The world of cricket sees new stars every year, but some young players leave a different mark. In the year 2025, many new faces are ready to show their strength on the field. Their hard work in domestic cricket and on the international stage has made them special. These players will not only win matches for their teams but will also play an important role in the upcoming tournaments. Here we will talk about five such emerging cricket stars who can make big headlines in the coming months. Let's know who these young stars are.
5. Sai Sudharsan (India)
Sai Sudarsan has become one of India's most reliable young batsmen at the moment in the IPL and domestic cricket. This left-handed batsman surprised everyone by winning the Orange Cap in IPL 2025. His stroke play looks so effortless that even experienced bowlers get into trouble. He scored runs consistently in domestic cricket as well, and now he has a chance in the Test team. The 23-year-old's patience in the England series is worth watching. He can become the backbone of India's batting in the upcoming series.
4. Noor Ahmed (Afghanistan)
At just 20 years of age, Noor Ahmed has become a big name in Afghanistan. The left-arm wrist spinner showed his bowling prowess by taking three important wickets in the 2023 World Cup against Pakistan. His skillset has also remained intact in T20 leagues. Noor's googly and flipper trouble the batsmen a lot. His calmness under pressure in big matches can take Afghanistan forward. The magic of his spin will be seen in the upcoming matches.
3. Dewald Brevis (South Africa)
Dewald Brevis is called 'Baby AB' and he is also proving this name right. Aggressive batting like AB de Villiers, explosive shots in every format and scoring big scores are his specialities. He has proved himself in the IPL and other T20 leagues. South Africa consider him the future of the Test team as well. In 2025, Brevis will be seen thrashing the opposition bowlers in many big matches.
2. Ihsanullah (Pakistan)
Fast bowling has been the identity of Pakistan, and Ihsanullah is carrying forward this legacy. His ball goes above 150 kmph and deceives the batsmen with reverse swing. Shoaib Akhtar has also become his fan. His long spells uproot the top order of the opposing teams. His experience on home pitches will give a big advantage to Pakistan. Ihsanullah will give a new dimension to Pakistan's bowling in the upcoming matches.
1. Yashasvi Jaiswal (India)
Yashasvi Jaiswal, a dynamic left-handed batsman, continues to impress with his aggressive stroke play. He smashed multiple centuries in the IPL and delivered a composed performance in Australia during the 2024-25 Test series. Jaiswal’s fearless approach against pace and spin sets him apart. His calm temperament under pressure, paired with elegant shots, marks him as India’s next batting sensation. Fans eagerly await his impact in the upcoming matches, where his ability to anchor innings or accelerate could prove pivotal.
