Written By - SUBHRADEEP CHOUDHURY
The year 2020 haven’t exactly made a dream start. We all have expected a lot of fun from the game. But being in the situation of lockdown for quite some time, it’s really hard time for all the players and the fans. It’s specially more difficult for those who are almost at the verge of their career or for those who are about to begin their career.
But after being settled like before, Cricket will hope to get some new talent who will take the benchmark of class of the game to the highest level. Today’s youngstars will be the future stars for their respective countries. In this article, we will select the top 10 youngstars who will rule the Cricketing kingdom in the ensuing 10 years.
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Note:- We haven’t selected the players on a particular order ]
TOM BANTON : [ ENGLAND, BATSMAN ]
RECORD : T-20 STRIKE RATE – 157.3
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The English youngstar can be the future for his country. The right handed batsman has made his appearance in the Royal London Cup and English domestic T-20 leagues. But playing some matured innings against the quality bowlers on the bouncy Australian pitches in the Big Bash League, has brought the best of him before everyone. His reverse swipe shot is as good as his swipe shot. Now, his next mission is to play the IPL for KKR and that will be his biggest oportunity to cement his England place.
QUAIS AHMED : [ AFGANISTAN , LEG- SPINNER ]
Record :- First-class best bowling figure - 7/41
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A leg-spinner who has so many varieties in his kitty, Quais Ahmed has made his name bright by playing in the Big Bash League for Hobart Hurricanes. The youngman brings up an immense energy to the table with a fair batting effort. Afganistan will hope to get the best of Quais.
YASHAVI JAISWAL : [ INDIA, BATSMAN ]
Record : List A highest score – 203
The Indian opener can be the next Indian future star in the next decade. At this young age, he has a great sense about his own game plan. Playing the last U-19 World Cup, he smashed half-centuries in every innings except one where the opponent had made 40 around. It’s now time to watch how Rajasthan Royals will use him in the IPL 2020. He can be the next successful Mumbaikar opener India will look for.
JAYDEN SEALES : [ WEST INDIES, FAST BOWLER ]
Record :- 17 wickets in youth ODIs
The right handed Caribbean pacer can swing the brand new ball in the both direction with the trimindous speed. His 4-wicket haul helped the Windies to beat the Aussies for the first time in the U-19 Cricket World Cup. His hero, Curtly Ambrose, was just a nightmare for the batsman in his era and he will surely want to walk in the way and try to feel the the Man in Maroon proud.
JOSHUA PHILIPPE : [ AUSTRALIA, WICKET KEEPER BATSMAN]
Record : T-20 Strike Rate – 138. 3
The Australian wicket keeper batsman has got both the talent and opportunity. If you look at the recent Aussie team, Tim Paine is in the test team but for how many years, you never know. Then you got Alex Carrey and Mathew Wade ( rarely kept wickets ) for the ODI side. So , this young guy will surely get chances at the earliest. “
I've said it so much, that kid has got some serious talent…. The way he check drove it and gained so much power just shows the talent he's got.” Said the modern Australian great, Steve Smith who has played with Philippe in the BBL for the Sydney Sixers.
KARTHIK TYAGI : [ INDIA , FAST BOWLER ]
Record :- U-19 Cricket World Cup quarterfinal - 4-24
A tall, exciting pacer for the blue brigade. His phenomenal performance of 4-24 against the kangaroos in the U-19 WC quarterfinal has brought him under the spotlight. The hard working man has the class to play for India in the future.
OLLIE POPE : [ ENGLAND, BATSMAN ]
Record : First class batting average – 60.68
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Country’s most talented Cricketer of this generation, has got great control of playing both the coverdrives and the pull shots. The man who can be the future star for England at no. 3 across all the formats. “
Doesn’t believe in his own publicity and just lets his bat to do the talking.” told by Alec Stewart.
NASEEM SHAH : [ PAKISTAN, FAST BOWLER ]
Record : First class average – 19.97
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At 16, he has done incredible job already. Last time, when he played test Cricket , he became the youngest to take a hat-trick in test Cricket. The run-up, action is so impressive. So Pakistan will need to take care of their young gun.
RAVI BISHNOI : [ INDIA, LEG SPINNER ]
Record :- 17 wickets in the U-19 Cricket World Cup 2020
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The most exciting talent in the whole list is young leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi. In the final of the U-19 Cricket World Cup, he is the main man who have almost gifted India the trophy with his splendid bowling against Bangladesh. The leg-spin and Googly with a serious pace can be the biggest weapon against the opponents. Playing for the Kings XI Punjab, he will be under Anil Kumble, country’s best bowler. The important tips of the world class bowler will surely help him to progress his game in the future.
Shaheen Afridi : [ PAKISTAN, FAST BOWLER ]
Record : Best ODI figure 6/35
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Neighborhood Pakistan is known for producing the exciting pace bowler and this exciting speedstar from making his International debut in the Asia Cup, has grown up by leaps and bounds. He uses his height to get the bounce and can swing the ball as well. Talking about his career graph, it’s absolutely outstanding . Pakistan Cricket Board and the team management will need to take care of the young gold to get the benefits.
This remains the top 10 youngstars who can brighten their names in the upcoming decade. You can remember these names and tell us how many have become stars when you read the article 10 years later. You can have a different list of youngstars. Do inform us in the comment section.
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