Indian cricket’s youth squad received a major boost this week as Wisden unveiled its list of the 40 best players under the age of 25, with opener Yashasvi Jaiswal claiming the number one spot. The recognition is a testament to Jaiswal’s meteoric rise in international cricket and a signal of India’s growing reservoir of young talent. Jaiswal’s story continues to inspire. From humble beginnings in Uttar Pradesh to honing his craft on Mumbai’s grounds, his journey has been marked by struggle, sacrifice, and sheer perseverance. Having once lived in modest conditions and fought his way through local cricket circuits, he now stands among the brightest names in the global game.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/carlos-alcaraz-emma-raducanu-jessica-pegula-and-others-did-star-power-save-mixed-doubles-at-the-us-open-1755794406957">Carlos Alcaraz, Emma Raducanu, Jessica Pegula and others — Did star power save mixed doubles at the US Open?</a>&nbsp;His batting has been a blend of elegance and endurance—double centuries, match-defining knocks, and a fearless approach against world-class attacks have already placed him in the company of India’s finest young performers. Jaiswal may lead the chart, but he is not alone. Other names include Sai Sudharsan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Tilak Varma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Harshit Rana and Riyan Parag. Several other Indian cricketers have also found a place in Wisden’s global list, highlighting the depth of skill emerging from the domestic and international pipeline.&nbsp;&nbsp;This collective presence reinforces the notion that India is not just producing stars but an entire generation ready to take over the big stage. This recognition is more than an individual accolade. It reflects the changing landscape of Indian cricket, where young players are no longer waiting in the wings—they are already shaping the narrative. With Jaiswal at the forefront, India’s next decade in cricket promises to be defined by fearless batting, sustained excellence, and a steady stream of youthful energy. The baton has been passed, and Yashasvi Jaiswal is leading the charge.

THIS Indian player tops Wisdens Best 40 Young Players in the World list Know who

Indian cricket’s youth squad received a major boost this week as Wisden unveiled its list of the 40 best players under the age of 25, with opener Yashasvi Jaiswal claiming the number one spot. The recognition is a testament to Jaiswal’s meteoric rise in international cricket and a signal of India’s growing reservoir of young talent. Jaiswal’s story continues to inspire. From humble beginnings in Uttar Pradesh to honing his craft on Mumbai’s grounds, his journey has been marked by struggle, sacrifice, and sheer perseverance. Having once lived in modest conditions and fought his way through local cricket circuits, he now stands among the brightest names in the global game. Also Read: Carlos Alcaraz, Emma Raducanu, Jessica Pegula and others — Did star power save mixed doubles at the US Open? His batting has been a blend of elegance and endurance—double centuries, match-defining knocks, and a fearless approach against world-class attacks have already placed him in the company of India’s finest young performers. Jaiswal may lead the chart, but he is not alone. Other names include Sai Sudharsan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Tilak Varma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Harshit Rana and Riyan Parag. Several other Indian cricketers have also found a place in Wisden’s global list, highlighting the depth of skill emerging from the domestic and international pipeline. This collective presence reinforces the notion that India is not just producing stars but an entire generation ready to take over the big stage. This recognition is more than an individual accolade. It reflects the changing landscape of Indian cricket, where young players are no longer waiting in the wings—they are already shaping the narrative. With Jaiswal at the forefront, India’s next decade in cricket promises to be defined by fearless batting, sustained excellence, and a steady stream of youthful energy. The baton has been passed, and Yashasvi Jaiswal is leading the charge.

The 23-year-old player had a remarkable season in IPL 2025 season playing for Rajasthan Royals, where he made 559 runs at a strike rate of over 160

THIS Indian player tops Wisden's 'Best 40 Young Players in the World' list. Know who

India captain Virat Kohli has been named as the Leading Cricketer in the World in the 2017 edition of the respected Wisden Cricketers&#39; Almanack, -- &quot;cricket&#39;s bible&quot;&nbsp;-- published this week.

Meanwhile Pakistan&#39;s Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan were named as two of Wisden&#39;s Five Cricketers of the Year.&nbsp;

According to editor Lawrence Booth, Kohli had &quot;the year of his dreams&quot; in 2016, &quot;averaging more with the bat in each of the three formats than anyone: 75 in Tests, 92 in one-day internationals and 106 in Twenty20 internationals&quot;.

Under Kohli, India won series trophies in all three formats against England in 2016/17.

Booth said the star batsman&#39;s 235 in the fourth Test against England at Mumbai confirmed him as the &quot;spiritual successor to Sachin Tendulkar&quot;.

Kohli is the third Indian to win an award that has only been in existence since 2003 and is designed to recognise achievement in all forms of the international game in the previous calendar year.

Dynamic opener Virender Sehwag won twice, in 2008 and 2009, with Tendulkar himself awarded the title in 2010.&nbsp;

The 2017 women&#39;s award was won by Australia&#39;s Ellyse Perry.

While the Leading Cricketer of the Year award is a relatively new concept by the standards of Wisden -- a British-based publication which has appeared every year since 1864, with not even the First and Second World Wars halting its print run -- the Five Cricketers of the Year is a tradition that dates back 128 years.

The usual criteria for inclusion in that award, which can only be won once in a player&#39;s career, is the impact a player had on the preceding English season.

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&#39;Riveting&#39; England-Pakistan series

Veteran batsmen Misbah and Younis were both honoured in the context of their performances during Pakistan&#39;s 2-2 Test series draw in England -- a result that saw Pakistan, under Misbah&#39;s captaincy, briefly rise to number one in the world Test rankings.

&quot;Misbah-ul-Haq was central to one of the most riveting series in England for years,&quot; wrote Booth.&nbsp;

&quot;His century in the First Test at Lord&#39;s set a benchmark for his team-mates, while his celebratory press-ups became one of the motifs of the year.&nbsp;

&quot;Against the odds, he led Pakistan, without a home Test since 2009, to the top of the rankings -- and all at the age of 42.&quot;

Turning to Younis, he added: &quot;With the pressure on, Younis Khan delivered. His classy 218 in the final Test of the summer, at The Oval, helped Pakistan square the series after successive defeats had left them in danger of squandering their win at Lord&#39;s.&nbsp;

&quot;It was his 32nd Test hundred -- and a reminder that his struggles earlier in the series had been a blip rather than part of a decline.&quot;

England all-rounder Chris Woakes, who enjoyed a breakthrough year in 2016 that included 26 wickets at 16 apiece in four Tests against Pakistan, was also one of Wisden&#39;s Five Cricketers of the Year.

Middlesex&#39;s Toby Roland-Jones, whose hat-trick against Yorkshire at Lord&#39;s sealed the County Championship title for the London club, and Northamptonshire batsman Ben Duckett, who scored 2,706 runs in all formats during a prolific season, completed the quintet.

Reflecting on other topics, Booth said Alastair Cook had chosen &quot;the right time to go&quot; in resigning as England&#39;s Test captain following the 4-0 series loss in India.

However, he added: &quot;That his team lost only four of his 17 Test series in charge was testament to a very English grit: understated, occasionally self-conscious, always bloody-minded. It proved an exhausting combination.&quot;

(AFP)

Pakistan's Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan were named as two of Wisden's Five Cricketers of the Year

India captain Virat Kohli has been named as the Leading Cricketer in the World in the 2017 edition of the respected Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, -- "cricket's bible" -- published this week. Meanwhile Pakistan's Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan were named as two of Wisden's Five Cricketers of the Year. According to editor Lawrence Booth, Kohli had "the year of his dreams" in 2016, "averaging more with the bat in each of the three formats than anyone: 75 in Tests, 92 in one-day internationals and 106 in Twenty20 internationals". Under Kohli, India won series trophies in all three formats against England in 2016/17. Booth said the star batsman's 235 in the fourth Test against England at Mumbai confirmed him as the "spiritual successor to Sachin Tendulkar". Kohli is the third Indian to win an award that has only been in existence since 2003 and is designed to recognise achievement in all forms of the international game in the previous calendar year. Dynamic opener Virender Sehwag won twice, in 2008 and 2009, with Tendulkar himself awarded the title in 2010. The 2017 women's award was won by Australia's Ellyse Perry. While the Leading Cricketer of the Year award is a relatively new concept by the standards of Wisden -- a British-based publication which has appeared every year since 1864, with not even the First and Second World Wars halting its print run -- the Five Cricketers of the Year is a tradition that dates back 128 years. The usual criteria for inclusion in that award, which can only be won once in a player's career, is the impact a player had on the preceding English season. 'Riveting' England-Pakistan series Veteran batsmen Misbah and Younis were both honoured in the context of their performances during Pakistan's 2-2 Test series draw in England -- a result that saw Pakistan, under Misbah's captaincy, briefly rise to number one in the world Test rankings. "Misbah-ul-Haq was central to one of the most riveting series in England for years," wrote Booth. "His century in the First Test at Lord's set a benchmark for his team-mates, while his celebratory press-ups became one of the motifs of the year. "Against the odds, he led Pakistan, without a home Test since 2009, to the top of the rankings -- and all at the age of 42." Turning to Younis, he added: "With the pressure on, Younis Khan delivered. His classy 218 in the final Test of the summer, at The Oval, helped Pakistan square the series after successive defeats had left them in danger of squandering their win at Lord's. "It was his 32nd Test hundred -- and a reminder that his struggles earlier in the series had been a blip rather than part of a decline." England all-rounder Chris Woakes, who enjoyed a breakthrough year in 2016 that included 26 wickets at 16 apiece in four Tests against Pakistan, was also one of Wisden's Five Cricketers of the Year. Middlesex's Toby Roland-Jones, whose hat-trick against Yorkshire at Lord's sealed the County Championship title for the London club, and Northamptonshire batsman Ben Duckett, who scored 2,706 runs in all formats during a prolific season, completed the quintet. Reflecting on other topics, Booth said Alastair Cook had chosen "the right time to go" in resigning as England's Test captain following the 4-0 series loss in India. However, he added: "That his team lost only four of his 17 Test series in charge was testament to a very English grit: understated, occasionally self-conscious, always bloody-minded. It proved an exhausting combination." (AFP)

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