After 5 batsmen of India were out for zero in their ODI debut, they became ‘terrible’ for the bowlers. These 5 batsmen had a bad start in ODI cricket, but later they touched great heights.
If we talk, there are 5 such great Indian batsmen who were out for zero runs in the very first match of their ODI career. But later he touched the heights of greatness. Later he became a nightmare for the bowlers. Let’s take a look at 5 such great batsmen who scored centuries with their hard work.
1: Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar made his ODI debut on 18 December 1989 against Pakistan in Gujranwala. Sachin Tendulkar was out for zero runs in the very first match of his ODI career. In this match, Sachin Tendulkar came to bat at number 5 and returned to the pavilion without playing or doing anything. India lost this match against Pakistan by 7 runs, which became a nightmare for the bowlers. Sachin Tendulkar has scored 100 centuries in international cricket.
2.Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Mahendra Singh Dhoni made his ODI debut on 23 December 2004. Mahendra Singh Dhoni was run out for zero runs in the first match of his ODI career. Mahendra Singh Dhoni was run out for zero runs in his ODI debut match. In this match, Mahendra Singh Dhoni came to bat at number-4 and returned to the pavilion without playing. Mahendra Singh Dhoni has scored 10773 runs in 350 ODI matches.
3. Suresh Raina
Suresh Raina made his ODI debut on 30 July 2005. Suresh Raina was out for zero runs in the very first match of his ODI career. Suresh Raina gave out LBW to Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan, due to which Sri Lanka won the match against India by 3 wickets. Suresh Raina Although he was out for zero on his ODI debut, Suresh Raina has scored 5615 runs in 226 ODI matches.
4. Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan made his ODI debut on 20 October 2010. Shikhar Dhawan was out for zero runs in the very first match of his ODI career. Shikhar Dhawan was clean bowled by Australian fast bowler Clint McKay. India won this match against Australia by 5 wickets. Shikhar Dhawan scored 17 centuries in ODI cricket.
5. Krishnamachari Srikanth
Former Indian captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth made his ODI debut on 25 November 1981. In the very first match of his ODI career, Krishnamachari Srikanth was out for zero runs. Krishnamachari Srikkanth was dismissed by the great England all-rounder Ian Botham. India lost this ODI match against England by 5 wickets. Krishnamachari Srikanth scored 4 centuries in ODI cricket.
