India’s talent pipeline is bursting at the seams, and the IPL is the perfect audition stage. Some of these guys aren’t just “promising”—they’re destined for greatness.
Here are the young Indian players (roughly under 25) who look like future superstars 🔥👇
⭐ 1. Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR)
🧨 Age: 22
📈 Role: Explosive left-handed opener
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Century + multiple 50s in 2023
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Scored 625 runs in IPL 2023 @ SR 163+
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Already debuted for India, and looks ready to take over.
💬 “He’s got the hunger, flair, and insane work ethic. Future all-format star.”
⭐ 2. Tilak Varma (MI)
💥 Age: 21
📈 Role: Middle-order batter
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Calm under pressure, fearless against pace & spin
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Super impressive in IPL 2022 & 2023
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Lefty with a wide range of shots, excellent temperament
🧠 “Batting like a 10-year veteran at just 21.”
⭐ 3. Rinku Singh (KKR)
🎯 Age: 26 (late bloomer, but clutch)
📈 Role: Finisher
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That 5 sixes in 5 balls finish vs GT? Instant classic.
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Exceptional at chasing under pressure
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Made it into India’s T20I squad—deservedly so
🧨 “India’s next great finisher. Ice in his veins.”
⭐ 4. Shubman Gill (GT)
👑 Age: 24
📈 Role: Opener
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Orange Cap 2023 (890 runs 😳)
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Elegant, effortless, and already crushing all formats
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Future captaincy material
🐐 “He’s not the future. He’s already a superstar.”
⭐ 5. Ravi Bishnoi (LSG)
🌀 Age: 23
📈 Role: Leg-spinner
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Skiddy, aggressive, and tough to score off
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Regular in India’s T20 squad
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Excellent in pressure overs
💬 “Doesn’t have the mystery, but has control and courage.”
⭐ 6. Jitesh Sharma (PBKS)
🔧 Age: 30 (okay, not young-young, but still rising)
📈 Role: WK-batter, explosive finisher
🔥 “He’s India’s answer to Pooran/Buttler-style lower-order hitting.”
⭐ 7. Arshdeep Singh (PBKS)
🎯 Age: 25
📈 Role: Left-arm pacer
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Specializes in death bowling
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Brilliant with yorkers & swing up front
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Already an India regular in white-ball formats
💪 “Cool under pressure—India’s go-to death bowler of the future.”
🔍 Honourable Mentions:
| Player |
Why Watch |
| Riyan Parag (RR) |
Finally coming into his own in 2024 |
| Sai Sudharsan (GT) |
Calm, classy top-order batter |
| Tushar Deshpande (CSK) |
Improved a lot under Dhoni’s wing |
| Harshit Rana (KKR) |
Fiery fast bowler, breakthrough season |
| Abhishek Sharma (SRH) |
Aggressive opener, very underrated |
| Mayank Yadav (LSG) |
155+ km/h express pace 😳🔥 |
🧠 TL;DR – The Future Is Bright
| Batting Superstars |
Bowling Superstars |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal |
Arshdeep Singh |
| Shubman Gill |
Ravi Bishnoi |
| Tilak Varma |
Mayank Yadav |
| Rinku Singh |
Harshit Rana |
🗣️ “If you're an Indian fan, you're spoilt for choice. These boys are coming, and they’re not here to warm the bench.”
Want a dream XI of future India stars? Or a list by roles (future captain, future finisher, etc.)? Let’s go deeper if you're in!