5 Youngest debutants for India

#4 Parthiv Patel (17 years 301 days)

Parthiv Patel in action

Parthiv Patel was just 17 years 301 days old when he made his debut for India against New Zealand at Queenstown in 2003. His debut match ended in a disaster for India as they were bowled for 122 of which Parthiv scored 13 runs. He was touted to be India's next star keeper-batsman but his inconsistency in ODIs and the arrival of new recruits like MS Dhoni and Dinesh Karthik cost him his place in the side.

Parthiv, though never gave up on cricket and is still in contention for a place in the Test team if not in ODIs. He's a regular as far as the IPL is concerned and is now with the RCB after a successful stint with the Mumbai Indians. He was most likely to get a chance in India's tour of Australia 2018-19 but remained on the bench throughout the series.

Parthiv's first-class form has earned him a way back into the side and if things go his way, he could get another chance in his career. He has scored 934 runs in 25 Tests and 736 runs in 38 ODIs.