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

5. Shikhar Dhawan (2004 ICC U-19 World Cup)

Shikhar Dhawan

The 2004 ICC U-19 World Cup was held in Bangladesh, in which Shikhar Dhawan played for India and finished as the leading run-scorer of the tournament. He scored a total of 505 runs from 7 innings, which is a record for a single tournament and still, that is unbroken.

With three tons and a fifty, he scored at an average of 84.16. He was named the Player of the Tournament for his spectacular performance. From the very beginning, he showcased his power and his destructive nature of batting, which made him a nightmare for the opponent bowlers.

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6. Suresh Raina (2004 ICC U-19 World Cup)

Suresh Raina

Another important member of today's Indian team who emerged from the 2004 ICC U-19 World Cup, is Suresh Raina. In that edition of the U-19 World Cup, Raina scored three half-centuries, including a 90 off only 38 balls. Raina's outstanding fielding, ability to pick up necessary wickets, and most significantly, his batting skills helped him to secure a permanent place in the senior team.