Deepak Hooda has received his maiden international cap ahead of the first match of the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League series between the Indian cricket team and the West Indies cricket team. The match will get underway soon. The toss happened a few minutes ago at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where Rohit Sharma called the coin toss right and invited the visitors to bat first.
At the toss, Rohit Sharma informed that Deepak Hooda will play his first ODI for the Indian cricket team today. He received his maiden ODI cap from former Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli.
“It has been a long journey for India in ODI cricket, we have seen ups and down but when you play so many matches you’re bound to have so many ups and downs. Deepak Hooda makes his debut,” said Rohit Sharma.
Fans should note that the BCCI named Hooda in the Indian squad for a series against Sri Lanka in 2017 and then in the Nidahas Trophy in 2018. However, he did not get a single game in both series. Now, finally five years later, he is making his international cricket debut for the Indian cricket team.
Twitterati wish Deepak Hooda the best for the biggest day of his career
Starting the international career is the biggest day for any player who takes up cricket as a profession. Hooda has got the opportunity to start his career at the world’s biggest stadium. Also, he is the only debutant in India’s 1000th ODI match. So, it is a big occasion, and here’s how fans on Twitter reacted:
Deepak Hooda got the debut cap from Virat Kohli.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 6, 2022
Deepak Hooda making his debut for Team India.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 6, 2022
Congratulations to @HoodaOnFire who is all set to make his debut for #TeamIndia. #INDvWI pic.twitter.com/849paxXNgM
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 6, 2022
#DeepakHooda was in Indian team in 2017 Home T20 series & 2018 Nidahas Trophy ,both led by RoHitman
— Tanmoy Chakraborty🩺⚕️ (@Tanmoycv01) February 6, 2022
didn’t get a game even in dead rubbers
But it’s always nice that he got the India cap which he deserved #INDvsWI
KL trusted him in Pbks 😎
— Harsh 1️⃣ (@cricketharshh) February 6, 2022
News coming in from Ahmedabad 🚨
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) February 6, 2022
Allrounder Deepak Hooda will be making his ODI debut today against West Indies 👏 #INDvWI
Deepak Hooda gets his 1st ODI cap 👏💙#OneFamily #INDvWI
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) February 6, 2022
Breaking News:-
— Surinder (@navsurani) February 6, 2022
India won the toss and chose bowl first against West Indies in the first Odi at Ahmedabad.
This is Rohit Sharma 4th consecutive toss win in international matches.
Deepak Hooda did his Odi debut for India. CONGRATS Deepak.#INDvsWI pic.twitter.com/YgZ5ZUa7Rc
Deepak Hooda making his International debut in the iconic 1000th ODI for India.
— Aditya (@Adityakrsaha) February 6, 2022
Wishing you a great career ahead. https://t.co/AxlAF4l1T4
