The ODI World Cup is the largest occasion on the cricketing calendar. And each participant desires of representing their nation on this prestigious match.

Because the inception of the World Cup in 1975, many gamers have donned the Indian jersey on this match. Just a few notable gamers bought the chance to play for India within the World Cup at a younger age.

Listed here are the ten youngest gamers to characterize India within the Cricket World Cup.

1. Sachin Tendulkar | 18 Years and 304 Days

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The younger Mumbai batter made his ODI debut for India in late 1989 and performed in his first World Cup in 1992. Tendulkar’s first look within the World Cup was in opposition to England in Perth, making him the youngest participant to play for India within the match.

The prolific batter represented India in 6 World Cups from 1992 to 2011, amassing 2278 runs in 44 innings at a powerful common of 56.95. Notably, his dream of profitable the coveted trophy was fulfilled in 2011, as India lifted the trophy for the second time.

2. Vinod Kambli | 20 Years and 35 Days

Tendulkar wasn’t the one one who performed his first sport within the 1992 World Cup in opposition to England. His childhood good friend Vinod Kambli additionally took the sphere for the primary time within the match. 

With that, he turned the second youngest to play for India within the World Cup. Nevertheless, Kambli couldn’t contribute a lot with the bat as England’s legendary all-rounder Ian Botham dismissed him for 3 runs.

Kambli was as proficient as Tendulkar. He even turned the youngest participant to attain an ODI century for India on the age of 21.

Regardless of beginning his profession with massive knocks, he didn’t cement his place within the group attributable to indiscipline and inconsistency.

3. Kapil Dev | 20 Years and 154 Days

Kapil Dev was 20 years and 154 days outdated when he represented India for the primary time within the ODI World Cup. This made him the third youngest cricketer to characterize India within the prestigious match.

His first match was in opposition to the West Indies within the 1979 version, and within the very subsequent season below his management, India defeated the Windies to raise the world title for the primary time. This victory made him the youngest captain to win the ODI World Cup on the age of 24 years and 170 days.

Dev, India’s biggest fast-bowling allrounder, participated in 4 tournaments, with 28 wickets and 669 runs below his belt in 26 matches. His blistering knock of 175 not out in opposition to Zimbabwe within the 1983 semi-final shall be without end etched in each cricket fan’s thoughts.

4. Ravi Shastri | 21 Years and 13 Days

The previous India coach and present commentator, Ravi Shastri, appeared in his first World Cup for India within the 1983 version. He had a memorable begin as he picked up 3 wickets by conceding 26 runs in simply 5.1 overs in his first match in opposition to the mighty West Indies. Shastri’s bowling efficiency was instrumental in India defeating the champions of the primary two editions.

He represented India in 14 matches, selecting up 12 wickets and scoring 185 runs. Furthermore, he was a member of the 1983 World Cup profitable squad.

5. Ajay Jadeja | 21 Years and 27 Days

The following participant on the record is Ajay Jadeja. Jadeja, an enthusiastic batter born in Gujarat, performed his first World Cup match in opposition to Sri Lanka within the 1992 version. Nevertheless, he couldn’t get an opportunity to bat as the sport was a washout with solely 2 balls bowled.

The road-smart batter might solely handle to attain 500 runs in 21 World Cup matches, with a sole century (100*) in opposition to Australia.

6. Yuvraj Singh | 21 Years and 62 Days

Yuvraj Singh, arguably among the best all-rounders in limited-overs for India, was the participant of the match within the 2011 version for his all-round efficiency — 362 runs and 15 wickets.

However earlier than that, his first World Cup match was within the 2003 version in opposition to the Netherlands in Paarl. Yuvraj scored 37 runs whereas coming to bat within the center order and helped India attain a good rating of 204.

General, in his 3 World Cup appearances, he collected 738 runs at a median of 52.71 and grabbed 20 wickets, together with a 5-wicket haul.

7. Robin Uthappa | 21 Years and 126 Days

Robin Uthappa, a makeshift keeper-batter from Karnataka, performed in his first and final ODI World Cup in 2007. His good efficiency on his ODI debut earned him a spot within the World Cup-bound squad.

Uthappa first appeared within the 50-over match in an unforgettable match in opposition to Bangladesh, the place he might solely rating 9 runs after coming to bat at No. 3. His poor efficiency with the bat meant he might solely play 3 matches, with 30 runs to his title.

8. Ajit Agarkar | 21 Years and 166 Days

Ajit Agarkar, the present Indian group chief selector, made his first World Cup look within the 1999 version in opposition to South Africa. He picked up a wicket in opposition to the Proteas.

The fiery bowler and useful batter had a disappointing marketing campaign in his 2 World Cup appearances within the 1999 and 2007 editions. Agarkar scalped 7 wickets in 6 matches throughout 2 editions. Later in 2007, he was dropped from the Indian squad attributable to his inconsistent efficiency.

9. Rishab Pant | 21 Years and 269 Days

Rishabh Pant, the swashbuckling batter from Delhi, has impressed everybody together with his batting since making his worldwide debut. Pant, who was a member of India’s under-19 World Cup profitable squad in 2016, performed his first ODI World Cup match in 2019.

In his first match in opposition to England, he scored 32 runs off 29 balls. Pant solely performed in 4 matches within the 2019 version, as India had the companies of normal keeper and former captain MS Dhoni. To this point, he has scored 114 runs within the match.

If not for his deadly automotive accident in late 2022, Pant might have been a part of the 2023 World Cup squad.

10. Laxman Sivaramakrishnan | 21 Years and 287 Days

L. Sivaramakrishnan, a legspinner from Tamil Nadu, was a part of the 1987 World Cup squad. His first World Cup match was in opposition to New Zealand in Bengaluru, the place he failed to choose wickets.

The leggie might solely play yet another sport, bagging 1 wicket, and was dropped from the taking part in XI. This match turned out to be his final match within the World Cup.

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