5 Under-19s stars who did not fulfill their potential

#4 Mansoor Amjad (Pakistan)

Mansoor Amjad

It is not a rare thing for cricketing fans to swoon over a young leg-spinner. Amjad was one such player who ignited this spark in fans. But it was more than just his action; Amjad had genuine quality.

Bob Woolmer saw it, and indeed many fans did as well. Amjad helped the Pakistan Under-19 side win the 2004 Under-19 World Cup. Amjad's bowling average of just 11.82 showed he was playing at a different level to his contemporaries. He was also a gifted batsman, who could make significant contributions down the order.

Amjad was fast-tracked to the national side, and his first international for Pakistan came when he was aged 20. He was also 20 years old when he last played for Pakistan, with just one T20 International and one ODI to his name.

Amjad's performances in these games were fine. In fact, in the T20 he took 3/3 in his only over.

But in the following years he was cruelly riddled by injuries, as he slowly drifted further and further from the selectors' minds.

Amjad is still a solid domestic cricketer today, but it is unlikely he will represent his country again.