Early prediction: 5 upcoming cricketers who could shine in 2016

As we prepare to bid adieu to 2015, fans are busy predicting how their favourite stars will fare in the coming year ahead. The likes of Kane Williamson, Steve Smith, Joe Root and AB de Villiers had a great year and will be expected to continue the good work in 2016.But it will be interesting to imagine which young, upcoming players could shine in 2016 and firmly establish themselves as the next best talent. Let's make an early prediction.Here are 5 upcoming cricketers who could shine in 2016. 

#5 Gurkeerat Singh Mann

For a man who has not even made his international debut, Gurkeerat Singh Mann might seem to be a surprise inclusion in this list. But if truth be told, Gurkeerat has a lot going for him now and sources say that he is already being looked up to as India's next finisher in limited overs cricket.

There is no dearth of potential when it comes to this talented youngster. Some of his brilliant knocks for India A including a career-defining performance against Australia A in the final of the tri-series turned things around for him.

And with Yuvraj Singh there to groom him, Mann could not have had a better mentor. Speaking on Yuvraj's influence on him, Mann said, "Yuvraj has shared everything he knows with me since the time I got into the Punjab team. We share a very crucial partnership because if one of us gets out, the tail starts."

Not since MS Dhoni has there been so much expectation on a talented Indian youngster even before he made his debut. 2016 might be the year for Gurkeerat Singh Mann to prove his believers right.