While the biggies of world cricket start switching to the shortest format in anticipation of the WT20 in March, the next-gen across the globe is going to put their skills in the 50-over format to the test over the next two weeks. Former three-time Champions India go in as one of the favourites– specially after Australia pulled out due to security fears –in the event that starts in Bangladesh on Wednesday. Led by young Ishan Kishan, India play their first match on the 30th against New Zealand.

About Ishan Kishan

Hails from Patna and plays domestic cricket for Jharkhand since Bihar do not currently have a cricket association. Made his Ranji Trophy debut for Jharkhand at the age of 16 years and 4 months.
A wicket-keeper batsman, Ishan has been named captain of the India Under-19 team at the U19 World Cup.

he Will be the second-youngest (after a 16-year old Parthiv Patel in 2002) to captain India at the Under-19 World Cup.
Led India to victory in the Tri-Nation Under-19s Tournament in Sri Lanka in December 2015.

Ishan’s role models are said to be India’s limited overs captain MS Dhoni and former Australia stumper Adam Gilchrist.
Performance in ICC U19 World Cup warm-up matches: 138 v Canada U19, 15 v Pakistan U19.