5 Famous Indian cricketers who made their International debut after the age of 30
Published on: Jan 23, 2023 12:25 pm IST|Updated on: Jan 23, 2023 12:44 pm IST
Famous Indian cricketers: Cricket is a sport that is loved and followed by millions in India. It is not just a game, but a religion for many in the country. However, not all cricketers get the opportunity to represent their country at an early age. Some have to wait for their chance to come, often after crossing the age of 30 and evolve as late bloomers. In this article, we will take a look at five Indian cricketers who made their international debut after the age of 30.
5 Famous Indian cricketers who made their international debut after the age of 30
1. Suryakumar Yadav (30 years)
The first name on the list is perhaps the most successful Indian cricketers especially in the T20Is, i.e., Suryakumar Yadav. Surya made his international debut against England in a T20I at the age of 30 in 2021. He is now the mainstay of Indian T20I side and ended year 2022 as the leading run-getter in T20Is with more than 1000 runs to his name. Surya’s unorthodox style of play makes him unique, and India has surely found a gem in the right-hander.
2. Vijay Hazare (31 years)
The next name on the list is veteran cricketer Vijay Hazare. Being one of the most respected Indian cricketers, Hazare made his debut at the age of 31 years against England in a Test match at Lords in 1946. His cricketing career lasted for 30 matches and scored 2192 runs with an outstanding average of 47.65.