5 successful Indian cricketers who starred in an Under-19 World Cup

Yuvraj Singh was Man of the tournament in U19 World Cup 2000
Yuvraj Singh was in scintillating form in the 2000 Under-19 World Cup

#1 Virat Kohli (2008)

Virat had led the U19 Indian team in 2008 and also won the World Cup
Virat Kohli led the Under-19 Indian team in 2008

Virat Kohli was in superb form in the Under-19 World Cup, scoring 235 runs in 6 matches and also picking up 4 wickets with the ball. His leadership skills were impressive and he showed immense character throughout the tournament.

In the first match, Virat scored 40 runs and picked up 2 wickets. In a group stage match, he scored a sensational 100 runs off 74 balls against West Indies. He played a crucial role in the semi-final against New Zealand, where he picked up two important wickets and scored 43 runs in a low-scoring match.

After a successful stint in the Under-19 World Cup, Kohli got picked up by Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2008 and since then has become an integral part of the side. He soon made his international debut, against Sri Lanka in 2008 and has gone on to become one of India's greatest ever batsmen.Instantly, he became the most reliable player and is breaking every record with his consistent performance.

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