Promising Australian batsman, Phillip Hughes has fond memories of the ICC U 19 Cricket World Cup held in Malaysia in 2008.

Hughes, who won his first senior international cap in February 2009 – just one year after the event – looks back on the all-important quarter-final against Pakistan where he failed to deliver on the big stage.

Hughes says: “I got a third ball duck, which is something I won’t forget. It was on TV and back then you didn’t get on the TV so much as a youngster so all my friends reminded me of it as they’d all tuned in from Australia to watch!”

Despite failing to fire in the quarter-final, the U19 CWC did open doors for Hughes back home. He adds: “When I got back to Australia I was picked to play state cricket for New South Wales which was a huge step up for me and it definitely got me noticed.”

Meanwhile, Australia fast bowler Brett Lee talks about who his heroes are from international cricket both past and present.

“Growing up I’d have to say Allan Donald was one of my heroes. He was a great bowler who I used to enjoy watching in Australia,” says Lee.

“Of today’s current players, obviously Australia has some great players but looking abroad I’d say I particularly look up to Sachin Tendulkar. We’ve built a friendship up for the last 10 to 12 years which I am happy about but not only that he is a great role model for not only people in India but also round the world,” he says.

“I probably fear having to bowl to Sachin the most as well. But if you happen to pick up his wicket, it’s a pretty special moment.”