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James-Anderson
Former Indian cricketer MS Dhoni turned 40 years old today. The former Indian skipper is undoubtedly one of the most respected cricketers ever. Under Dhoni’s captaincy, Team India won an impressive 3 ICC tournaments. Dhoni made his international debut on 23rd December 2004 and announced his retirement from international cricket on 15th August 2020. There are quite a few cricketers who made their international debut before Dhoni and haven’t retired yet. Here is a list of 4 cricketers who made their international debut before MS Dhoni and are yet to retire:
1. Dinesh Karthik
Dinesh Karthik made his international debut for Team India on 5th September 2004. In 152 matches in his international career, Dinesh Karthik amassed an impressive 3176 runs in total. The 36-year-old is way past his prime and is expected to announce his retirement from international cricket soon.
2. James Anderson
England bowler James Anderson is arguably one of the greatest Test bowlers of all time. Recently, Anderson scalped his 1000th wicket in the first-class format. Anderson made his international debut for England back in 2002. In 375 matches for England, James Anderson has scalped a remarkable 904 wickets in total. Anderson is expected to wreak havoc with the ball in the upcoming Test series against India.
3. Dwayne Bravo
West Indian all-rounder Dwayne Bravo is one of the most entertaining players in the game of cricket. Bravo made his international debut on 22nd July 2004. In 283 international matches for the West Indies, Dwayne Bravo has scalped an impressive 357 wickets in total. Bravo has also amassed 6336 runs for West Indies in international cricket.
4. Chris Gayle
West Indian cricketer Chris Gayle is arguably the most explosive batsman to ever play the game of cricket. Gayle made his international debut on 11th September 1999. In 369 international games for the West Indies, Chris Gayle has racked up a remarkable 19406 runs for West Indies. Gayle has also scalped a total of 258 international wickets for the West Indies.