2018 Under-19 World Cup: India vs Australia,  5 talking points

How fast can Shivam Mavi and Kamlesh Nagarkoti bowl? In excess of 140kmph consistently!

It is no secret. Everyone loves the sight of a fast bowler tearing down his run-up with the cherry in hand at a pace that sends shivers down the batsmen’s spine. For an Indian supporter, the sight is even more special. Having grown up in an era of bowler break-downs and medium pace bowling, the dream of having players who could constantly touch the figures of 140kmph was a fair one indeed.

In the land of New Zealand, two young bowlers Kamlesh Nagarkoti and Shivam Mavi left all spell-bound and excited by their performance in their first match against Australia. With Mavi troubling the opponents with speeds ranging between 142 to 144kmph and his fast bowling partner Nagarkoti touching speeds of 145kmph consistently, with one even scalping the 147kmph needle, it brought back happy smiles in India as suddenly one realised that the pool of fast bowlers in the country does not look as bleak as it was even a few years ago.