Sportskeeda's Top 50 Indian Test cricketers of all-time (50-41)

#48 Dilip Doshi

Dilip Doshi picked up 114 wickets despite debuting at the age of 31

Plenty of eyebrows were raised when the Indian selectors offered a Test cap to a spinner who was nearing 32. However, Dilip Doshi quashed aside all preconceived notions and showed the value of relentless first-class experience by picking up 8 wickets on a lifeless surface at Chennai against the visiting Australians. The fact that he was able to outdo a Test veteran like Srinivas Venkataraghavan on his own turf exemplified the left-armer's prowess.

Extended stints with various County sides and Sunday League outfits had polished Doshi's skills. Upon being denied an earlier opportunity to graduate to the international level due to the presence of a colossus in the form of Bishan Singh Bedi, he went on to represent his country in 33 Tests and did enough to enter the unique club of bowlers with 100 or more wickets after debuting at the age of 30 or above.

Career Span: 1979-1983

Statistics: 114 wickets from 33 matches at an average of 30.71 and strike-rate of 81.7 with 6 five-wicket hauls