Under-25 cricketers from prominent Test nations who could be the next big superstars in world cricket

New Zealand – Tom Latham

Tom Latham has formed a stable opening combination with Martin Guptill for New Zealand

The 24-year-old Tom Latham has, since his debut in 2012, shifted positions in the batting order – from No. 5 to the opening slot – for the greater good of New Zealand cricket, as he has formed a stable opening partnership with Martin Guptill. Although it took him 2 years to eventually graduate to the longest format of the game, 1292 runs from 18 Tests at 38.00 with 3 Test hundreds have cemented his place that the top of the order.

Two of his three centuries have come in the subcontinent while he has made 3 fifties in the West Indies, two in England and one each in Australia and New Zealand. His highest score at home is the 109 that he got against Sri Lanka in Dunedin this year. Clearly, Latham has the ability to adjust to various conditions and has the potential to score runs all around the world. Latham’s wicket-keeping skills add a cherry to the cake and he can be a vital wicketkeeping alternative to the likes of Luke Ronchi and BJ Watling in the years to come.