Do you know the full names of these U-19 World Cup captains? We bet you don't

The stage is all set for the 12th edition of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup which is scheduled to begin on January 13 in New Zealand. A total of 16 teams are going to participate in this mega ICC event including major ones like India, Pakistan, South Africa and Sri Lanka among others. A lot of new faces will be seen on the grounds of New Zealand battling for the world title. Also, sons of former cricketers like Steve Waugh and Makhaya Ntini are going to feature in the Australia and South Africa teams respectively.

Indian teenage sensation Prithvi Shaw is captaining the Indian side. Before the tour commences, let’s take a quick look at the skippers from various teams.

1. Prithvi Shaw – India

Full Name: Prithvi Pankaj Shaw, Age: 18 years 60 days

2. Jason Sangha – Australia

Full Name: Jason Jaskirat Singh Sangha, Age: 18 years, 122 days

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3. Saif Hassan – Bangladesh

Full Name: Mohammad Saif Hassan, Age: 19 years 70 days

4. Hasan Khan – Pakistan

Full Name: Hasan Khan, Age: 19 years 84 days

5. Kamindu Mendis – Sri Lanka

Full Name: Pasqual Handi Kamindu Dilanka Mendis, Age: 19 years 100 days

6. Emmanuel Stewart – West Indies

Full Name: Emmanuel Winston Junior Stewart, Age: 18 years 138 days

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7. Raynard van Tonder – South Africa

Full Name: Raynard van Tonder, Age: 19 years 104 days

8. Harry Brook – England

Full Name: Harry Cherrington Brook, Age: 18 years 320 days

9. Harry Tector – Ireland

Full Name: Harry Tom Tector, Age: 18 years 33 days

10. Arslan Khan – Canada

Full Name: Arslan Khan, Age: 18 years 267 days

11. Liam Roche – Zimbabwe

Full Name: Liam Nicholas Roche, Age: 18 years 116 days

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12. Kaylum Boshier – New Zealand

Full Name: Kaylum Luke Boshier, Age: 18 years 274 days

13. Sachin Bhudia – Kenya

Full Name: Sachin Ramniklal Bhudia, Age: 19 years 106 days

 14. Lohan Louwrens – Namibia

Full Name:  Lohandre Louwrens, Age: 18 years 259 days

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15. Vagi Karaho – Papua New Guinea

Full Name: Vagi Karaho, Age: 18 years 261 days

16. Naveen-ul-Haq – Afghanistan

Full Name: Naveen-ul-Haq Murid, Age: 18 years 107 days

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On the inaugural day, four matches will be played – Pakistan vs Afghanistan, Zimbabwe vs Papua New Guinea, Bangladesh vs Namibia and New Zealand vs Windies. The Indian team will face Australia on January 14 at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui where the final will also be played on February 3.