Certainly, it can be very disappointing for any batsman to get out without opening the account in an ODI match (Indian batsmen duck on debut). The disappointment increases even more when that match is the first ODI match of his career. Imagine the innings starting without any run. Of course, it can be very disappointing. But do you know that there are 5 such great batsmen of India, who were out on zero in the very first match of their ODI career. Even though their start in ODI cricket was disappointing, later on they not only created history with their batting but also emerged as a nightmare for the bowlers. Such was the fear of their batting that bowlers started seeing stars in the day. Let’s take a look at those 5 great batsmen who were out on a duck in their first ODI match.
Krishnamachari Srikkanth was out on zero by Ian Botham (Indian batsmen duck on debut)
Krishnamachari Srikkanth made his ODI debut against England in Ahmedabad on 25 November 1981. In the very first match of his ODI career, he was out on zero (Indian batsmen duck on debut). K Srikkanth was out by England’s all-rounder Ian Botham. India lost this ODI match against England by 5 wickets. Krishnamachari Srikkanth, who scored 4 centuries in ODI cricket, has scored 4091 runs in 146 ODI matches.
Sachin Tendulkar returned to the pavilion without scoring any runs
Sachin Tendulkar, who played his first ODI match against Pakistan in Gujranwala on 18 December 1989, was out without opening his account (Indian batsmen duck on debut). Sachin came to bat at number 5 and returned to the pavilion without scoring any runs. India lost this match against Pakistan by 7 runs. Sachin Tendulkar may have been out on zero in his ODI debut, but later on he thrashed the bowlers in such a way that the world’s biggest bowlers were afraid of him. Let us tell you that Sachin Tendulkar, who has scored the most runs (18426) in ODI International, has scored 100 centuries in International cricket.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni was run out without scoring any runs
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who made his ODI debut against Bangladesh in Chittagong on 23 December 2004, was out without scoring any runs (Indian batsmen duck on debut). In this match, he came to bat at number-4. India won this match against Bangladesh by 11 runs. Later on, Mahendra Singh Dhoni has scored a total of 10773 runs in 350 ODI matches.
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Muttiah Muralitharan got Suresh Raina out LBW
Suresh Raina made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka in Dabunla on 30 July 2005. In the very first match of his ODI career, he was out on zero (Indian batsman duck on debut). Muttiah Muralitharan got Suresh Raina out LBW. In this match, Sri Lanka defeated India by 3 wickets. Suresh Raina may have got out on zero in his ODI debut, but later on he scored 5615 runs in 226 ODI matches.
Shikhar Dhawan was clean bowled by Clint McKay
Shikhar Dhawan, who made his debut against Australia in Visakhapatnam on 20 October 2010, was out on zero in the very first match of his ODI career. Let us tell you that Shikhar Dhawan was clean bowled by Australian fast bowler Clint McKay. India won this match against Australia by 5 wickets. 17 centuries in ODI cricket Shikhar Dhawan has scored 6793 runs in total in 167 ODI matches. FKW- Indian batsmen duck on debut
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