Top 7 U-19 World Cup batchmates of Virat Kohli

The 2008 Under-19 World Cup is seemingly one of the most significant U-19 World Cups in history as it produced several marquee players who not only went ahead to represent their countries but proved to be modern legends for their respective nations. Virat Kohli is undoubtedly the most prominent name among those. What were just glimpses of greatness in the U-19 World Cup, Kohli went ahead and achieved all the things which every batter desires. The run machine is not just backed by his insane numbers but also his zeal, enthusiasm and passion for the game which is unparalleled. He played around and against some of the most fantastic players in his early days. Here are a few names from Virat Kohli's Under-19 World Cup batchmates: 7. Ravindra Jadeja Ravindra Jadeja. (Photo Source: X(Twitter) The 2008 batch did not just give the Indian fans a run machine but it also gave India probably the best all-rounder that world cricket has seen. Vice-captain of the World Cup-winning side, Jadeja carried forward well with Kohli and both went on ahead to see some of the most glorious moments for India. With 69 Tests, 197 ODIs and 66 T20Is, Jadeja has been an absolute monster with his number whether it is batting or bowling. In a rare sight, if he misses from either, then he makes it up on the field. 6. Tim Southee Tim Southee. (Photo Source: X(Twitter) Right-arm swing bowler Tim Southee made a spectacular debut on the world stage. When he was given his Test debut against England in Napier, he was still just 19, had just one T20I cap under his belt, and had just returned from an Under-19 World Cup where he had won Player of the Tournament. After replying with 5 for 55, Southee struck nine sixes and smashed 77 off 40 balls in the second innings. He is a well-established name in his nation as well as the international circuit. He has now led the Kiwis side in the Tests, ODIs and T20Is as well having played 96, 161 and 122 games respectively in those formats. 5. Marcus Stoinis Marcus Stoinis. (Photo Source: X(Twitter) Marcus Stoinis is a medium-pace bowler and a powerful, dynamic batter who has been a key member of Australia's limited-overs squad, a dominant force in the BBL, and a highly sought-after player in the IPL. In his second one-day International, he helped Australia nearly pull off an unexpected victory by taking three wickets and hitting 146* at number seven. That innings gave him an unbroken run in the white-ball sides, during which time he cemented his position as one of the team's top finishers. 1487 runs and 48 wickets in 70 ODIs while 915 runs and 24 wickets in 57 T20Is have helped him grow as a player and play some match-defining knocks. 4. Trent Boult Trent Boult.(Photo Source: X(Twitter) Trent Boult is a left-arm quick who is regarded by Sir Richard Hadlee as one-half of the greatest new-ball duo in New Zealand history. He can move the ball both ways, even in unresponsive conditions, and poses a serious threat to batters worldwide. He was recognised as the nation's quickest secondary school bowler at the age of 17. He was playing for New Zealand in the Under-19 World Cup a year later.After making the switch to the international scene, he established himself as one of New Zealand's key players in all formats and was a major factor in the team's 2015 World Cup victory. Taking 17 wickets, Boult was once again outstanding in the 2019 World Cup, leading New Zealand's attack. 3. Josh Hazlewood Josh Hazlewood. (Photo Source: X(Twitter) Josh Hazlewood, a tall and precise fast bowler with relentless line and length, made his Test debut in December 2014 and quickly established himself as a mainstay in Australia's attack. Hazlewood had been so highly regarded for so long that the baggy green had felt like a long time coming, even though he was only 23 at the time. Hazlewood grew up with Glenn McGrath as his idol and has been his exact replacement for his nation with his capabilities. Bowling regularly around the same area, he has picked up 263 wickets in 68 Tests, 132 in 85 ODIs and 58 in 41 T20Is. He has been an ever-evolving bowler for his country. 2. Kane Williamson Kane Williamson. (Photo Source: X(Twitter) Kane Williamson will likely be the greatest batter for New Zealand by the time he retires from cricket. Even Martin Crowe has agreed with such a viewpoint. However, he might also emerge as one of the most adored worldwide characters in the game. Since making his debut in 2010, Williamson—who possesses ambidexterity—has established himself as a key member of the New Zealand side. He bats right-handed in the top order across all formats.In the middle, Williamson is comfortable against pace and spin and trusts the coaching manual explicitly despite the mutation of batting in the T20 era. His calmness is what adds to his greatness with the bat which makes him even more loved by the audience worldwide. 1. Steven Smith Steve Smtih. (Photo Source: X(Twitter) In a career full of ups and downs, Steven Smith began as a wrist spinner and went on to become Australia's best Test batter since Sir Donald Bradman. However, his career was interrupted by the ball-tampering controversy that resulted in him losing his captaincy and receiving a 12-month ban. After the controversy at Newlands in 2018, Smith's recovery was almost miraculous: in 2019, he made his Test cricket comeback with a 774-run Ashes series. As Smith's batting developed, his bowling became less frequently sighted. In the field, his athleticism and instincts stood out, even in a high-quality fielding side like Australia. Probably the best Test batter of the modern era, Smith has established his name as one of the all-time greats.

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