3 youngsters who can emerge as heroes in ENG vs IND series

The eagerly-awaited five-match Test series between England and India is already underway, with the first Test currently being played at the historic Headingley ground in Leeds. At the time of writing, two days of the series opener have already gone by. Much of the buzz also stems from the fact that a considerably young English and Indian outfits will be clashing against each other.

The average age of both teams has considerably dropped with none amongst Stuart Broad, James Anderson, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma being a part. This series consists of a whole lot of youngsters, some of whom are expected to play a vital role for their respective sides.    

3 youngsters who can emerge as heroes in ENG vs IND series

3. Jamie Smith

There was a reason Jamie Smith was fast-tracked into the English setup by the England and Wales Cricket Board. Consistent performances in the junior level and county cricket was enough for Jamie to get his international callup as a wicketkeeper-batter.

Coming in majorly at the No. 7 position, he has been impressive in his short red-ball career so far. Jamie averages 42.73 in the 16 innings he has played so far. Considerable the positive start to his international career, he could be expected to play a vital role for England in home conditions this series.