Parthiv Ajay Patel, the youngest wicket-keeper batsman in Test cricket started his Test career in 2002 against England in Nottingham. His age at that time was 17 years and 152 days. Born on 9 March 1985 in Hyderabad, Parthiv is celebrating his 28th birthday today. Left-handed batsman Parthiv Patel is such a player who got a chance to play in the Test team without playing any first-class match. Parthiv was included in the Test team after wicket-keeper Ajay Ratra was injured during the match in Nottingham. Before him, Pakistan's Hanif Mohammad (17 years and 300 days) had the honor of making his debut in Test cricket at the youngest.

Parthiv Patel has scored 683 runs in 20 Tests at an average of 29.69, including his four fifties. His highest score in Test matches is 69 runs while he has stumped 8 players and has taken 41 catches. Parthiv Patel made his ODI debut in January 2003 against New Zealand. Meanwhile, Parthiv was also selected in the selected team for the 2003 World Cup match. However, in this tournament, he did not get a chance to play in any match. Rahul Dravid kept wicket throughout the tournament so that an extra batsman could be included in the playing eleven.

IPL: Patel was auctioned to Chennai Super Kings in the formal IPL. He is a regular member of this team and starts the innings with former Australian batsman Matthew Hayden. He does not play as an Indian wicketkeeper and captain MS Dhoni is also in this team.

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