He also played for Pakistan Under-19s in the 2002 Under-19 World Cup.

Venugopal had earlier been part of the Indian team that won the Under-19 World Cup in 2000.

During February 2006 he played five games in the Under-19 World Cup.

Thompson represented Ireland in the 2004 and 2006 Under-19 World Cups.

He played in the Under-19 World Cup for Namibia in 2006.

He represented Scotland Under-19s at the 2006 Under-19 World Cup.

The Indian team has won three Under-19 World Cups.

The tournament also serves as qualification for the Under-19 World Cup.

He was part of Bangladesh's squad for the Under-19 World Cup in 2008.

He became a fast bowler in his late teens and played in the 2002 Under-19 World Cup.