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First Indian Captain Out on Golden Duck in ODI Debut: A captaincy debut on the cricket field is one of the most memorable moments in any player's career. However, for Shreyas Iyer, this occasion proved to be nothing short of a nightmare. Stepping in to lead the Indian ODI side for the first time in the absence of Shubman Gill, Iyer not only failed to guide the team to victory but also set an unwanted record one that had never been seen before in the history of Indian cricket.
Shreyas Iyer's Poor Captaincy Start in T20Is and ODIs
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For Shreyas Iyer, the beginning of his captaincy tenure in international cricket has been fraught with challenges. Previously, when he made his debut as captain in T20 Internationals, the team suffered a defeat against Ireland a side often considered relatively weaker. Fans had hoped that Iyer would put that bitter memory behind him in his ODI captaincy debut, but the situation took a turn for the worse during the fourth ODI against New Zealand.
First Indian Captain Out on a Golden Duck in an ODI Captaincy Debut
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In this match, Shreyas Iyer returned to the pavilion without opening his account. With this, he became the first Indian captain to be dismissed for a duck in his ODI captaincy debut.
Most surprisingly, Iyer was dismissed on the very first ball he faced, a feat known in cricketing terms as a 'golden duck'. This is an occurrence that had never before been witnessed in the history of Indian ODI cricket. Until now, every player who had taken on the role of India’s ODI captain whether a batter or a bowler had managed to at least get off the mark (score a run) in their debut match as captain.
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Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's Unwanted Records
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Before Shreyas Iyer was dismissed for a duck, the lowest score by an Indian captain on their ODI captaincy debut was 2 runs. This unwanted record was jointly held by Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, both of whom scored 2 runs in their respective first matches as ODI captain. However, by getting out for a 'golden duck' (dismissed on the very first ball he faced), Shreyas Iyer has now surpassed both of these stalwarts.
Team India Collapses in the Very First Over
Chasing a massive target of 334 runs set by New Zealand, the Indian team had a disastrous start:
- First ball: Opener Rohit Sharma was dismissed without scoring a run.
- Fifth ball: Virat Kohli also returned to the pavilion without opening his account.
- Sixth (final) ball: Captain Shreyas Iyer, who came to the crease, was dismissed LBW on the very first ball he faced.
Within just one over, India found themselves at 0 for 3. This collapse of the top order left the entire team in a state of shock, and they were unable to recover from this early blow for the remainder of the match. India suffered a crushing 244-run defeat a loss that will not be easy to forget for a long time, especially for captain Shreyas Iyer.
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