Who will shine in the Under-19 World Cup 2026? (Photo-X/GETTY)
U19 World Cup 2026: The ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 is starting from January 15 in Zimbabwe and Namibia. This tournament is the biggest platform for young players, from where many big stars have emerged. This time too there are many players who are attracting everyone’s attention with their explosive performances. The biggest name is that of Indian opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi. At the age of just 14, he has done many great feats, due to which he is going to be in the headlines during this tournament. However, apart from Vaibhav Suryavanshi, there are many other players on whom everyone is going to keep an eye.
All eyes on Sameer Minhas
Pakistan opener Sameer Minhas has been dominating the Under-19 crease for some time now. He is known for his excellent batting. Recently, in the U-19 Asia Cup, he played a brilliant innings of 172 runs against India in the final. Apart from this, his inning of 177 runs against Malaysia also made him the star of the tournament. His aggressive batting can be the key to Pakistan’s victory.
Australian captain Oliver Peak
Australia captain Oliver Peak is also one of the big names of the tournament this time. He was part of the team that won the trophy in the last edition, when he came as a replacement for an injured player. This time he will play as captain. His experience in domestic cricket and Big Bash League is amazing. He recently won the match for Melbourne Renegades by hitting a six on the last ball. His leadership can help Australia defend the title.
fast bowler ali raza
Another big weapon of Pakistan is fast bowler Ali Raza. His length and speed make him different from other bowlers. Last year, he took 12 wickets in 9 matches for Peshawar Zalmi in PSL. He also made headlines by taking 4 wickets against India in the U19 Asia Cup final. This fast bowler can prove to be a big match winner for Pakistan.
Japanese spinner Charlie Hara-Hinze
Japan’s spin-bowling all-rounder Charlie Hara-Hinze is also among those players from whom a strong performance is expected. He is also a part of his senior national team. In a U17 match in Brisbane, he scored 99 runs and created a lot of buzz by taking 6 wickets for 4 runs. Japan will be searching for its first win in this tournament and Charlie can play an important role in it.