Parthiv Patel is the Indian cricketer who debuted against England in 2002 at the tender age of 17. He is batsman cum wicket-keeper. Due to his tender age debut, he was called as the baby-faced Patel. Parthiv Patel has been out of Indian team since few years and he is playing Ranji, IPL games instead.

Here is good news for him and his fans as he is going to join team India soon. Yes, it’s true.

Well, now at 31, the not-so-young but still baby-faced southpaw will be seen in action for the national team. Parthiv is playing for India in the third Test against England in Mohali which begins on November 26. It was the same team against which he made his debut and now making a comeback.

As the current Test Wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha was injured ahead of the upcoming game, Parthiv Patel has been recalled to the squad after so long time. Parthiv last played a Test against Sri Lanka in 2008.

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However, Parthiv Patel is just a replacement, not a long-term option. Whatever be the reason, Twitter saw quite a bit of activity regarding his selection:

“Parthiv Patel? Who Parthiv Patel?
Oh! That wicket-keeper.
Now I recall him.”
Parthiv Patel recalled.

— Ramesh Srivats (@rameshsrivats) November 23, 2016

When Parthiv Patel last played for India, Anil Kumble was Indian Test captain.
Now Kumble is the coach#INDvENG #IndvsEng

— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) November 23, 2016

Last time Parthiv Patel played a test match, Engineering was an actual skill in this country..

— Chirag (@chirag_rachchh) November 23, 2016

Parthiv Patel back in the Test squad after 8 years? Modiji must answer.

— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) November 23, 2016

https://twitter.com/ImAbhishek_/status/801290235640479749?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

Parthiv Patel? Seriously? Why him? Why not Pant or Kishan or Karthik?

— Madhurzya (@FlyinGiggsy) November 23, 2016

Parthiv Patel made his Debut 3 years before Dhoni. Watched his whole career unfold. And is around to step in for his replacement. He’s 31

— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) November 23, 2016

Hardik Patel got chance in India team then Urjit Patel became RBI gov. Now Parthiv Patel returns to Team.This is Modi’s conspiracy~ Kejriwal

— Farrago Abdullah (@abdullah_0mar) November 23, 2016

Parthiv Patel’s roller coaster ride in international cricket continues. Will keep wickets in third Test. Saha has a side strain, ruled out

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) November 23, 2016

So, what do you say about picking an older player when there are many youngsters in the line like Rishabh Pant?