Would Sachin still have debuted in tests at 16 in today's era?

[_00_deathscar]

In the current era/Indian team...

 

[capt_Luffy]

I don't think that is possible. The present India would surely let Sachin mature a bit before letting him earn his first cap

 

[Sunil1z]

Yes
Sachin is/was the youngest player to score Test century in ENG/ SA/AUS . No way current players like Gill, Sarfaraz or Patidar will score century overseas in all these countries.

 

[_00_deathscar]

I don't think that is possible. The present India would surely let Sachin mature a bit before letting him earn his first cap

Yes but what would that involve? More A tours? What if he's absolutely dominating it there (very, very likely). How soon do you think he'd have played? 17/18? 20/21?

 

[capt_Luffy]

Yes but what would that involve? More A tours? What if he's absolutely dominating it there (very, very likely). How soon do you think he'd have played? 17/18? 20/21?

I think 17-18 sounds reasonable enough. But I highly doubt India would risk fielding a 16 year old nowadays if not absolutely necessary.

 

[subshakerz]

Why is this in Player Comparisons?

 

[capt_Luffy]

Why is this in Player Comparisons?

You are comparing a 16 year old future GOAT to present team Indian batters like Patidar and Paddikal (kinda). Anyways, most Player Comparison threads are straw maning 101 anyways.

 

[Xix2565]

I mean I can see either position of Yes or No. He averaged 80 in the Ranji Trophy, so maybe that would be a big enough factor to call him up. Equally, he'd probably be sent on a few India A tours before debuting as has been the protocol for this Indian side.

 

[ma1978]

Yes, I was just about old enough to read the papers and watch Doordarshan at the time and the hype over Sachin was palpable. He wasn’t some random find from Azad Maidan. People wanted him on the field.

 

[_00_deathscar]

Yes, I was just about old enough to read the papers and watch Doordarshan at the time and the hype over Sachin was palpable. He wasn’t some random find from Azad Maidan. People wanted him on the field.

16 is a bit old to learn how to read but I guess better late than never

 

[ma1978]

16 is a bit old to learn how to read but I guess better late than never

ha - I was 10 when Sachin debuted.

 

[Bijed]

Why is this in Player Comparisons?

Sachin born in 1973 vs Sachin born in 2008

 

[howitzer]

Sachin born in 1973 vs Sachin born in 2008

Vs Lara born in 1969 vs Lara born in 2004

 

[PlayerComparisons]

Why is this in Player Comparisons?

My subforum is far superior to cricket chat

 

[Coronis]

Doubtful. He’d be stuck in domestic cricket with Sarfaraz until they both debut at 26.

 

[_00_deathscar]

My subforum is far superior to cricket chat

It’s called a sub forum cos you’re a sub

 

[Coronis]

It’s called a sub forum cos you’re a sub

@subshakerz

 

[Pap Finn Keighl]

Yes.
Actually he would have played at least one more series. Selectors was reluctant to select a kid to play against lethal pacers of WI, which resulted a delay in the debut even though he was already eligible.

At the age of 18, he was recognized as world's biggest cricket star ( bigger than Viv ) and was far more popular than today's superstars Dhoni and Kohli combined.

 

[capt_Luffy]

Yes.
Actually he would have played at least one more series. Selectors was reluctant to select a kid to play against lethal pacers of WI, which resulted a delay in the debut even though he was already eligible.

At the age of 18, he was recognized as world's biggest cricket star ( bigger than Viv ) and was far more popular than today's superstars Dhoni and Kohli combined.

Dude, seriously?

 

[honestbharani]

Yes