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Rohit Sharma becomes oldest male cricketer to play ODI for India

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Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Rohit Sharma becomes oldest male cricketer to play ODI for India

Summary

Rohit Sharma set a record on June 13, 2026, becoming the oldest male cricketer to play an ODI for India at 39 years and 75 days old. He surpassed Mohinder Amarnath, who was 39 years and 36 days old during his last ODI in 1989. The historic match against Afghanistan at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium was delayed by rain and reduced to 25 overs. India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bowl first. The series marks the first bilateral ODI series between India and Afghanistan, and the second ODI is scheduled for June 17.

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•Rohit surpasses Mohinder Amarnath's age record for ODIs.
•Match delayed by over four hours due to rain.
•India and Afghanistan are facing off in their first bilateral ODI series.
•The second ODI is set for June 17 in Lucknow.
•Rohit could become the first Indian to play ODI cricket after turning 40.

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At 39 years and 75 days, he went past former India all-rounder Mohinder Amarnath, who was 39 years and 36 days old when he played his last ODI for India in 1989.
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