India U-19 team has several interesting fast-bowling talents, who left an impression during team’s title-winning campaign. However, they are raw with talent and the bowling coach of India U-19 Paras Mhambrey feels they should go through first-class matches in order to get sharpened.

“They (young pacers) are far away. Yes, they have done well at the Under-19 level, yes they have hit certain speeds levels. But if you look at the challenges at the first class level, the quality of batting, it is going to be a while for them,” said Mhambrey.

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“They need to go through the first class grind. They will experience failures as well as successes and will eventually evaluate themselves. As a fast bowler, it is not just the ability to bowl fast, (but) also about understanding how to bowl, understanding your body, the conditions, the wickets.”

The 45-year-old feels it is too early to predict about the future of these young fast bowlers. Asked whether the boys were distracted by the IPL auction, Mhambrey said, “These boys are quite mature. The IPL auction was a challenging phase for us, but they showed maturity when they went on the field and after that.”

“The IPL is a big tournament, everyone wants to play in such a tournament. It is not just about the money or the hype, they are aware that it is an opportunity to rub shoulders with the top bowlers and batsmen of the world, pick heads of the top coaches of the world.”

India U-19 was dominating in every aspect of the game during their unbeaten campaign at ICC U-19 World Cup 2018. Kamlesh Nagarkoti and Shivam Mavi have strengthened team’s bowling line-up, who can click 140 kmph regularly. On the other hand, Ishan Porel is consistent with his sharp bowling and variations.

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The bowling coach also highlighted that the bowlers have to hit right lengths. “If you want to win games you need someone who bowls accurately from both ends. You cannot have someone bowling 150 plus and leaking runs. It becomes difficult to control the game,” he mentioned. “So it is important to have accuracy, it is not just about pace, you have to hit the lengths.”

By defeating Australia U-19 by 8 wickets in the final of U-19 World Cup, Team India won the title for a record fourth time.