering knock of 546 in a Mumbai based local match.
He was also named in the Ranji squad of Mumbai early in 2017 which came as no surprise. India’s chances would heavily rest on his young shoulders.
2. Shubham Gill
Shubham is an amazing young talent from Firozpur, Punjab and also the vice-captain of the team.The 18-year-old lad is a right-handed batsman and an off-break bowler. He has even been a part of the India A and India Under 23 squads and is a promising batsman.
He averages 61 in first-class cricket and surely a lot would be expected from him.
3. Abhishek Sharma
The 17-year-old youngster from Amritsar is a left-handed all-rounder. He is a vital player who can make valuable contributions with both, the bat and the ball. He has decent averages with the bat and the bowl and he would want to matter a lot to his team.
4. Kamlesh Nagarkoti
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This seam all-rounder will add great flexibility to the Indian line up. He also has a first-class hattrick to his name. The 18-year-old lad from Rajasthan is a right-handed batsman and a right armed medium fast bowler.
5. Shivam Mavi
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The fast bowler from Uttar Pradesh will lead the bowling attack. The Noida boy was the joint highest wicket-taker in the Under 19 challenger trophy. He generates some good pace and is fairly disciplined with his line and length.
