It seems India has found it’s next pacer!
We are talking about the 18-year-old Kamlesh Nagarkoti from Rajasthan, who is faster than senior Indian fast bowlers like Umesh Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami. The 18-year-old pacer bowls at a speed of more than 145 kmph and this was at display during the India’s tournament opener against Australia in ICC U-19 World Cup.
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Earlier in the day, India U-19 won the toss and opted to bat first. Shaw led from the front scoring 94 off 100 balls. Manjot Kalra, Shubham Gill also contributed with handsome 86 and 63 respectively. Edwards was the pick of the Australian bowlers bagging 4 wickets, but he too was on the expensive side. He conceded 64 runs in 9 overs.
But what has really caught the eye of the netizens is the pace of Kamlesh Nagarkoti. He is also trending on social media.
Here is how Twittersphere hailed the young pacer from Rajasthan.
This was serious pace from our boys. Solid beginning beating the Aussies by 100 runs. May the hunger continue and we carry the momentum. #U19CWC pic.twitter.com/zL75RDxjN3
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 14, 2018
Nagarkoti bowling at 147 KMPH , Really Top Stuff _ #U19CWC pic.twitter.com/V8qaTeL8Kd
— Johns _ (@CricCrazyJohns) January 14, 2018
#U19CWC
Nagarkoti quickest bowler of the match or may be even tournament with 147kph pic.twitter.com/zK2kc0Sfh4— cricket exotic (@cricket_exotic) January 14, 2018
Nagarkoti bowling speeds __ groom chesthe kummestadu fast pitches lo #IndvAus #U19CWC
— Gautham Nanda (@gautam_nandaa) January 14, 2018
Kamlesh Nagarkoti bowling with some serious pace _
(in kph): 140, 143, 145, 144, 146, 140.
Just 18 years old ! Amazing
When did u last see a INDIAN young bowler bowling at almost 145 kmph ! Consistently __ #U19CWC #KS7
— #Dhoni #Ronaldo (@MSDandCR7) January 14, 2018
Kamlesh Nagarkoti reminds me of Shaun Tait with a better line and length. The only difference is that Tait just had pace but Nagarkoti has most of the qualities of a legendary fast bowler! #INDvAUS #U19CWC
— Divyanshu Raj_ (@MSDivyanshu) January 14, 2018
Kamlesh Nagarkoti with some serious pace. Most of his deliveries are over 140kph. A fiery & fast bowler in making for @BCCI ___ #INDvAUS #U19CWC
— Abdul Baseer (@AbdulBaseer_) January 14, 2018
Kamlesh Nagarkoti and Shivam Mavi bowling consistently 140+ kmph is a refreshing sight. Nagarkoti bowls well in the death as well. First person to take List A hat-trick for Rajasthan.
These two will be hot picks during IPL auction, I guess#U19CWC @StarSportsIndia— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) January 14, 2018
Heartening to see 2 young Indian boys taking on Aussie batsmen with a sheer pace of 145 ks.Big thing for Indian cricket when you see 18 year olds bowling with such a sheer pace. #U19CWC
— UDIT (@udit_buch) January 14, 2018
Kamlesh Nagarkoti: New Fastest Indian bowler is in making ? His consistency of throwing fast balls is more than anything else right now.. What a Champion!#U19CWC
— Banna. (@iJaideep_) January 14, 2018
Watch out for India pacer nagar Koti action… consistently hitting 140kmph #U19CWC
— Anil Poluru (@poluruanil) January 14, 2018
#U19CWC Indian U-19 bowlers are bowling at speed of 140+ while yesterday indian bowlers (senior) we’re bowling at the speed of 135/137 . Keep up the great work #U19TeamIndia
— Arth Daware (@DawareArth) January 14, 2018
Kids touching 145+ speed whereas our senior pro are farting at 140.. Credit goes to Rahul Dravid #U19CWC
— Anish Sharma (@AnishAnishsha70) January 14, 2018
#U19CWC #under19worldcup …19 yr old Indian kids bowling at 145 kph while australians not even touching 140 kph .. this is simply awesome.. cmon guys ..
— boredengineer.. (@rajabcdef) January 14, 2018
Two Indian U19 boys are bowling 140kph + for fun.. Shivam Mavi and Kamlesh Nagarkoti who just bowled at 146.. Remember a time where as fans we got excited to see Right Arm Fast Medium instead of Right Arm Medium Fast for an Indian pacer. And that was the senior players #U19CWC
— Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) January 14, 2018
Strange but good to see India’s present fastest bowler is just 18 years old.#KamleshNagarkoti, wow. 147+ kph. Hope he’s well looked after! #U19CWC
— Yuva Phalle (@IamTheYuva) January 14, 2018
Indian U19 boys are bowling 140kph + for fun.. Shivam Mavi, Ishan porel and Kamlesh Nagarkoti who just clocked 147kmph , being an Indian fan it’s nothing less than a dream come true.
#U19CWC— Raj Kashyap (@KashAnkit) January 14, 2018
@jatinsapru #KamleshNagarKoti is bowling some great pace. Is he one of the fastest in U-19 history?
— Intellectual Fool (@umeshup88) January 14, 2018
When Nagarkoti destroyed England in the past, have a look at his raw pace.
One thing for certain, these young Turks are timing their performances to perfection, keeping IPL Auctions in mind, that is slated later in January.
