'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:

A special moment! ☺️

Congratulations to Kuldeep Sen as he is set to make his India debut! 👏 👏

He receives his #TeamIndia cap from the hands of captain @ImRo45. 👍 👍#BANvIND pic.twitter.com/jxpt3TgC5O

— BCCI (@BCCI) December 4, 2022

🇧🇩 have won the toss. We are batting first 🏏

Kuldeep Sen is making his ODI debut today. #BANvIND | #TeamIndia

— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) December 4, 2022

India Batting 1st after losing the toss…KL is our wicket keeper batsman and Dhawan to open…Good Move….& good to see Kuldeep Sen getting his debut cap #IndiavsBangladesh @BCCI @indiatvnews

— Samip Rajguru (@samiprajguru) December 4, 2022

What a moment!

Kuldeep Sen makes his debut today. He receives his ODI cap from captain @ImRo45 #KuldeepSen #RohitSharma #INDvBAN #INDvsBAN pic.twitter.com/Ig5DXs7vYI

— Amit K (@amitkumar104) December 4, 2022

18 ODI debutants for India in the last two years - Kuldeep Sen, the latest to earn the India cap. He will sport Number 250 on his India Blue cap. #BANvIND

— Arun Gopalakrishnan (@statanalyst) December 4, 2022

Congratulations to Kuldeep Sen as he is set to make his India debut! 👏 👏

He receives his #TeamIndia cap from the hands of captain @ImRo45. 👍 👍#BANvIND #kuldeepSen #INDvsBangladesh pic.twitter.com/uWy6NMvQao

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufadaal_Vohra) December 4, 2022

Kuldeep Sen gets ODI debut cap by Captain @ImRo45. Great moment for the young talent. pic.twitter.com/YSFnGxBcM7

— Vishal. (@SPORTYVISHAL) December 4, 2022

A very special moment for this talented young man

All the best Kuldeep Sen #IndVBan pic.twitter.com/ksyBaFsBPN

— RockstaR MK (@RockstarMK11) December 4, 2022

3rd debut from the Madhya Pradesh cricket team since the past year. Kuldeep Sen 🇮🇳🔥

Well done Sanjay Jagdale sir, Chandu Sir, and MPCA. All the hard work reaping rewards.

Rajat Patidar's debut also coming soon.

— Abhishek Ojha (@vicharabhio) December 4, 2022

Go well Kuldeep Sen! A bowler who must be looked after and one who can be an X-factor in time to come. Make it count! #BANvIND

— Soorya Sesha (@sooryasesha7) December 4, 2022

DREAMS DO COME TRUE 🥹
KULDEEP SEN DEBUT 🫶🏼 pic.twitter.com/MvhhT1UFm0

— sudhanshu' (@whoshud) December 4, 2022

Happy for Kuldeep Sen!! A valuable tall pacer who hits the deck hard with some real raw pace. Groom them & don't spoil just like previous management did with Saini.

— Rohan (@ImRohanSingh19) December 4, 2022