Highest wicket takers of Under-19 World Cups: Where are they now?

2008 – Wayne Parnell

Wayne Parnell inspired the South African under-19 side to reach the final of the 2008 edition

The left-arm South African seamer picked up 18 wickets to become the highest wicket-taker of the 2008 edition which was won by India.

Parnell inspired his team to reach the final which they eventually lost to Virat Kohli’s India and later he made his debut for the senior side in 2009 in a T20 against Australia. He made his debut in the longest format of the game in 2010 against England and picked up 2 wickets.

His career has been marred by injuries and it was only after his recent string of good performances, Parnell was called to the national side to play in the ongoing Tri-Series featuring South Africa, Australia, and West Indies.