India, April 7 -- The opening 11 matches of PL 2026 have belonged, in no small measure, to a fearless new breed. From explosive batting to nerveless spells and game-shifting efforts in the field, youngsters such as Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Sameer Rizvi, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Prince Yadav and Harsh Dubey have played with a conviction that has stood out in crunch situations. Here's a look at five fearless prodigies who have grabbed the spotlight and given the season one of its strongest storylines: the future is not knocking anymore; it has already walked in.

His age and exploits over the last 12 months in age-group cricket, domestic cricket and the IPL precede his name and reputation. The wonderkid from Bihar has taken the cricketing world by...