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Tatenda Talbu. The Zimbabwe wicketkeeper batsman was made captain of the Test side at the tender age of 20 years and 358 days. And he did a decent job at the helm.
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Graeme Smith. After Shaun Pollock resigned in the aftermath of the 2003 World Cup defeat, Smith was named captain of the Test side aged 22 years and 82 days.
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Shakib Al Hasan. The Bangladesh all-rounder became captain of the Test side when he was 22 years and 115 days of age. He led his country for a considerable time.
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Sachin Tendulkar. The legendary batsman became the India captain at the age of 23 years and 169 days. But his captaincy was not as good as his batting.