Are these players set to dominate world cricket?

Let's take a look at the next wave of dominant cricketers from around the world!

Yashasvi Jaiswal has come into test cricket and made a mockery of the spot, especially in home conditions. During the ongoing home series against England, he has already blasted two double-centuries to take his test match average to 71.75, per ESPN Cricinfo. We've not seen much of him overseas, but we can't see any reason why he won't succeed.

Gill blasted onto the scene in 2023 with tons in all three formats, including an ODI double. He has had some struggles since then but a workman-like hundred and gritty 91 against England have contributed to two victories already for India in 2024. The world is at his feet, he just needs to find some consistency.

Able to consistently clock over 150kph, Shah is another rapid fast bowler from Pakistan. After making his test debut aged 16, Shah already has four years of experience at the highest level, he’ll be a key figure in an evolving Pakistan team moving forward.

The Crown Prince of BazBall, Brook has taken international cricket by storm, with a best-since-Bradmanesque average of 62.15, per ESPN Cricinfo in tests and a T20 World Cup under his belt already, Brook is establishing himself as England’s next great batter.

Aged 20, Brown already has 3 major trophies under her belt, opening the bowling for the all-conquering Australian Women’s team, she has shown speed, accuracy and poise in pressure moments. A maiden test five-for in Australia's recent win against South Africa showed her class.

Tipped for success after impressing at the most recent u19 Cricket World Cup, this big spinning leggie looks to the manor born in international cricket. A five-for on test debut and impressive showings for England’s white-ball side, Ahmed has every chance of fulfilling Shane Warne’s lofty predictions of success.

A surprise call-up to Australia’s 2023 touring side to India, Murphy proved himself to be every bit the Nathan Lyon replacement Cricket Australia have been looking for. With an action mirroring Graeme Swann, Murphy bowls with unerring accuracy and seemingly had Virat Kohli’s number on the turning tracks at Indore and Nagpur.

Still only 20, Verma has 4 years of international cricket under her belt already. Reminiscent of the great Virender Shewag, Verma has a laconic style, able to hit both spin and pace to all parts of the ground from ball one. India looks like the side most likely to challenge the Australian hegemony on women’s cricket and Verma is poised to be a huge part of the battle.

The giant West Australian is already a key member of an excellent Australian side, a first test ton showed Green’s quality with the bat, and a very solid bowling average of 35.96 solidifies his place as a premier all-rounder already. 

With a first class batting average of 54.21, per ESPN Cricinfo, Shafique has made an incredible start to his career. So far Shafique has shown he can dominate on his home tracks of Pakistan in tests against Australia and England, how he gets on abroad will show his true quality, but the talent is there in abundance.

Nicknamed ‘Baby AB’ for his AB De Villiers style batting technique and ball striking, Brevis is another to emerge from the 2022 u19 World Cup. A standout knock of 162 from 57 balls in South Africa’s domestic T20 competition last year showcased his talent. Another player on the Mumbai Indians talent pipeline, which is often a great stamp of approval.

Capsey is a huge part of England’s present and future, a hard-hitting top-order bat and a more-than-useful off-spinner, her record in domestic T20 leagues is already formidable. A two-time winner of The Hundred, Capsey’s poise and time at the crease shows her immense talent which will no doubt translate to all formats. 

Despite a history of producing incredible talents, rarely has India uncovered bowlers of extreme pace. Jasprit Bumrah is certainly one, but the Sunrisers Hyderabad youngster has taken it to a whole new level. Clocking speeds near 160kph, the sky's the limit for Malik, if his body can hold up to the rigours of pace bowling, Malik could be a huge part of India’s white ball set up moving forward.

It may surprise some people to know Shaheen Shah Afridi is still only 22 years old, at 6’6”, he’s a goliath of a man with five years of experience of playing for Pakistan. Known for his devastating new ball spells, most notably against India in the 2021 T20 World Cup, Afridi is an all-format player with pace, bounce and hooping swing. Alongside Naseem Shah, Pakistan are well set for the future.

Probably the least well-known player on this list, Connolly is a real talent out of West Australia. Previously captaining Australia’s u19 side and with very little professional cricket under his belt, he is a slightly unknown quantity, but his match-winning 25 from 11 balls in the Big Bash League final in 2023 for the Perth Scorchers showed his quality and big match pedigree. Look out for his name over the next few years.