Year-Ender 2023: 7 rising stars of Indian cricket, from Shubman Gill to Rinku Singh and more

Indian cricket has been eventful in 2023. Let’s take a look at 7 of the emerging stars

Shubman Gill

No rising star list is complete without this 24-year-old opener. He cemented his place in the ODI team and became the first batter to reach 2,000 international runs this year. He played 29 ODIs this year to score 1,584 with 5 centuries and 9 half-centuries. In 17 IPL matches, he scored 890 runs with an average of 59.33 and a strike rate of 157.80.

Yashasvi Jaiswal

This 21-year-old left-hander's fearless batting has shaken the cricketing world. In 14 IPL matches, he scored 625 runs with an average of 48.08 and a strike rate of 163.61. He also has an IPL century under his belt this year.

Tilak Varma

Elegance personified, this 21-year-old middle-order maestro already boasts an IPL average of 42.88 this year with a strike rate of 164.11. His maturity and ability to handle pressure make him a future star.

Rinku Singh

Explosive power in a compact package, this 26-year-old southpaw has been a force to reckon with. His six-hitting prowess makes him a white-ball specialist worth watching. In his stint with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) this year, he turned out to be a match-winner.

Tushar Deshpande

This 28-year-old spinner proved that agentle demeanour can hide a wicket-taking machine. He's currently among the top five in the IPL and his ability to bowl with both new ball and death overs makes him a versatile weapon.

Mukesh Kumar

This 25-year-old left-arm seamer has been a consistent performer in domestic cricket. His swing bowling and knack for picking up key wickets make him a potential successor to the veteran swing bowlers.

Jitesh Sharma

This 27-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman has impressed with his finishing skills and clean hitting. His strike rate in the last four overs is impressive. He is definitely a player to keep an eye on.