3 Youngest Indian cricketers who made history with their international debuts
These cricketers not only debuted early but also left a significant mark in the cricketing history. Here, let us take a look at three of the youngest players
Early Debuts, Lasting Legacies: The Youngest Indians to Shine on the Global Cricket Stage
Over the years, Indian cricket has witnessed the rise of various legends who began their journey at a very young age. These cricketers not only debuted early but also left a significant mark in the cricketing history. Here, let us take a look at three of the youngest players to debut for India and make history. Instances like these continue to emerge in cricket news as young players step onto the international stage.
Sachin Tendulkar (16 Years, 205 Days)
Sachin Tendulkar is arguably the greatest cricketer born. He made his international debut at the age of 16 against Pakistan in 1989. The then teenage faced a fiery bowling attack which had the likes of Waqar Younis and Wasim Akram. Over the next two decades, the master broke and set uncountable records. Amongst Tendulkar’s most prominent records are most international centuries (100), most Tests (200) and ODIs (463), most runs in Tests (15,921 runs) and ODIs (18,426).
Parthiv Patel (17 Years, 152 Days)
Parthiv Patel made his debut in 2002 against England at Nottingham, becoming the youngest wicketkeeper at just 17 years and 152 days. Even though he did not have a proper run with the Indian national team, the left-hander remained a consistent performer in domestic cricket. He scored 11,240 runs in 286 first-class innings at an average of 43.39. In the IPL, he played for multiple franchises and scored 2848 runs in 137 innings — numbers still looked up frequently in Live Cricket Scores archives.
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Ishant Sharma (18 Years, 265 Days)
The right-arm pacer Ishant Sharma made his international debut in 2007 against Bangladesh at the age of 18. After showcasing brilliant performances, he became a mainstay in India’s Test setup. Ishant established himself with some remarkable spells in overseas conditions. He has 311 wickets in 105 Test matches, with his best figures of 7/74 coming against England at Lord’s. His limited-overs career was not as prominent, but the Delhi-born cricketer has played some role in the IPL by claiming 96 wickets in 117 matches. In the 2025 season, he is playing for Gujarat Titans (GT) and picked up four wickets in seven games. Performances from the newer generation of bowlers in current
matches can be tracked through live cricket scores as they look to follow in the footsteps of such early bloomers.
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