Top 5 Indian Young Cricketers Who Could Be the Next Big Thing

India’s cricketing future is in safe hands, thanks to a pool of highly talented youngsters who are already making waves across formats. These five players are not only showing promise but also possess the temperament and skill to become global stars.

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal – The Fearless Opener

• Originated from humble beginnings in Mumbai, selling street snacks to support his cricket dream.

• Top performer in the 2019 U-19 World Cup, ending as the leading run-scorer.

• Delivered explosive knocks in the IPL for Rajasthan Royals, including one of the fastest fifties in IPL history.

• Key qualities:

  • Aggressive batting style

  • Solid technique

  • Consistency across formats

• Seen as a future all-format opener for India.

2. Shubman Gill – The Prince of Indian Batting

• Made headlines in the 2018 U-19 World Cup, where India emerged champions.

• Already part of the Indian Test and ODI setup.

• Career highlights:

  • Double century in ODIs

  • Hundreds in all formats

• Strengths:

  • Classy shot selection

  • Excellent temperament

  • Ability to anchor or accelerate

• Considered a long-term pillar of Indian batting.

3. Prasidh Krishna – The Pace Prospect

• Tall, sharp, and aggressive right-arm fast bowler from Karnataka.

• Known for:

  • Consistent speeds around 140–145 km/h

  • Extracting bounce from any surface

  • Effective in white-ball formats

• Impressive debut in ODIs, including a 4-wicket haul.

• Although currently recovering from injury, he remains a key part of India’s fast-bowling future.

4. Tilak Varma – The Middle-Order Maestro

• Made his name with solid performances for Mumbai Indians in the IPL.

• Strengths:

  • Calm under pressure

  • Ability to shift gears as needed

  • Smart against spin and pace alike

• Selected for India’s T20I team, showing confidence from selectors.

• A strong candidate to strengthen India's often shaky middle order.

5. Vaibhav Suryawanshi – The Emerging Star

• An exciting upcoming cricketer with growing recognition in domestic circuits and age-group cricket.

• Strengths:

  • Versatile with bat and/or ball (depending on his role)

  • Consistent performances in junior levels

  • Strong work ethic and adaptability

• While still under the radar, he’s considered a name to watch in the next few years.

• With the right exposure, he could become a surprise package for Indian cricket.

Why These Players Matter for India’s Future

• With senior legends nearing retirement, India needs to build its next core team.

• These youngsters:

  • Are fearless and tactically sharp

  • Have IPL and domestic experience in high-pressure situations

  • Bring athleticism, fresh energy, and modern cricketing skills

• They’re capable of keeping India at the top of the world rankings across formats.