2018 ICC Under-19 World Cup: Five Boys in Blue who can represent the Men in Blue in the future

India
India beat Australia by 8 wickets to lift the World Cup trophy for the record fourth time

#1 Shubman Gill

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Shubman Gill failed to cross the fifty-run mark just once in the entire tournament

When the Indian squad landed in New Zealand for the big tournament, it was the captain's name that was present in every mention of the team. Today, as they come home with the prestigious trophy, the vice-captain is just as revered as his leader.

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Shubman Gill made a name for himself through consistent, blazing and brilliant performances in the tournament.

The right-handed batsman scored three fifties and one hundred in the five innings that he played through its length. Gill also is the only batsman to boast of an average in excess of 100 in youth one-day international cricket. These numbers are not easy to come by in professional cricket and point towards the audacious talent and temperament of the youngster.

His consistency will definitely be one of the biggest positives India can draw from the World Cup. His progress will be followed closely by the officials and pundits of Indian cricket. It looks very probable that the 18-year-old will be seen in the blue flannels of the Men in Blue in the near future.

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