Varun Chakravarthy is right behind wicketkeeper Farokh Engineer, who made his debut in 1974 aged 36 years and 138 days.

Varun Chakravarthy had a brilliant T20I series against England when he scalped 14 wickets in five matches. Chakravarthy was also named Player of the Series and has now been rewarded for his exploits with an ODI debut.

Varun Chakravarthy became the second-oldest Indian to debut in ODI cricket, behind Farookh Engineer, who made his debut at 36 years and 138 days against England in Leeds in 1974.

Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy's ODI debut for India might be delayed feels former India cricketer Zaheer Khan. The former pacer feels that India would focus on winning the series before handing out further debuts.

At 33 years and 164 days old, Varun became India's second-oldest ODI debutant after Farokh Engineer (36y 138d) in 1974.

Overall, it is Farokh Engineer, who holds the No. 1 spot in the list of oldest ODI debutants for India. He had had made his debut in 1974 at the age of 36 years and 138 days.

In the rich tapestry of Indian cricket, several players have left an indelible mark in their ODI. Some of them have been fortunate to be a part of the team at a younger age, while other have got the chance bit late in their career.

As per Cricbuzz, Chakravarthy has become the second-oldest debutant for India in ODI cricket, at 33 years and 164 days. He is only behind Farookh Engineer (36y 138d), who made his debut in 1974 against England in Leeds.