ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup: The prodigies and where are they now

ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup (2008)

Steven Smith is now the second best batsman in the world ever, after Sir Don Bradman.

The tournament saw a new venue after a long time in Malaysia, as South Africa were once again denied the title, this time by India. In the rain-marred final, India won by 12 runs. This was the historic tournament that predicted both Steven Smith and Virat Kohli's meteoric rise.

Indian southpaw, Tanmay Srivastava top scored in the tournament but has since found himself on the fringes of domestic cricket. He currently plays for Uttar Pradesh and has never really been a real contender of international cricket. Highest wicket-taker, Wayne Parnell made rapid progress in the aftermath of the tournament, making an international appearance for South Africa. He has since been haunted by injuries, substance abuse, and inconsistent performances.

A number of future stars featured in the tournament, including the late Phillip Hughes, Steven Smith, Josh Hazlewood, Dinesh Chandimal, Thisara Perera, Umar Akmal, Steven Finn, Kane Williamson, Trent Boult, and Corey Anderson.