Rishabh Pant joined Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as the most expensive player in IPL auction history. A member of the 2016 U-19 World Cup squad, he now shares the IPL stage with some of his batchmates. Here’s a look:
Rashid Khan who was in Afghanistan's squad in the 2016 U-19 World Cup, plays for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025.
Rachin Ravindra, who played for New Zealand in the 2016 U-19 World Cup, stays with Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025.
Glenn Phillips, another Kiwi who was part of New Zealand's 2016 U-19 World Cup squad, represents Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025.
Sam Curran, part of England's 2016 U-19 World Cup squad; is in the Chennai Super Kings squad after being bought back at the IPL 2025 auction.
Wanidu Hasaranga, who represented Sri Lanka in 2016’s U-19 WC, plays for Rajasthan Royals in this edition of IPL. Kamindu Mendis, who was also a part of Sri Lanka's squad, represents Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025.
Shimron Hetmyer, who led West Indies to the 2016 U-19 World Cup title, features in the Rajasthan Royals’ IPL 2025 squad.
Ishan Kishan (SRH), Mahipal Lomror (GT), Khaleel Ahmad (CSK), Washington Sundar (GT) and Avesh Khan (LSG) who were part of India’s squad in the 2016 U-19 World Cup, are featuring in IPL 2025.
Wiaan Mulder (SRH), a member of South Africa’s 2016 squad, and Karim Janat (GT), from Afghanistan’s 2016 squad, are also participating in the IPL 2025 edition.