Players who changed countries between Under-19 and the senior level

Junior here, senior there

Former South Africa U-19 captain Keaton Jennings is set for his England Test debut. Here are six other players who changed countries between the Under-19s and the senior level

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Dec 7, 2016, 8:50 AM

<a href="http://www.espncricinfo.com/newzealand/content/player/55395.html" target="_blank">Colin de Grandhomme</a><br> Zimbabwe U-19s last match: February 2004<br>New Zealand senior first match: February 2012

Colin de Grandhomme
Zimbabwe U-19s last match: February 2004
New Zealand senior first match: February 2012Getty Images

Match at a Glance & Key Facts

TournamentEngland tour of IndiaSeason 2016/17

Venue

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Mumbai

Format & Details

TEST • MULTI

India won by an innings and 36 runs

Player in Focus

Keaton Jennings

opening batter

Colin de Grandhomme

allrounder

KEY TAKEAWAYSQuick highlights & editorial summary

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Editorial Angle:Analysis of Junior here, senior there: Former South Africa U-19 captain Keaton Jennings is set for his England Test debut. Here are six other players who changed countries between the Under-19s and the senior level — assessing tactical impact and tournament progression.
Score Snapshot:ENG 400 & 195 vs IND 631 — India won by an innings and 36 runs
Tournament Context:Part of England tour of India 2016/17. Follow real-time tournament standings, fixture progression, and live scorecards on VLive.

<a href="http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/player/232438.html" target="_blank">Gary Ballance</a><br>Zimbabwe U-19s last match: February 2006<br>England senior first match: September 2013 — Gary Ballance
Zimbabwe U-19s last match: February 2006
England senior first match: September 2013Getty Images

<a href="http://www.espncricinfo.com/southafrica/content/player/40618.html" target="_blank">Imran Tahir</a><br>Pakistan U-19s last match: January 1998<br>South Africa senior first match: February 2011 — Imran Tahir
Pakistan U-19s last match: January 1998
South Africa senior first match: February 2011Associated Press

<a href="http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/player/17121.html" target="_blank">Alan Mullally</a><br>Australia U-19s last match: March 1988<br>England senior first match: June 1996 — Alan Mullally
Australia U-19s last match: March 1988
England senior first match: June 1996PA Photos

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<a href="http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/player/47623.html" target="_blank">Jonathan Trott</a><br>South Africa U-19s last match: January 2000<br>England senior first match: June 2007 — Jonathan Trott
South Africa U-19s last match: January 2000
England senior first match: June 2007Getty Images

<a href="http://www.espncricinfo.com/newzealand/content/player/44956.html" target="_blank">Grant Elliott</a><br>South Africa U-19s last match: January 1998<br>New Zealand senior first match: March 2008 — Grant Elliott
South Africa U-19s last match: January 1998
New Zealand senior first match: March 2008Getty Images

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Junior here, senior there

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