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

2006- Cheteshwar Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara scored 349 runs at an average of 116.33 in the 2006 edition

Another Indian, a boy from Saurashtra burst onto the scene with some impressive performances in the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2006. Pujara scored 349 runs at an astonishing average of 116.33 in that tournament and emerged as the highest run-getter.

Always thought to be suited for the longest format of the game, Pujara made his Test debut for India in 2010 against Australia and impressed everyone with his knock of 72 in the fourth innings of the match which helped India win the match by 7 wickets.

Pujara’s penchant for big runs made him a certainty in the Indian squad before his form nosedived as India went overseas. Still, Pujara managed to hold on to his own as he came back with strong performances in the series against Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka last year.

However, his limited-overs career didn’t quite take off as he only managed to play 5 ODIs for India. Pujara is slated to tour West Indies as a part of the Indian Test squad.