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There's definitely some truth in the cliche: Big matches make big players. For young talents looking to establish themselves on the international stage, there's no bigger event than the ODI World Cup, the pinnacle of the game. We look at five young talents to watch out for in the marquee tournament.
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Harry Brook (England)Jason Roy's dismal form, combined with worrying fitness, opened the way for Harry Brook who was initially overlooked from the World Cup squad. And now with Ben Stokes battling a minor hip injury, Brook will have a chance to light up the tournament with his scintillating batting.
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Shubman Gill (India)Well, Shubman Gill is perhaps no longer an emerging player; he has emerged already, but this will be his first World Cup, and he'd leave no stones unturned to rise up to the occasion. Gill will open the innings, alongside captain Rohit Sharma.
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Noor Ahmad (Afghanistan)Noor Ahmad is an 18-year-old wrist-spinner who will be an understudy to his much-renowned compatriot, Rashid Khan. But don't let his young age make you feel otherwise; he can very much wreck havoc.
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Maheesh Theekshana (Sri Lanka)On a pitch with even minimal help for the spinners, Maheesh Theekshana, 23, will pose a significant danger to even the best in the business. Theekshana is having a great year, scalping 31 victims in just 15 games.
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Gus Atkinson (England)Gus Atkinson is a fiery English pacer who could constantly clock in excess of 140 kph. Along with the more experienced Mark Wood, Atkinson will form the spiciest bowling line-up.