Revealed: Which young guns have made our list for the best under-21 cricket stars

Whether you're scanning NSW state representative lineups, celebrating championship victories, or reading about a young gun who just smashed a century, the Western region is often right at the heart of the action.

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Cooper Pullen with Gordon District Cricket Club (Inset clockwise: Phoebe Johnston, Cooper Stephen, Milla Cole) Pictures: Supplied.

It's hardly a surprise that so many cricket legends trace their roots back to regional Australia. From Orange's own Phoebe Litchfield, whom pioneer Marie Cornish tipped as a future Australian captain, to Young's Nathan Lyon, Australia's second most successful Test wicket-taker of all time, country NSW and cricket go hand in hand

Now, the next generation of superstars are warming up on the boundary, ready to make their own mark.

Ahead of the new season starting this weekend, Saturday October 10, we took the chance to compile a list of the best and most exciting under-21 stars from across the region. While we have selected and featured a stacked lineup of athletes who have continued to turn heads, we have no doubt this list will only keep growing as more elite talent hits the pitch during the 2026/27 season.

If you're anything like us, you're already itching for the warm summer weather, the lighter nights, and a cold beverage in hand as the cricket season officially picks back up across the region.

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