MS Dhoni is back as captain of the Chennai Super Kings after Rituraj Gaikwad stepped down. But Dhoni’s not the only one making headlines. Meet Joanna Child, a 64-year-old cricketer from Portugal who just made her international debut.
Dhoni, 43, has been facing retirement rumors. But Child is proving age is just a number. She played her first T20 international match against Norway on April 7. Child is now the second-oldest player to make an international debut, behind Gibraltar’s Sally Barton, who debuted at 66.
Child scored just 2 runs in her debut match, but Portugal won the game. She was also part of the playing 11 in the series-deciding match, which Portugal won 2-1.
🚨 64-YEAR OLD JOANNA CHILD MADE HER T20I DEBUT FOR PORTUGAL. 🚨 pic.twitter.com/lF3AZIvzdq
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 11, 2025
Child’s achievement is a reminder that cricket is a game for all ages. As Dhoni leads the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL, Child is inspiring others with her passion and dedication to the sport. Her story is a testament to the power of perseverance and determination.