The world of cricket is witnessing talented young players under the age of 25, who are moulding the future of the sport. These top 10 exceptional individuals have already made a significant impact with their outstanding skills and performances on the field. The article celebrates these rising stars and their ability to leave a lasting impression on the sport, producing new talents from different corners of the world.
1. Prithvi Shaw
The 21-year-old opener has scored a record 546 runs in a school tournament in Mumbai. He made his Test debut in 2018 and scored a hundred against the West Indies, becoming the youngest Indian to hold the pride. He also scored many runs on debut in the Duleep Trophy, matching the feat of Sachin Tendulkar. He has been a great run-scorer in IPL, where he plays for Delhi Capitals.
2. Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill is another rising star in Indian cricket. He made his Test debut in Australia in 2020-21 and was instrumental in India's victory, scoring 259 runs in six innings, including 91 in the fourth Test in Brisbane. He is also the vice-captain of the India Under-19 team that won the World Cup in 2018. The 22-year-old batsman plays for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL and has brought excellent scores for the team.
3. Yashaswi Jaiswal
Yashaswi Jaiswal is a left-arm opener and one of the promising talents in Indian cricket, who rose from humble beginnings to become a star. He was the top run-scorer in the Vijay Hazare Trophy in 2019-20, when he turned 19, scoring 564 runs in six matches. He also topped the run charts, scoring 400 runs in six innings with a strike rate of 82.47. He is one of the youngest Indian cricket players who has performed astonishingly.
4. Rishabh Pant
Pant is a 24-year-old cricket player from India is famous for his exciting and explosive style of batting. He has won many matches for India. In 2018, he played his first Test match in England and scored a century at The Oval. He has a record of scoring centuries in Australia and England, being the first Indian wicket-keeper to score centuries in three countries. The test match between India and Bangladesh in Mirpur remains Pant’s last match for team India.
5. Ishan Kishan
Ishan Kishan, a 23-year-old wicket-keeper and batsman from India, is known for his explosive batting skills. He recently made his international debut against England and scored half-centuries in both T20Is and ODIs. Ishan Kishan was bought by Gujarat Lions in 2016 and then by Mumbai Indians in the 2018 IPL auctions. He was Mumbai's highest run-scorer with 516 runs and won the award for hitting the most sixes. In 2016, he was the captain of the India Under-19 team, leading them to the runners-up position in the World Cup.
6. Devdutt Padikkal
Devdutt Padikkal is a young, talented Indian cricketer who plays for Karnataka in domestic cricket and Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He began his cricket journey young and showed his talents in the under-16 and under-19 categories. Padikkal debuted for Karnataka in the 2018–19 Ranji Trophy and entered the IPL. 23-year-old Devdutt Padikkal became the first player to score three fifties in his first four matches. He made his international debut in the T20I against Sri Lanka in 2021. Padikkal's remarkable performances earned him the Emerging Player Award in the 2020 IPL.
7. Ollie Pope
Oliver John Douglas Pope, known as Ollie Pope, is a talented cricketer from England. He is a right-handed batsman and sometimes takes on the wicket-keeper role. Pope made his Test debut in 2018 and has shown great promise and potential in the format. He has scored over 800 runs in Test cricket with one century and four fifties. In 2018, he has scored a double hundred for Surrey in the County Championship, making him the youngest player to achieve this for the club. Pope is admired for his elegant and technically sound batting style, and he is also a skilled fielder. Recently, in May 2023, he was appointed as England's vice-captain.
8. Wanindu Hasaranga
Wanindu Hasaranga, a talented 24-year-old all-rounder from Sri Lanka, is an emerging player in cricket. He can bat and bowl with great skill. Since making his international debut in 2017, he has been making significant contributions to his team. With over 1,000 runs and more than 100 wickets in international cricket, Hasaranga is considered one of the best bowlers. His recent performance in Sri Lanka's T20I series win against India showcased his abilities. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), he plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore.
9. Sam Curran
Sam Curran is a 23-year-old cricketer from England, is known for his all-round abilities in the sport. He is a skilled batsman and can adapt to any batting position. He made his International debut in 2018. His unbeaten 95 against India in ODIs showcased his match-winning potential. He represents the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. Curran is doing a fair job in cricket, having his father and brothers being former professional cricketers.
10. Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan is regarded as one of the finest bowlers in cricket. Having made his international debut in 2015, he is a record-breaker, and became the youngest player ever to achieve 100 ODI wickets. Rashid is also a valuable lower-order batsman and he is a great performer in various T20 leagues worldwide. He has been playing for the team Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL until 2021 and is currently playing for the Gujarat Titans.
