5 Indian cricketers who made their ODI debut in the same year as MS Dhoni: Where are they now?

By Nesara VJ Updated: May 8, 2022, 11:50 IST

MS Dhoni happens to be one of the greatest ODI cricketers that the game has seen. Apart from his wonderful skills as a batter and a wicket-keeper, MS Dhoni carved a niche for his captaincy. He made his ODI debut back in 2004. In the same year, a few other Indian players made their debut in 50-over cricket. In this article, we take a look at five Indian cricketers who made their ODI debut in the same year as MS Dhoni.

In Indian cricket, MS Dhoni has had an exceptional contribution. After 28 years, he helped India win the World Cup and besides that, he was also influential in making India a dominant force in World Cricket. His legacy forever will be etched in the history books of the game of cricket.

1) Irfan Pathan

Irfan Pathan was already famous before he made his debut. In one of the domestic games, he had a terrific show with the ball and that helped him make his debut for India. He had a fairly long career in the blue jersey. At the moment, he is a popular commentator. In domestic cricket, he has also been mentoring the youngsters from Jammu & Kashmir. The rise of the likes of Umran Malik and Abdul Samad is credited to Irfan.

2) Rohan Gavaskar

Son of the legendary Sunil Gavaskar, Rohan Gavaskar is one of the Indian cricketers who made their ODI debut in the same year as MS Dhoni. However, the southpaw was able to play only 11 ODI games for the country. At the moment, Rohan happens to be a popular commentator and presenter covering Indian domestic cricket and other tournaments.

3) Dinesh Karthik

DK is one talented player who lost out on opportunities because MS Dhoni was in the squad. Nevertheless, he did play a few matches for India. An in-form player in IPL 2022, there are chances that he might force a return to Team India. Many are proposing his name to be included in the squad for the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia. Apart from IPL cricket, DK is part of Tamil Nadu team in the limited-overs squad and recently started his career as a commentator, too.

4) Ramesh Powar

An off-spinner who could bat, Ramesh Powar did well in a few games that he played for India. Playing overall a total of 31 ODI encounters for the men in blue, after retirement, Ramesh took to coaching. He is the current Head Coach of the Indian Women's Cricket Team.

5) Joginder Sharma

Joginder Sharma is also one of the Indian cricketers who made their ODI debut in the same year as MS Dhoni. The all-rounder is famous for his last over in the finals of the 2007 T20 World Cup. Joginder went on to play only 4 ODI games for the country. Currently, unlike most of the other cricketers, Joginder is away from the sport. He is in the police department.