Internet Desk: The forthcoming Champions trophy will see a lot of youngsters from the eight teams participating. Players like Rabada, Bumrah, Cummins and others will be kept a close watch as they might turn out to be the key performers for their respective sides.
Kagiso Rabada (South Africa)
At a very young age of just 21, Kagiso Rabada is a sensation for his team. The young Proteas is an excellent pacer, and has tremendous accuracy with his inch-perfect yorkers. A complete bowler with wide varieties bowling strength makes him a vital portion of the South African bowling unit.
Rabada first came into the light when he put up a splendid performance in the Under-19 World Cup 2014 by picking up 6 wickets for 25 runs. He also became the second-highest wicket taker of the tournament.
Rabada made his ODI debut in 2015 were made the best figures ever put up by any bowler as a debutant. He took 6 wickets for just 16 runs against Bangladesh and also became the second debutant to register a hat trick. Since then the young bowler leads the bowling lineup for the Proteas.
Mitchell Santner (New Zealand)
Rising from the shadows of Daniel Vettori, the left-handed all- rounder has become a vital player the Kiwis. He has played 15 tests, 32 ODIs and 14 T20 international matches.
Santner put up a splendid performance at the World T20 2016 where in their opening game; he registered his career best figures of 4 for 11 and restricted India for just 79 runs. Since then he has been in a formidable form in both batting and in bowling.
Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh)
The 21year old pacer is a gem of a bowler for Bangladesh. The young bowler who is famous for his brilliant off-cutters is definitely a player to look out in the upcoming tournament.
He registered two five-wicket hauls in his countries first ever series win against neighbours India in 2015.
This young cricketer has a lot to offer provided he stays free from injury and would be a vital asset for the Bangladesh bowling attack.
Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka)
He became a hit when he scored the second highest maiden Test century by a Sri Lankan, after scoring 176 against Australia. After the retirement of veteran Kumar Sangakkara, young Mendis fits into the one down position.
Mendis has proved his caliber after scoring 845 runs in 25 matches with an ODI best of 102 from 107 deliveries. He has proved his versatility by adapting to the shorter versions of crickets.
Jasprit Bumrah (India)
The young death-over bowler specialist shot into fame when he made his international debut in 2016 against Australia. The 23year old bowler whose unusual bowling action takes every batsman by surprise is deadly for his inch-perfect Yorkers.
In his debut series he bagged six wickets in three T20 games which made MS Dhoni call him as the ‘find of the series’.
Bumrah who has the ability to fool any batsman is yet to master the new ball. Being a death over specialist, he can disguise slower deliveries perfectly along with pacy deliveries.
Pat Cummins (Australia)
A formidable bowling attack makes Australia one of the favourities of the tournament. Pat Cummins forms a vital portion in this bowling attack which involves Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and James Pattinson.
Cummins made his ODI debut in 2011 against South Africa where he picked up three wickets. He has been off the field for quite some time after suffering from injuries.
He returned to Test cricket in 2017 after his injuries and has picked up 8 wickets in India.
Sam Billings (England)
Sam Billings has scored 246 runs in the 11 ODIs that he has played and also showed great caliber when he was asked to take the place of wicket keeping in the ODI series against Ireland.
A player who can easily the distance without much exhaustion will try to seal his spot in the team by giving a splendid performance in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.