Rising stars and young talent are nothing new in the world of cricket, and IPL teams and national team selectors are always on the lookout for them. Youth players from all around the world are scouted and observed at the Under 19 World Cup for a variety of reasons. India has produced a good number of great players whose careers were launched by winning under-19 tournaments. We examine 10 of these players who went on to represent the Indian national team and put-up outstanding performances, in no particular sequence. Let us look at cricketers who have also played in the under-19 cricket world cup.

1. Yuvraj Singh

After participating in 304 ODI matches and 40 Test matches, the player noted for his six sixes resigned from senior cricket. His middle-order batting and spin bowling were well-known for frequently saving India, even in T20 matches. Yuvraj was a member of the team that won the Under 19 World Cup in 2000 and gained notoriety as the competition's best player.

2. Virat Kohli

It is not necessary to introduce him to senior cricket. The captain of the under-19 squad that won the 2008 Cricket World Cup, Virat Kohli is by far the most well-known graduate of the Indian youth cricket system. Since then, King Kohli's career has advanced to a remarkable height, boasting impressive figures and several records.

3. Shubhman Gill

2018 Under 19 World Cup vice-captain for India finished the competition with 372 runs overall. As a result of his outstanding performances in India's fourth tournament victory, he was also named the "Best Player of the Tournament." In 2019, he made his first-class cricket debut against New Zealand, breaking the previous record for the youngest Indian to score over 200 runs.

4. Cheteshwar Pujara

It may come as a surprise, but this player originally gained notoriety for his outstanding plays at the 2006 Under-19 World Cup. We must remember that Pujara's climb to the top as a fearsome batsman began with the Under 19 cricket squad even though he later became known as a test player for other reasons.

5. Mohammed Kaif

Mohammed Kaif, a seasoned Indian player, led the first Indian team to win the Under-19 World Cup. He led India on a spectacular run to the final, as they defeated Sri Lanka, England, Nepal, and Australia to win the series. Kaif later participated in 125 ODI games and 13 test matches for the senior team.

6. Prithwi Shaw

Prithvi Shaw, who is frequently hailed as one of the stars of the decade, was a member of the Under 19 winning team in 2018. He scored 261 runs in total, with the top score being 94. In 2018, Shaw received his maiden call-up from India for Test matches against England. At the age of 22, he has participated in a total of 6 ODIs and 5 test matches.

7. Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja, who claimed 10 wickets for India at the 2008 World Cup, was another standout performer for the team. He was also a member of the 2006 World Cup team for India. Jadeja assisted Rajasthan Royals in winning the Indian Premier League's debut campaign in 2008. He played his first ODI for India against Sri Lanka in Colombo in 2009.

8. Rishabh Pant

The current wicketkeeper for India, who is also a fantastic batsman, first gained attention while playing for Delhi in Ranji Trophy games, where he had several outstanding performances. Delhi Daredevils, who saw his outstanding achievements at the Under 19 World Cup in 2016, decided to get him. Since then, Pant has taken over from the late MS Dhoni as the wicketkeeper.

9. Ishan Kishan

Several senior national team caps have been awarded to the captain of the Indian side that fell in the 2016 World Cup final. Kishan distinguished himself at the 2016 World Cup with his captaincy and leadership. With only 73 runs in 6 innings, he did not have the best of batting performances. However, he later proved to be a trustworthy batsman and was chosen to represent the United States at the T20 World Cup in 2021.

10. Shikhar Dhawan

When he scored three hundred during the 2004 World Cup and amassed 505 runs overall, Shikhar Dhawan ignited the stage. The event is always remembered for Dhawan and his batting fireworks, even though India's campaign in the competition came to an end with an agonizing loss to Pakistan in the semi-finals. After a protracted wait, Dhawan finally received his first India cap in a 2010 ODI in Visakhapatnam against Australia. Since then, he has gone on to establish himself as one of the top Indian openers in ODIs.