5 Youngest Players to Play the ODI World Cup
The ODI World Cup is the pinnacle of international cricket, and it is a dream for many young players to represent their country on the biggest stage. Some players have achieved this dream at a very young age, making their debuts at the World Cup while still teenagers.
Here is a look at the five youngest players to ever play in the ODI World Cup:
1. Talha Jubair (Bangladesh)
Talha Jubair holds the record for being the youngest player to play in the ODI World Cup. He made his debut for Bangladesh in the 2003 World Cup against the West Indies at the age of 17 years and 70 days. Jubair was a fast bowler, and he played three matches in the tournament, taking two wickets.
2. Alexei Kervezee (Netherlands)
Alexei Kervezee became the second-youngest player to play in the ODI World Cup when he made his debut for the Netherlands against South Africa in the 2007 World Cup. He was just 17 years and 186 days old at the time. Kervezee was a batsman, and he played two matches in the tournament, scoring 17 runs.
3. Sudath Pasqual (Sri Lanka)
Sudath Pasqual was the third-youngest player to play in the ODI World Cup when he made his debut for Sri Lanka against New Zealand in the 1979 World Cup. He was 17 years and 237 days old at the time. Pasqual was a fast bowler, and he played two matches in the tournament, taking two wickets.
4. Thomas Odoyo (Kenya)
Thomas Odoyo was the fourth-youngest player to play in the ODI World Cup when he made his debut for Kenya against India in the 1996 World Cup. He was 17 years and 282 days old at the time. Odoyo was a medium-pace bowler, and he played five matches in the tournament, taking five wickets.
5. Malachi Jones (Bermuda)
Malachi Jones was the fifth-youngest player to play in the ODI World Cup when he made his debut for Bermuda against India in the 2007 World Cup. He was 17 years and 266 days old at the time. Jones was a batsman, and he played three matches in the tournament, scoring 33 runs.
What does it mean to be the youngest player to play in the ODI World Cup?
Being the youngest player to play in the ODI World Cup is a significant achievement. It means that the player has been identified as a potential star
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