MS Dhoni,
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U-19 cricket is considered to be one of the stepping stones for a cricketer. Whether it is for his state or for India, many international cricketers in India come through the age-group system, but there have been expectations as well.

At the junior level, U-19 World Cup is the biggest platform for every player to earn the limelight and show his talent in front of the world. Players like Yuvraj Singh, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ishant Sharma first garnered limelight while playing for the junior Indian team and were drafted to the national team straightaway

However, many Indian players, who have had successful international careers, missed out on playing for India U-19. Let’s have a look at three Indian players who were ignored for a place India U-19 squad but made it to the Indian team –