Top 10 players who made their debut as teenagers and went on to achieve greatness

Srihari
Sachin managed to break all records despite being thrust into the spotlight at a young age
Sachin managed to break all records despite being thrust into the spotlight at a young age

Harbhajan Singh

Ad
Harbhajan is the second-leading wicket-taker for India
Harbhajan is the second-leading wicket-taker for India

A 17-year-old tweaker from Punjab made his Test debut against Australia. And it was perhaps fitting because that is the country he would go onto torment the most in an international career that was filled with plenty of wickets. Forming an incredible partnership with Anil Kumble, the pair went on to take more than 1000 wickets for India in Tests.

In 103 Tests, Harbhajan finished with 417 wickets and although he hasn't been able to add to that in the last few years, he will go down as one of India's finest spinners. A tally of 711 international wickets means that he is one of only 13 bowlers to have crossed the 700 mark.

Follow IPL Auction 2025 Live Updates, News & Biddings at Sportskeeda. Get the fastest updates on Mega-Auction and cricket news

Quick Links

Edited by Sankalp Srivastava
Sportskeeda logo
Close menu
WWE
WWE
NBA
NBA
NFL
NFL
MMA
MMA
Tennis
Tennis
NHL
NHL
Golf
Golf
MLB
MLB
Soccer
Soccer
F1
F1
WNBA
WNBA
More
More
bell-icon Manage notifications