Discover the top 4 youngest players in Ranji Trophy history, highlighting their remarkable achievements and early debuts in cricket. The Ranji Trophy is India’s biggest domestic cricket tournament. It started with 15 teams and now has 38 teams from across the country. This tournament is a key stepping stone for players aiming to join the Indian cricket team.
First held in 1934, the Ranji Trophy has showcased incredible talent from all parts of India. It provides a great platform for players with potential to prove themselves. Over the years, many teenagers have made their mark in this tournament. Here, we will discuss the top four youngest players in Indian domestic first-class cricket history.
4. Vaibhav Suryavanshi – 12 Years 284 Days (Bihar) vs Mumbai, Ranji Trophy 2023-24
The Ranji Trophy 2023-24 is happening, and one player has grabbed a lot of attention. He is Vaibhav Suryavanshi from Bihar, who made his debut against Mumbai in Patna. At just 12 years and 284 days old, he is the youngest player in this season’s tournament. Some believe he might actually be 14 years old, but officially, his age is recorded as 12 years and 284 days.
3. Mohammad Ramzan – 12 Years 247 Days (Northern India) vs United Provinces, Ranji Trophy 1937-38
The Northern India cricket team played in the Ranji Trophy from 1934/35 to 1946/47. During the 1937-38 season, a player named Mohammad Ramzan made his debut for the team. At just 12 years and 247 days old, he became the third-youngest player in Indian domestic cricket history. He played his first match against United Provinces.
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2. SK Bose – 12 Years 76 Days (Bihar) vs Assam, Ranji Trophy 1959-60
Bihar has produced some of the youngest cricketers in Indian domestic cricket. They competed in the Ranji Trophy from the 1936-37 season to 2004 and returned in 2018. In the 1959-60 season, a 12-year-old named SK Bose debuted for Bihar in a match against Assam. At just 12 years and 76 days old, he became one of the youngest players in Ranji Trophy history. Bose continued playing for Bihar until the 1974-75 season.
1. Alimuddin – 12 Years 73 Days (Rajputana) vs Baroda, Ranji Trophy 1942-43
The youngest player to play a first-class cricket match, not just in India but worldwide, is an Indian. Alimuddin made his debut for the Rajputana Cricket Team (now called Rajasthan Cricket Team) during the 1942–43 Ranji Trophy. He played his first match against Baroda at just 12 years and 73 days old. This makes him the youngest player ever to play in any domestic cricket match globally.
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