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The Youngest Indian To Score Century On Test Cricket Debut

Prithvi Shaw has emerged as the youngest Indian to score a century on Test debut, accomplishing the achievement aged 18 years and 329 days against Windies team.

The Youngest Indian To Score Century On Test Cricket Debut
The Youngest Indian To Score Century On Test Cricket Debut

Indian cricketer and former India national under-19 cricket team captain Prithvi Shaw has emerged as the YOUNGEST Indian to score a century on Test debut, accomplishing the achievement aged 18 years and 329 days against Windies team.

Shaw shattered the 59-year-old record set by AA Baig (20 years and 126 days). Shaw is only the second Indian cricket player after Sachin Tendulkar to score a Test ton before turning 19.

In December 2017, Shaw was named captain of India’s squad for the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World cup. He led India in the final where they beat Australia by 8 wickets to win their fourth Under-19 World Cup.

A right-hand, opening batsman, whose abilities as a cricketing genius have led to repeated comparisons with Sachin Tendulkar. Shaw made his first international appearance on 4 October 2018.