Best XI of U19 World Cup winning players who couldn’t play for India

11. Anup Dave (2000)

Anup Dave was part of the first Indian Under-19 World Cup winning team in 2000. Mohammed Kaif captained the Indian side in that tournament. Anup Dave ended up being the fifth-highest wicket-taker of the tournament and played a vital role in India winning that tournament. He was a slow left-arm spinner with a classical action.

Dave played domestic cricket for Rajasthan. He made his Ranji Trophy debut for Rajasthan in the 1998-99 season. He was a vital cog for Rajasthan in domestic cricket between 1998 to 2005. He picked 29 wickets in 16 FC matches and 43 wickets in 28 List A matches. His left-arm spin seemed very tricky for the batters playing him.

The left-arm spinner picked 13 wickets in the U19 World Cup at a bowling average of less than 14. He picked the wicket of Malintha Gajanayake, the captain of the Sri Lankan U19 team in the final of the World Cup. And bowled an economical spell. In 2018, a book was launched titled “Could be a hero” which featured the story of Anup Dave highlighting his journey.