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IPL 2018: Top five U-19 Indian players to watch out for!

The auction of Indian Premier League 2018 witnessed plenty of players going for huge money. Amount which few can only dream of. Auction of IPL 2018 not only saw franchises spending tons of money on star players but this auction was a witness of unearthing hidden gems. Here are the Top 5 Indian gems to watch out for in the upcoming Indian Premier League:

IPL 2018: Top five U-19 Indian players to watch out for!

Kamlesh Nagarkoti was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs. 3.2 crores. Born on 28 December 1999, Nagarkoti came into limelight during the Under-19 Cricket World Cup in January 2018, which India won. Clocking regularly in excess of 140kph. His athleticism and ability to bowl long spells makes him a captain's dream. His lightning sharp reflexes at backward point, coupled with his hitting ability lower down the batting order, makes him an all-round asset. Nagarkoti will be the one to look out for in the upcoming IPL 2018.

IPL 2018: Top five U-19 Indian players to watch out for!

As an opener, Prithvi Shaw's stroke-play and footwork had many calling him a prodigy. He shot to prominence as a 14-year old when he scored 546 off 330 balls, an innings that contained 85 fours and five sixes, for his school Rizvi Springfield in the Harris Shield, a minors' cricket competition in Mumbai in 2013. He captained the U-19 World Cup winning squad in 2018 and was bought by Delhi Daredevils for a price of Rs. 1.2 crore.

IPL 2018: Top five U-19 Indian players to watch out for!

A right-hand top-order batsman from Punjab, Shubman Gill is known for his penchant for big runs and was hence drafted into India Under-19 side as the vice-captain for the 2018 World Cup. He made his first-class debut before that, for Punjab in the Ranji Trophy in late 2017 with a half-century in the game and an attacking 129 in the next match. Shubhman was picked up by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs. 1.8 crore.

IPL 2018: Top five U-19 Indian players to watch out for!

Manjot Kalra hails from the same North Delhi academy as Unmukt Chand and in his early days wasn't keen on considering cricket as a full-time career option. Things took a turn when he did well for the Delhi U16 side. Kalra, a right-handed opening batsman, didn't have it easy though. Manjot Kalra's claim to fame is his match-winning 101* against Australia in the 2018 ICC U19 World Cup final in New Zealand, an effort that gave India its record fourth title win. He was bought by Delhi Daredevils for a price of Rs. 20 lakh.

IPL 2018: Top five U-19 Indian players to watch out for!

The teenage sensation from Samastipur, Jharkhand, Anukul Roy got thrown into the limelight when he came up with prolific performances in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World 2018, when he claimed a 5-fer and a 4-wicket haul in back to back games. The 19-year-old is a canny left-arm orthodox bowler, and can use the willow to good effect down the order as well. He was snapped up by Mumbai Indians for a price of Rs. 20 lakh.