Journey to Stardom: 10 Indian Cricket Stars Who Started Their Journey With The U-19 World Cup

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3. Rohit Sharma (2006 ICC U-19 World Cup)

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Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma is the only player in the history of world cricket who has scored three double tons in ODIs. Rohit had an exceptional campaign in the 2006 ICC U-19 World Cup as he scored 205 runs in 6 innings at an average of 41. His remarkable performance in that edition of U-19 World Cup drew the attention the selectors and he was added to the national squad in 2007.


4. Cheteshwar Pujara (2006 ICC U-19 World Cup)

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Cheteshwar Pujara

Though Cheteshwar Pujara is mainly popular as a payer of Test format, he was there in the squad of 2006 ICC U-19 World Cup and also was the only batsman who scored a ton India. Pujara scored 349 runs in 6 innings and became the leading scorer of the tournament.

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