India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has been sidelined for the Ranji Trophy semifinal against Vidarbha with left ankle pain. The game is to be staged in Nagpur tomorrow.
Jaiswal, in top form, will now undergo rehabilitation at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru .His loss is a huge blow to Mumbai, as he has been their go-to player in the tournament.
The management of the Mumbai team will now need to find a replacement for the space created by Jaiswal's injury. Teammates and fans will be looking forward to his speedy recovery so that he can join the game as soon as possible.

🚨 NO JAISWAL IN RANJI SEMIS. 🚨

- Yashasvi Jaiswal has been ruled out of the Ranji Trophy Semi Final due to ankle pain. (Gaurav Gupta/TOI). pic.twitter.com/bbFTvdSlOg

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 16, 2025

The Stage For The Semi-Final is to begin :

ALSO SEE :  Washington Sundar : A star in IPL ,6 Lakh in TNPL auction

Topping Group A with six victories from seven encounters, Vidarbha, the dark horse of the tournament, enters the semi-final. Karun Nair and the pace of Umesh Yadav have driven Vidarbha, winning on home soil. Atharva Taide and Dhruv Shorey have been the stalwarts of their batting order, and spinner Aditya Sarwate is a worry for the opposition on Nagpur's spin-friendly pitch.

Mumbai, though, has a counter in the left-arm spin of Shams Mulani and Rahane's experience, whose leadership will prove instrumental in coping with the pressure.

Harshit Rana replaces Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah will miss the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, starting on February 19, due to a back injury. He got injured during the final Test against Australia in Sydney last month and had been recovering at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. Fans were hoping for his return, but sadly, that won’t happen.  

The BCCI confirmed the news on Tuesday. BCCI said that, "Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to a lower back injury. The Selection Committee has named Harshit Rana as his replacement."

ALSO READ: Varun Chakaravarthy Replaces Yashasvi Jaiswal in Champions Trophy for India, Know Why?

Two big changes in India’s final squad for Champions Trophy 2025 from the provisional squad! 🔄🇮🇳

What do you make of these updates? 🤔#CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/w8xZdlXpIg

— Sportskeeda (@Sportskeeda) February 11, 2025

Varun Chakaravarthy replaces Yashasvi Jaiswal

Meanwhile, mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has earned a spot in the squad after his impressive performance in the T20I series and Second ODI against England. He will replace attacking batter Yashasvi Jaiswal. The BCCI also said, "Varun Chakaravarthy has been added to the squad, replacing Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was originally part of the provisional squad."

India’s squad for ICC Champions Trophy, 2025: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill (Vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (WK), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohd. Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy.

Non Travelling substitutes: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mohammed Siraj and Shivam Dube

This is a surprising move from India to make a important key change to its squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. Varun Chakaravarthy has been taken in to team in replace of young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal in the final team selection.

Chakaravarthy Performance in recent matches :
Chakaravarthy had a fantastic series against England in T20I, where he took 14 wickets and Player of the Series . The selectors were impressed with his ability to spin and trap batsmen with his variations , which made him a player in the tournament.

INDIAN CHAMPIONS TROPHY CHANGES:

- Harshit replaces Bumrah.

- Varun replaces Jaiswal. pic.twitter.com/8ncL9Cax8B

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 11, 2025

ALSO SEE : ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Jasprit Bumrah ruled out; BCCI announces replacement

Replacement for Jaiswal nedded or NOT :
However, it does come, as a surprise to many, considering his past performances in the recent tournaments. It seems, though, that the selectors have gone for spin-heavy bowling attacks, given the conditions in which it is expected to be played in the Champions Trophy. To top it, Jaiswal's form in some recent ODIs was inconsistent, and he has struggled with spinners in subcontinental conditions.

NON-TRAVELLING RESERVES OF TEAM INDIA FOR CT:

- Jaiswal, Siraj & Dube.

They will travel to Dubai when the team requires them. pic.twitter.com/no7zWK4NJq

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 11, 2025

INDIAN SQUAD FOR CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025: 

Rohit (C), Gill (VC), Kohli, Iyer, Rahul (WK), Pant (WK), Pandya, Axar, Sundar, Kuldeep, Harshit, Shami, Arshdeep, Jadeja, Varun.

Some Big Changes and Expection from India :
Another huge change is that spearhead pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out because of a back injury. Harshit Rana has been called up in his place. This is a bummer for India, considering Bumrah has been a vital cog in the bowling lineup.With all these, India aims to strike the right balance between spin and pace. Fans are waiting to see how this affects India's performance in the eagerly awaited championship.

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. he is one of  the India’s most exciting young cricketers. But his path to success wasn’t easy it was filled with struggles, sacrifices, and determination.

Yashasvi Jaiswal: From Struggles to Success

Yashasvi was just 13 years old when he left his village Suriyawan in Uttar Pradesh and moved to Mumbai to follow his cricketing dreams. But life in the big city was tough. With no place to stay, he found shelter at a dairy shop, where the owner allowed him to sleep on the condition that he would help with the shop’s work. But since Yashasvi spent most of his time playing cricket, he couldn’t manage the job, and eventually, he was asked to leave. With nowhere to go, he started living in a tent at Azad Maidan, a famous cricket ground in Mumbai. He stayed with security guards and, to survive, he even sold pani puri in his free time.

Yashasvi never gave up on his dream. His first big moment came when he scored 319 runs in a single match of the Harris Shield tournament. That innings changed everything. He started scoring heavily for Mumbai’s Under-16 and Under-19 teams, and in 2018, he was selected for India’s Under-19 team.

ALSO READ: Watch: Famous english singer joins RR for cricket check it out!

Question: What did you buy with your first earnings? 

Yashasvi Jaiswal said "I gave it to my mother

Question: What did you buy with your first earnings? [Forbes India]

Yashasvi Jaiswal said "I gave it to my mother". pic.twitter.com/7HkLnyODzT

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 11, 2025

A Moment of Pride for His Mother

Even after becoming successful, Yashasvi has stayed down to earth. When asked what he did with his first salary, his reply won hearts; he gave it to his mother His small but heartfelt gesture touched many people, and his story spread quickly on social media.

When asked what he did with his first salary, his reply won hearts: he said he gave it to his mother. Yashasvi has now become a key player for India, impressing with the bat all over the world. From selling street food to wearing the Indian jersey, his journey is proof that hard work and determination can overcome any struggle. And the best part, This is just the beginning for him. The future looks bright, and there’s so much more to come from this young star.

While Nagpur ODI has experienced two Indian debutants, both have impressed in their first outings in this international cricket format. In the key situation, ODI debutant Harshit Rana picked up two wickets in one over, while the other ODI debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal took a stunner to dismiss the set English opener Ben Duckett. 

After England chose to bat first in the Nagpur ODI, the English openers Phil Salt and Ben Duckett provided a flying start. They initially learned the pitch condition in the first four overs, before beginning their dominance from the fifth over. 

Both England openers were completely dangerous with the bat. In the sixth over of the innings, debutant Harshit Rana conceded 26 runs, including three sixes and two fours. Before that over, Rana started his ODI career with 11 runs in the first over.

See Also: Why is Virat Kohli not playing in the first ODI against England in Nagpur?

The opening partnership was broken through a run out

However, India got a crucial breakthrough in the ninth over as a big mix-up between the openers resulted in Salt's run out. Shreyas Iyer made a good fielding to save a boundary, and Salt was run out in the striking end as Iyer comfortably threw and wicketkeeper KL Rahul comfortably hit the wicket to bring India's first wicket of the match. Before that wicket, Salt and Duckett put in a fiery 75-run partnership for the first wicket.

After Salt was dismissed for 43 off 26 balls, where the right-handed batter hit five fours and three sixes, the left-handed opening batter Ben Duckett was dismissed in the final over of the first powerplay after scoring 32 off 29 balls with the help of six fours. After a couple of bashing overs, Rana got two crucial wickets, and the hosts made a great comeback in the ODI. 

Debutant Yashavi Jaiswal took a great catch to produce Harshit Rana's first ODI wicket

It was a short delivery where Duckett went for a pull, but it flew in the air. Another ODI debutant, Yashasvi Jaiswal produced that wicket with a great catch after making a successful 21-meter run from the circle.

#HarshitRana's ball forces an error from #BenDuckett & #YashasviJaiswal grabs a stunner!

Start watching FREE on Disney+ Hotstar ➡ https://t.co/gzTQA0IDnU#INDvENGOnJioStar 1st ODI 👉 LIVE NOW on Disney+ Hotstar, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Sports 18 1 & Colors Cineplex pic.twitter.com/pBfIrT2XlT

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) February 6, 2025

Three balls later in the same over, Harry Brook was caught behind for a duck as Rana took that wicket after the wicketkeeper KL Rahul took another great catch. So, from 75/0, England were suddenly under pressure at 77/3.  

The mega Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed the rise of countless cricketing stalwarts since its inception in 2008. It goes without saying that the cash-rich league is blessed with an incredible pool of talented cricketers from Indian domestic cricket. Many of them would feature the youngsters who would go on to pave a bright future for themselves in international cricket. 

See also: IPL 2025 to Implement ICC Code of Conduct with Significant Rule Changes

Although the IPL is primarily known for offering insane levels of entertainment to its viewers, the league also brings ground-breaking young talent to the fore which in turn benefits Indian cricket as a whole. All the entertainment and thrill would be vastly missing if it had not been due to these young newcomers. From hard-hitting batters to crafty bowlers and dynamic all-rounders, these youngsters would often join the party with an array of skills under their belt. On the back of jaw-dropping price tags, match-winning performances from previous seasons, and untapped potential, these players have often captured the attention of fans and pundits alike.

As the excitement builds around the upcoming IPL season, let’s take a moment to identify some notable newcomers who emerged through the ranks over the years to become a force to reckon with in world cricket.

Jaspirt Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah gained prominence in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after being identified by the Mumbai Indians (MI) and subsequently making his IPL debut in 2013. His distinctive bowling technique and speed attracted the attention of John Wright, the former head coach of Team India, who was serving as the coach of MI at that time. Bumrah made an immediate impact in his first IPL game against RCB in 2013, picking up the wicket of Virat Kohli. On the back of his sensational exploits in the IPL, Bumrah made his international debut in a T20I against Australia in 2016. Fast forward to today, Bumrah is renowned as the world's most lethal bowler across all formats. 

Arshdeep Singh

Arshdeep Singh's rise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been marked by his consistent performances and hard work. After putting on fine performances both in the domestic and international circuits, Ashdeep has now become one of the most expensive Indian pacers in the IPL's history. The left-arm pacer made his IPL debut in 2019 and has been a key player for the Punjab Kings (PBKS) ever since. As the years rolled on, Arshdeep's performances in the IPL experienced an upward trajectory. With every passing edition, he was leaving an impact. Arshdeep's performances in the IPL led to him being selected for the India squad in the 2022 T20 World Cup. Arshdeep finished the 2024 T20 World Cup campaign as the joint-highest wicket-taker with Fazal Farooqi and has been awarded the T20I Men's Cricketer of the Year award by the ICC.   

Ruturaj Gaikwad

Ruturaj Gaikwad's rise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) was marked by his debut in 2020, his role in CSK's 2021 title win, and his appointment as captain in 2024. Gaikwad made his IPL debut in 2020 for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). He endured an ordinary first season where he played six games and scored three fifties and two ducks. But Gaikwad's debut showcased his potential to perform exponentially well on the big stage. In 2021, he played an instrumental role in CSK winning their fourth IPL title and was also named the Emerging Player of the Year. In 2024, Gaikwad made further advancements in his cricketing career by replacing long-standing CSK skipper MS Dhoni.  The youngster has continued to grow in stature thanks to some noteworthy performances in the IPL and is fighting to the teeth to get through a start-studded Indian lineup.

Nitish Reddy

Nitish Reddy's meteoric rise in international cricket can be vastly attributed to the time he spent with the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). A rare seam-bowling all-rounder hailing from the state of Andhra Pradesh, Nitish instantly became a batting hit for SRH. Although he endured a fruitless debut season in 2023 where he bowled five wicketless overs across two games and did not get a chance to bat, Nitesh was able to leave an impact in the 2024 season. He had to wait for the fourth game for an opportunity, and the youngster from Andhra hasn’t looked back since. However, the biggest moment of his cricketing career came during the third Test in the BGT series where he scored his maiden Test ton in a rain-hit affair to help India eke out a draw at the Gabba. That ton led the world to take cognizance of this young all-rounder. 

Harshit Rana

Harshit Rana emerged as a notable talent in Indian cricket after being bought by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 2022 IPL auction. He made his IPL debut in the 2022 season and went on to win the IPL in 2024. After notching up some breathtaking performances in domestic cricket, Harshit was bought by Delhi Capitals in 2022 but he later switched allegiance a couple of years later and played a pivotal role in propelling KKR to a title win in 2024. Subsequently, he was handed a Test debut in the Border Gavaskar Trophy series where he returned formidable figures of 3-48 in the Perth Test leading India to a famous 295-run win.

Umran Malik

Young Indian bowling sensation Umran Malik rose to fame from almost nowhere during a 2021 IPL match, where he impressed one and all by bowling at speeds rarely seen in the history of Indian cricket. The rising talent from J&K stole the headlines almost imminently after making his debut in the 2021 IPL season. He quickly rose to stardom and impressed us all with his fiery thunderbolts clocking speeds in excess of 150 km/h consistently. Malik was acquired by SRH for Rs 4 crore and experienced a remarkable season. He was recognized as the Emerging Player of the tournament, having claimed 22 wickets across 14 matches. Additionally, he delivered the fastest ball by an Indian pacer, reaching a speed of 157 km/h, during a match against Delhi Capitals. Although away from the grand scheme of things, Malik still makes a strong case for himself as far as national selection is concerned. 

Yashasvi Jaiswal

The tall-swashbuckling Indian opener hails from an underprivileged background but he did not allow his poor beginnings to deter him from the path to glory. He made his IPL debut against Chennai Super Kings in 2020 before notching up his maiden IPL half-century against the same team a year later, in IPL 2021. Jaiswal was gradually blooded into the Royals team before stepping up in a huge way in IPL 2023, amassing 625 runs at a blistering strike rate of 163.61. His eye-catching performances in the IPL and domestic cricket attracted the attention of the national selectors and as a result, Jaiswal was able to make his first strides in international cricket at the tender age of 22. Playing in his maiden Test match against West Indies in 2023, Jaiswal slammed a scintillating 171 in the first innings, and a year later he scored 712 runs in the India vs England Test series, earning him the Player of the Series title.

Avesh Khan

Avesh Khan's IPL emergence came in 2021 when he had a breakthrough campaign for Delhi Capitals (DC). He was the team's top wicket-taker with 24 wickets. Avesh, who made his IPL debut for Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2017, had a bleak run during his formative IPL years. But his fortunes took a turn for the better when he moved to Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in 2018. Playing an impressive brand of cricket, he was brought on board by LSG for INR 10 Crore in the 2022 IPl season making him the most expensive uncapped Indian player at the time. During that season, Avesh had a stellar run and delivered with the ball, scalping 18 wickets. So far, Avesh has been in and out of the national side. Nevertheless, the right-arm quick continues to lurk around on the horizon, and in the absence of frontline pacers, Avesh can thrive and could prove to be a very handy commodity for India in crunch matches. 

The upcoming IPL 2025 season is knocking at our doorstep. While the world has continued to see the incredible rise of youth talent in this cash-rich over several editions, the list just does not end here. The cricketing fraternity continues to wait in anticipation for the next bunch of young cricketers who will dazzle us all with their brilliance and light of the tournament with their swashbuckling performances.

The last round of the group stage of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 is around the corner. While the final round of the league stage will begin on Thursday (January 30), we have some important reports on the availabilities of the national team players. Here, we are going through these reports. 

Virat Kohli is set for Ranji Trophy return

Former Indian captain Virat Kohli is set to serve for Delhi. It will be his first match in the Ranji Trophy in the last 12 years. He last played a Ranji Trophy match in November 2012 against Uttar Pradesh. Kohli is set to train with the Delhi team from Tuesday (January 28).

See Also: Top 5 highest run-scorers in the Ranji Trophy history

KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj, Ravindra Jadeja are also likely to play

KL Rahul is set to serve for Karnataka, who will face the Elite Group C table-toppers Haryana. He last played a Ranji Trophy match in February 2020. On the other hand, the Hyderabad pacer Mohammed Siraj is set to return to the Ranji Trophy. 

All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who just returned to the Ranji Trophy to play against Delhi and won the Player of the Match award after picking up 12 wickets, will continue his service for Saurashtra. 

Rishabh Pant and Mumbai stars are likely to miss

On the other hand, Rishabh Pant, who served for Delhi in their last Ranji Trophy round match against Saurashtra, is unlikely to play the last round.

Indian Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma, who just returned to the Ranji Trophy almost a decade later, will miss out on the forthcoming last round of the group stage along with the Mumbai and national teammates Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer. 

Centurion Shubman Gill likely to unavailable

Punjab cricketer Shubman Gill, the vice-captain of the Indian ODI team, is also reportedly unavailable for the last round of the group stage in the ongoing Ranji Trophy season. The right-handed batter scored a century (102) against Karnataka in the latest Ranji Trophy round, where Punjab suffered an innings defeat despite Gill's heroic century.

India is celebrating its 76th Republic Day. It is one of the country's most important and proudest days, and all Indians feel proud of it. 

On January 26, 1950, more than two years after the Independence from British Rule, India adopted its own constitution. It is the governing document of India after replacing the Government of India Act 1935. 

Every year, the nation celebrates it proudly. All over India, we experience parades, special speeches, and many cultural events. Youths, the future of the nation, are passionately active on this special day. On this special day, we go through our country's cultures and traditions along with rich history. India has a wide range of cultures.

Indian sportspersons have put the nation on top many times

Just like many Indians, the sportspersons have also put the nation's head up with their continuous incredible achievements.

On and off the field, Indian cricketers are always there to serve their country. 🇮🇳🏏 #TeamIndia #HappyRepublicDay2025 pic.twitter.com/ZaWDOWMIPV

— Cricket Winner (@cricketwinner_) January 25, 2025

India has many achievements in international cricket

Due to the gradual success of international cricket, the sport has become a symbol of the nation. Many Indians worship cricket and its players. Indians massively respect the Indian cricketers.

India made its international cricket debut in 1932. Although it took time, slowly India strongly challenged the top international teams and has gradually become one of the best cricket teams in the world. While India has achieved many successes in international cricket, we are going through some top successes.

In 1983, India won their first Cricket World Cup trophy under the leadership of Kapil Dev. Under Sourav Ganguly's leadership, India jointly won the ICC Champions Trophy 2002 along with the hosts Sri Lanka, while his leadership also experienced runners-up in the ICC Champions Trophy 2000 and ICC Cricket World Cup 2003.

Later, in 2007, under the leadership of MS Dhoni, India won the inaugural ICC World T20 trophy (presently known as ICC Men's T20 World Cup). His leadership also won the trophy in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 and ICC Champions Trophy 2013. His captaincy also experienced the runners-up campaign in the ICC World T20 2014. 

Under the leadership of Virat Kohli, India finished as the runners-up in the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 and the inaugural ICC World Test Championship (2019-2021).

Meanwhile, under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, India recently won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. His leadership also experienced the runners-up journeys in the second ICC World Test Championship (2021-2023) and the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023.

Also, India has recorded seven ODI Asia Cup trophies and one T20I Asia Cup trophy. Meanwhile, India Women have also recorded four WODI Asia Cup trophies and three WT20I Asia Cup trophies. India Women's team is gradually growing in international cricket. 

Under the leadership of Mithali Raj, India Women finished runners-up in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2005 and 2017 editions, which were WODI formats. India Women, under the captaincy of Harmanpreet Kaur, finished runners-up in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020.  

Indian International Batters Struggle in Ranji Trophy 2024-25 Return

The return of Indian international batters to the domestic cricket in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2024-25 has been far from ideal, with Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, and Yashasvi Jaiswal failing to make a significant impact in their respective matches.

1. Shubman Gill (Punjab vs Karnataka)

Punjab's star batter Shubman Gill, who recently had a below-par run in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, continued to struggle as he was dismissed for just 4 runs off 8 balls in Punjab’s first innings against Karnataka. Gill began confidently, striking a boundary through the covers off Abhilash Shetty but was soon caught behind off the same bowler. Gill's recent form has been concerning, with only 93 runs in five innings during India's Test series against Australia.

 Shubman Gill (Punjab vs Karnataka)

Score: 4 runs (8 balls)

Match Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium

Indian Test top 3 in Ranji Trophy:

Rohit - 3 (19).
Jaiswal - 4 (8).
Gill - 4 (8). pic.twitter.com/w9YqTFVZIS

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 23, 2025

2. Rohit Sharma (Mumbai vs Jammu & Kashmir)

Indian captain Rohit Sharma's much-anticipated return to Mumbai's Ranji Trophy side after nearly a decade ended in disappointment. Rohit managed to score just 3 runs off 19 balls, falling to a leading edge off J&K pacer Umar Nazir, which was safely caught at short cover. Having struggled in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a total of 31 runs in five innings, Rohit’s form remains a concern ahead of upcoming international fixtures.

ALSO READ: Arshdeep Singh becomes the leading T20I wicket-taker for India

Rohit Sharma (Mumbai vs Jammu & Kashmir)

Score: 3 runs (19 balls)

Match Venue: BKC Ground

3. Yashasvi Jaiswal (Mumbai vs Jammu & Kashmir)

Young batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal, known for his aggressive style, also endured a tough outing, scoring only 5 runs off 8 balls. Despite starting positively with a boundary, he was dismissed LBW by Auqib Nabi, who trapped him with a delivery that skidded low. Jaiswal, playing his first Ranji Trophy match in two years, would have hoped for a better comeback after his strong performances in international cricket.

Yashasvi Jaiswal (Mumbai vs Jammu & Kashmir)

Score: 5 runs (8 balls)

Match Venue: BKC Ground

The trio's underwhelming performances in the domestic arena highlight their ongoing struggles and the challenges of transitioning back to first-class cricket after international commitments.

Future Cricket Stars: The Next Fab Four Revealed by Former England Captain

Former England Players , named Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton, think that Yashasvi Jaiswal from India is very good at cricket. They both picked him and Harry Brook from England to be part of the new 'Fab Four.' The 'Fab Four' is a name that was first used by someone named Martin Crowe in 2013. Mister Crowe used it to note the four amazing cricket players: Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Joe Root, and Kane Williamson.

They were the best in all kinds of cricket games. But now, cricket is changing, and Hussain and Atherton chose different players they believe will be the new stars. Hussain and Atherton made sure it was safe by each putting a helmet on each head when they chose Jaiswal to be in charge of the game later. Hussain thinks Saim Ayub from Pakistan might be a very good hitter at the beginning of the game. He picked him because he believes Saim can play well in any kind of cricket match, whether it's a quick match or a long match. Even though Saim was injured and people weren't sure if he could play in the important trophy game, Hussain is still sure he can do well.

Nasser Hussain picks Saim Ayub, Harry Brook, Travis Head, and Yashasvi Jaiswal as the next 'Fab Four' of cricket 🌟 pic.twitter.com/q06Cf2SKTO

— CricWick (@CricWick) January 17, 2025

Nasser Hussain's Fab Four:

      1.Yashasvi Jaiswal (India)

      2.Harry Brook (England)

      3.Travis Head (Australia)

      4.Saim Ayub (Pakistan)

ALSO READ: Ashwin lauds Gill's vice-captaincy appointment ahead of CT 2025

Michael Atherton's Fab Four:

     1.Yashasvi Jaiswal (India)

     2.Harry Brook (England)

     3.Kamindu Mendis (Sri Lanka)

     4.Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand)

Atherton, on the other hand, leaned towards consistency and versatility, selecting Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis and New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra. Ravindra, in particular, stood out after leading New Zealand to an improbable Test series win in India in late 2024 and amassing 1,079 runs in the calendar year. The six players identified by Hussain and Atherton delivered exceptional performances in 2024, finishing among the top run scorers across formats.The selections by Hussain and Atherton offer an exciting glimpse into cricket's future, highlighting the next generation of global stars. Whether it be Jaiswal's consistency, Brook's explosive batting, or the emerging talents of Ayub, Mendis, Head, and Ravindra, the future of cricket looks promising with these young players at the forefront.