U-19 World Cup 2022 happened last year in West Indies during the months of January and February. The Indian U-19 side emerged as the champions of the mega event while playing under the captaincy of Yash Dhull. Many players of that Indian squad have played in IPL, but none of them have made it to the senior Indian squad yet.
However, players of other nations have not just made it to the senior squads, but they are also playing in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, which is happening in India right now. Here’s a list of the four such players who played in U-19 World Cup 2022 and are playing in ODI WC 2023.
1. Noor Ahmad played in U-19 World Cup 2022
Afghanistan’s left-arm wrist-spinner Noor Ahmad played for his nation in the U-19 WC, which happened last year. Ahmad has transitioned to the senior level and has become an important member of the senior team of Afghanistan in the ODI format.
2. Tanzim Hasan Sakib
Tanzim Hasan Sakib is a medium pacer of Bangladesh. He was a part of the Bangladeshi U-19 team last year. Sakib made his ODI debut against India in Asia Cup 2023. He might play his first match of ODI WC 2023 against Australia on Saturday.
3. Dunith Wellalage
Dunith Wellalage was the captain of the Sri Lankan U-19 team in the previous edition of the mega event. He has become a member of the senior team now. In three matches of the 2023 WC, Wellalage has scored 12 runs and picked up two wickets.
4. Matheesha Pathirana played in U-19 World Cup 2022
Another Sri Lankan player to feature on the list is Matheesha Pathirana. The right-arm pacer had a forgettable outing in the ODI World Cup, and he was ruled out midway due to an injury.
