5 youngest players featuring in Asia Cup 2023

Youngest players in Asia Cup 2023 (Source-Twitter)

The hybrid format of the Asia Cup 2023 will start on August 30, 2023, with four games taking place in Pakistan and the remaining matches being held in Sri Lanka. In terms of the tournament's groupings, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan are in Group B, while India, Pakistan, and Nepal are in Group A.  A total of 13 matches will be played, which includes six league matches, six Super 4 matches, and a final. 

The tournament will feature a lot of renowned names, but there are few youngsters who have already impressed in the domestic and international level waiting to showcase their talent in the multi national tournament like this. This is going to be a huge platform for them. 

These are the top 5 youngsters who will be in action:

5. Shubman Gill (23 years, India)

Shubman Gill (Source-twitter)

Shubman Gill, an opening batter who hails from India has already made a huge impact for the Team at international level. He made his debut for the National team in 2019. The youngster is currently standing at 4th rank in ICC ODI ranking list. He became the youngest batter in ODIs to hit a double century in the format when he achieved the feat against New Zealand earlier this year.

4. Shoriful Islam (22 years, Bangladesh)

Shoriful Islam(Source-Twitter)

The Left arm speedster is a watch out bowler for Bangladesh, Islam who made his debut to the National team in 2021 so far played 7 Tests, 17 ODIs, and 31 T20Is for the Bangladesh side. 

The speedster has the ability to swing ball through the air and pretty quick speed which will be a great advantage for the team in the tournament as the tournament is held in Pakistan and Sri Lanka, pitches will be aid to him and a there is a extra edge because of this left arm bowling action.

3. Tilak Varma (20 years, India)

Tilak Varma(Source-Twitter)

The hot debate name in the recent times in the Indian cricket fans, The youngster who made his debut in the West Indies series for T20I’s was yet to make his debut in ODI. The Indian cricket selection committee has surprised everyone by picking him in the 17 members squad for the Asia Cup 2023.

There is no surprise if he makes his Impact in Asia Cup if he gets chances as KL Rahul is not fit yet and Indian team is also lacking Left hand batsman in the middle order, he will sure be a asset for team with his his fearless and aggressive approach of batting. 

2. Noor Ahmad (18 years)

Noor Ahmad(Source-Twitter)

The spin wizard from Afghanistan has made is debut recently to their national team, but he already showcased his talent and what he can do in the IPL 2023 where he showed a splendid performance for Gujarat Titans. 

He is a bowler to look out for in the tournament, as the Asian pitches are mostly favorable for spinners and he who will be supporting Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman on turning pitches in Sri Lanka.

1. Gulsan Jha (17 Years, Nepal)

Gulsan Jha (Source-Twitter)

The youngest player in the Tournament Gulsan Jha from Nepal who is just 17 years old. Since making his ODI debut for Nepal against the USA in 2021, Jha has participated in 22 matches as a left-handed batter and right-arm medium bowler. The Sarlahi-born player has scored 452 runs in 18 innings to date, with a best of 67* and three fifty-singles to his credit.

The player is mainly known for his deadly bouncers often called as Perfume Balls, who digs the ball into the ground and bounces with great speed. Which creates a fear in the batsmen. He will be eager to do well against heavyweight teams like India and Pakistan in Group A of the Asia Cup.