Top 5 Indian cricketers who made their international debut in 2025

5. Harshit Rana

He stepped onto the international stage in T20Is on 31 January 2025 at Pune against England, coming in as a concussion replacement for Shivam Dube.

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4. Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal made his ODI debut for India on February 6, 2025, against England in Nagpur. Although he couldn’t score big in his maiden outing, the left-hander has already proven his white-ball potential with a T20I century and a memorable IPL hundred against Mumbai Indians.

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3. Varun Chakravarthy

Varun Chakravarthy made his ODI debut for India on February 9, 2025, against England in Cuttack. The mystery spinner picked up a wicket and impressed with his control on a batting-friendly track, earning him a spot in India’s squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy.

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2. Sai Sudharsan

Sai Sudharsan made his Test debut for India on June 20, 2025, against England at Headingley, Leeds. Interestingly, he shares the same debut date with legends like Virat Kohli, Rahul Dravid, and Sourav Ganguly, adding a historic touch to his maiden appearance.

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1. Anshul Kamboj

Anshul Kamboj made his Test debut for India in the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, Manchester, in July 2025. The 24-year-old pacer, known for his skiddy pace and bounce, marked his maiden appearance after impressive spells with India A and a standout domestic career.

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In 2024, international cricket saw several young talents making their debut and displaying their brilliance at the highest level. Apart from the longest format of the game, many players made their presence felt in the white-ball format. From Riyan Parag to Jacob Bethell. The year 2024 was special for these players who went on to perform consistently and registered important wins for their teams.

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