Varun Chakravarthy to Farokh Engineer: India’s OLDEST players to make ODI debut
Published On Feb 11, 2025, 09:11 AM IST
Last UpdatedFeb 11, 2025, 09:11 AM IST
In the rich history of world cricket, there have been a lot of players who have left their mark in One-Day international matches.
Farokh Engineer
Farokh Engineer was a highly-skilled wicketkeeper of his time, and was known for his aggression in batting. He got called in ODIs on July 1975, when he was 36 years and 138 days old. His experience and leadership skills were incredible.
Varun Chakravarthy
Varun is a talented spinner, who made his debut in ODI against England on March 2021 at the age of 33 years and 164 days old. Before international matches, he got a lot of fame in the IPL for his unique bowling style and ability to bowl under pressure.
Ajit Wadekar
Ajit Wadekar is a well-known cricketing figure, who made his ODI debut on July 1975 at the age of 33 years and 103 days. Ajit was a spectacular left-handed batsman, and a successful captain of team India in early times of 1970.
Dilip Doshi
Dilip Joshi was a right-handed batsman, and an important part of Indian middle order lineup. He marked his ODI debut at the age of 32 years and 350 days. He is renowned for his strong technique and ability to turn the innings.
Syed Abid Ali
Syed Ali marked his ODI debut in February 1985 at the age of 32 years and 307 days. He was well-known for his all-rounder capabilities ad a batsman and a pace bowler.