India Vs England 2nd ODI: Varun Chakaravarthy turns into India’s oldest ODI debutant in 50 years | Cricket Information

Varun Chakaravarthy recieves his ODI cap from Ravindra Jadeja. (BCCI Photograph)

NEW DELHI: Varun Chakaravarthy made historical past on Sunday by turning into the oldest cricketer to debut for India in One-Day Internationals (ODIs) since their inaugural match in 1974.
The 33-year-old spinner obtained his maiden ODI cap from veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja forward of the second match of the three-ODI sequence in opposition to England at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.
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At 33 years and 164 days, Varun is India’s oldest ODI debutant exterior of their first-ever match within the format. The file for the oldest debutant stays with Farokh Engineer, who was 36 years and 138 days outdated when he performed his first ODI in 1974.
Ajit Wadekar, additionally a part of that historic 1974 match in opposition to England in Leeds, debuted on the age of 33 years and 103 days — making him the third-oldest after Engineer and Chakaravarthy.
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Except for this exceptional milestone, Varun boasts an distinctive Record A bowling common of 14.13 — one of the best amongst bowlers with 50 or extra wickets within the format.
Within the second ODI, England captain Jos Buttler received the toss and opted to bat first. The guests made three adjustments, bringing in Mark Wooden, Gus Atkinson, and Jamie Overton instead of Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, and Jofra Archer.

India, main the sequence 1-0 after a four-wicket win in Nagpur, made two adjustments to their lineup. Virat Kohli returned, changing Yashasvi Jaiswal, whereas Chakaravarthy made his ODI debut instead of Kuldeep Yadav, who was rested.
With the sequence on the road for England, each groups had been set for an intense battle in Cuttack.