Highest run scorers of Under-19 World Cups: Where are they now?

2004- Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan struck a splendid 187 on his Test debut

India’s Shikhar Dhawan finished as the highest run-getter in that tournament with 505 runs in 7 matches. Though he couldn’t make it to the national side immediately, yet the gutsy character didn’t lose hope.

He went on to make his debut for India in ODIs in 2010 against Australia but failed to make it count as he got out for a duck. However, three years later, the southpaw announced his arrival in some style.

Striking a magnificent 187 on his Test debut against Australia in Mohali, Dhawan impressed one and all and since then he hasn’t looked back. Dhawan is now a permanent member of the Indian squad and he will look to carry on his good work in the years to come.

Talent has never been an issue for the left-hander but it is his inconsistency which has often let the left-hander down. It will be interesting to see how the Delhi-based cricketer fares in the upcoming months for India.