'Go well Kuldeep Sen' - Twitter elated as young pacer makes international debut

Team India has made quite a few interesting changes for the first ODI against hosts Bangladesh. One of the changes has been the inclusion of Kuldeep Sen in the playing XI for the first 50-over contest.

Kuldeep, a right-arm fast bowler earned a national call-up after enjoying a wonderful season in the Indian Premier League 2022 (IPL) with Rajasthan Royals as he played in seven outings and scalped eight wickets. The pace sensation has become the 250th player to represent India in ODIs.

Furthermore, the player has featured in 17 first-class matches and picked up 52 wickets at an average of 28.40. His most recent outing was in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. In the contest between Madhya Pradesh and Baroda, Kuldeep was terrific with his bowling as he gave away mere seven runs in his four overs and scalped two wickets for MP.

Relishing impressive form prior to the Bangladesh series and playing under the likes of veteran stars such as Virat Kohli and skipper Rohit Sharma will surely boost the morale of the youngster. While team India gears up for the three-match 50-over clash against neighbours Bangladesh, the young pacer will be eager to create an impression.

Speaking about the playing XI, skipper Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul have all marked their return to the national side after a break they had taken from the recently concluded New Zealand tour.

Furthermore, Rishabh Pant, who was at the receiving end of a lot of criticism throughout the series against the Kiwis, has been released from the ODI squad after consultation with the BCCI medical team. Vice-captain Rahul will take over the duties behind the stumps and another interesting inclusion is that of Shahbaz Ahmed in the Men in Blue's playing XI.

Here is how Twitter reacted to Kuldeep Sen’s debut for team India: