Never Too Late: This 62-Year-Old Just Made His International Cricket Debut
At 62 years and 147 days, he became the oldest male cricketer to debut internationally, playing for the Falkland Islands against Costa Rica on March 10
As cricket fans across India gear up for the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on March 22, a remarkable world record has been set in international cricket.
Andrew Brownlee, a player for the Falkland Islands International Cricket Team, has become the oldest male cricketer to make his international debut at the age of 62 years and 147 days. He achieved this feat in a match against Costa Rica on March 10, far exceeding the typical retirement age of most cricketers.
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While some exceptional players like MS Dhoni, who continues to play in the IPL for Chennai Super Kings, have extended their careers beyond 40, Brownlee’s debut at 62 is unprecedented.
Brownlee represented the Falkland Islands in a three-match series against Costa Rica on March 10, 11, and 12. Despite his experience, he only managed to score 6 runs and went wicketless in his two bowling appearances.
The series marked the Falkland Islands’ debut in international cricket, making them the 106th team to do so. Notably, the team features several veteran players, with three over the age of 56 and all but two members of the playing XI over 40.
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