Gurnoor Brar impresses on ODI debut with three wickets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 6:24 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Gurnoor Brar made a significant impact on his ODI debut, taking three wickets in a match against Afghanistan on June 13, 2026, in Dharamsala. Brar's performance included impressive pace and the ability to vary his bowling lengths effectively. This achievement comes after a difficult period of underperformance and learning under the guidance of teammate Shubman Gill. Having been described as a complete fast bowler, Brar's development is seen as crucial leading up to the 2027 ODI World Cup.
- •Brar took three wickets in a 29-ball spell on debut.
- •He bowled both full and short lengths effectively.
- •Captain Shubman Gill praised his impressive pace.
- •Brar's journey included time as a net bowler with the Gujarat Titans.
- •Selectors see promise in Brar for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
- 6:24 AMYahoo Sports — Three years in the making: Gurnoor Brar repays Shubman Gill's faith, shows he is not a one-trick pony
"Gurnoor Brar picked up three wickets on his ODI debut at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Saturday. During his 29-ball spell, he not only impressed everyone with his pace but with his lengths as well. The Punjab quick showcased that he is far more than just raw pace, offering India a glimpse of a complete fast bowler for the future.
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