ICC Champions Trophy 2017: 5 reasons why Asian teams have been so successful

#4 Young talent is more mercurial

Young Kusal Mendis is one for the future

There was a time when playing by the book was the norm in world cricket and players who were classical in their approach received praise. Not anymore!

Young players coming through the ranks want to force people to sit up and take notice and for this, they do not mind being flamboyant at the expense of being consistent. These mercurial players find more freedom in Asia where people want to enjoy the game and if they come off, they can be real box-office commodities on the day.

Hence, it is not a surprise that along with England, who have turned a real corner after the 2015 annihilation, we have Asian team which is filled with exciting young players.