The 2018 U19 World Cup was a popular one because it saw many promising cricketers. Some of the players who were a part of the event have already achieved a lot. A few are also playing in the ongoing World Cup. Here, we look at the playing XI of cricketers who played in the 2018 U18 World Cup and the 2023 ODI World Cup.
Openers: Shubman Gill and Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK)
Shubman Gill is one of the openers in this playing XI of cricketers who played in the 2018 U18 World Cup and is also playing in the 2023 ODI World Cup. Gill was a special player and he did not take long to leave an impact. He is an important player for India right now.
Gurbaz is one of the promising young batters that Afghanistan have. He has already played well in the ongoing 2023 ODI World Cup.
Middle-Order: Ibrahim Zadran, Harry Brook and Towhid Hridoy
Ibrahim Zadran is more of an opener, but for this playing XI, we have him at No.3. Towhid Hridoy is another young Asian batter who is exciting. He is important for the future of the Bangladesh Cricket Team.
Harry Brook replaced Jason Roy to gain a spot in the 2023 ODI World Cup squad. He is yet to realize his potential but England still has a few games to do that.
All-Rounders: Azmatullah Omarzai and Rachin Ravindra
Azmatullah Omarzai is one of the all-rounders in this playing XI of cricketers who played in the 2018 U18 World Cup and also playing in the 2023 ODI World Cup. Omarzai is crucial for Afghanistan to render the balance.
Rachin Ravindra is one of the stars of the 2023 ODI World Cup. He has done excellently with the bat and has also shown his skills with the ball.
Bowlers: Gerald Coetzee, Shaheen Afridi, Naveen-ul-Haq and Mujeeb Ur Rahman
It is a brilliant bowling attack for this XI. Coetzee has recently made his international debut but looks set for a long stint with the Proteas. Shaheen is already an experienced cricketer and is a mainstay in the Pakistan bowling line-up.
Naveen and Mujeeb also are doing well for Afghanistan. It was the pacer who had led the team in the 2018 U19 World Cup.
