Gurnoor Brar created history in the debut series itself. (Photo- PTI)
Gurnoor Brar vs Afghanistan: International debut has proved to be like a dream for Indian cricket team’s young fast bowler Gurnoor Brar. In the 3-match ODI series against Afghanistan, this player has made a great record with his sharp bowling, which no Indian bowler could do before in his ODI debut series. He has become India’s number-1 bowler in a special list.
Made a great record by taking the wicket of Mohammad Nabi
The unique record of taking the most wickets in a three-match ODI debut series has now been registered in the name of Gurnoor Brar. In the first ODI match against Afghanistan, he made a great start and took 3 wickets. After this, in the second match also, maintaining his excellent rhythm, he again took 3 wickets in his bag. Even in the third and last match of the series, Gurnoor’s brilliance continued.
During the third match at the M Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, he became his 7th victim of this series by dismissing Afghanistan’s experienced all-rounder Mohammad Nabi. With this, he has become the first bowler from India who has taken a total of 7 wickets in his 3-match debut ODI series. Before Gurnoor Brar, the joint record of taking most wickets while debuting in a three-match ODI series was held in the names of Yuzvendra Chahal and Prasidh Krishna. Yuzvendra Chahal started his ODI career against Zimbabwe in 2016, taking 6 wickets in 3 matches. At the same time, the famous Krishna took 6 wickets in 3 matches in his debut ODI series against England in the year 2021.
Wreaks havoc with his height of 6 feet 5 inches
25 year old young bowler Gurnoor Brar is a left arm fast bowler, who plays for Punjab cricket team in the domestic circuit. Gurnoor, who has a strong height of about 6 feet 5 inches, is known for his extra bounce and excellent speed. While playing for Punjab, he impressed the selectors with his performance in the Ranji Trophy, due to which he got a chance to play for India A as well. Now, by capitalizing on this golden opportunity on the international stage, Gurnoor has firmly established himself as the future of Team India.
