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GAME
24 CRICKET TODAY^ JULY 12, 2019
His six-for against
Bangladesh was a re-
cord-breaking effort as
he became the young-
est bowler to take five
wickets in a WC game...
In this World Cup, we have seen many
young talents blossoming in what is a
dream to play for any cricketer- the ICC
Cricket World Cup. Youngsters have
brought a dash of fresh air, flamboyance,
and fearlessness on display. Also, we as
observers of the game love seeing the new
crop of talents grow and develop, so what
better stage than the Cricket World Cup,
where the whole world is watching every
bits and piece of the game we all love. Take
a look at Five Young Guns who have done
well in WC:BY HARSHIT ANAND
2019 CWC
Five Most
Impressive
Young Guns
SHAHEEN SHAH AFRIDI (PAKISTAN)
Pakistan and Afridi. It just rings a bell. Doesn’t it? After all, Shahid
Afridi with his audacious stroke-play, charismatic attitude, and match-
winning efforts won so many hearts. He finished with 16 wickets in five
games in the World Cup. His six-for against Bangladesh was a record-
breaking effort as he became the youngest bowler to take five wickets in a
WC game.