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Varun Chakravarthy Made ODI Debut
Varun Chakravarthy is the odest player for India to debut in ODI cricket.
oldest player for India to play ODI cricket
Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy made his ODI debut in the second match against England at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Sunday. At 33 years old, Chakravarthy became the oldest player to make an ODI debut for India.
Chakravarthy’s fortunes turned after an impressive performance in IPL 2024, where he claimed 21 wickets in 14 innings, significantly contributing to Kolkata Knight Riders’ title win. Although he made his international debut during the 2021 T20 World Cup, it was his standout IPL performance that led to his return to the national team in 2024. He proved his worth by taking 17 wickets in 7 innings, including a best figure of 5/17. This year, he has continued his impressive form with 14 wickets in 7 T20 matches.
His consistent performances in the shortest format earned him a spot in the ODI team. Chakravarthy has a strong record in List A cricket, with 60 wickets in 24 games at an average of 20.4, highlighting his prowess in the 50-over format.
Chakravarthy’s journey exemplifies perseverance and skill, and his debut in the ODI arena marks a new chapter in his cricketing career.
List of oldest player for India to play ODI cricket
- Farokh Engineer 36 years and 138 days old.
- Varun Chakravarthy 33 years and 164 days old.
- Ajit Wadekar 33 years and 103 days old.
- Dilip Doshi 32 years and 350 days old.
- Syed Abid Ali 32 years and 307 days old.
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