Parthiv Patel
Indian cricketer and wicketkeeper
An Indian cricketer, Patel served primarily as a wicketkeeper and made notable contributions in domestic and international cricket. He debuted for the Indian national team in 2002 at a young age, becoming one of the youngest wicketkeepers in Test cricket history. Patel had stints with various teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL), including the Chennai Super Kings and the Gujarat Lions. He contributed to his domestic team, Saurashtra, winning the Ranji Trophy in the 2018-19 season. After his international career, he transitioned into a successful commentator.
Debuted for India at age 17
Won Ranji Trophy with Saurashtra
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