When a player makes a name for himself in the ICC Under-19 World Cup, it’s akin to graduating with honors. You can become a mainstay in your country’s national squad in a few years if you have a strong campaign and become a talking point in the tournament, and then follow that up with performances in your country’s domestic circuit or, as modern cricket mandates, in franchise cricket.
To name a few, ask Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Ben Stokes, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mujeeb Zadran, or even Rishabh Pant. The U19 Globe Cup proved to be a showcase for some of the top young talents in the world once again this year. Despite the fact that this tournament was dubbed the most competitive in years, some teams and players obviously dominated the conversation.
Dewald Brewis of South Africa, sometimes known as Baby AB, is the first player on our list of the U19 World Cup’s most memorable players. He was one of the few names that attracted our curiosity even before the event started. From the minute we first saw Brevis on our screens against India, the similarities between him and AB de Villiers were obvious.
Several times during the game, it was evident that he had modeled his game after the South African legend. During the tournament, he scored a fantastic 65 against India, followed by a century against Uganda, a century against Uganda, a 96 against Ireland, a 97 against England, and a majestic 138 against Bangladesh to finish.