Archive · 27 Sep 2026
Naman Dhir Makes India ODI Debut After Sleepless Night
Naman Dhir played his first one-day international cricket match for India.
He found out about his selection just one day before the game.
Because he was so excited, he said it was difficult to sleep.
India captain Shubman Gill gave him his special debut cap.
Gill praised Dhir’s progress and hard work.
Dhir bowled five overs against the West Indies and gave away 33 runs.
The West Indies scored 295 runs for seven wickets.
Dhir was expected to help India during the chase with his batting.
Naman Dhir made his India debut in the first ODI against the West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram.
Dhir became India’s 264th men’s ODI player after learning of his selection on the eve of the match.
India captain Shubman Gill presented Dhir with his ODI cap and praised his development and discipline.
Dhir bowled five overs of off-spin, conceding 33 runs as the West Indies scored 295/7.
Before joining India’s ODI team, Dhir led the Sher-e-Punjab T20 competition with 655 runs at a strike rate of 217.61.
- Who
- Naman Dhir, India captain Shubman Gill, and the West Indies cricket team.
- What
- Dhir made his India men’s ODI debut and received his cap from Gill.
- When
- Sunday; Dhir learned of his selection on the previous day.
- Where
- Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
- Why
- Dhir was selected to play for India in the opening match of the three-game ODI series.
- Player
- Naman Dhir
- Debut status
- India’s 264th men’s ODI player
- Match
- First ODI of a three-game series against the West Indies
- Venue
- Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
- Bowling figures
- Five overs, 33 runs conceded
- Recent batting record
- 655 runs in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 competition
- Strike rate
- 217.61 in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 competition