. . . in his first ODI match. And didn't even take a catch while fielding.
There have been many such players, but most famous of them and the first to achieve this distinction was Viv Richards; when Sri Lankans faced Windies in the first World Cup in 1975.
This was the first match for the great batsmen. Windies themselves had only played two official ODIs until then. Sri Lanka, batting first were rolled up for a meager 86 runs (expected against mighty Windies then) in about 37 overs and Windies achieved the target for loss of 1 wicket in 20 overs. Viv Richards didn't get to bat or bowl in this match; neither did he get to take any catch/cause a run-out.
It was only matter of time when he would get to prove his mettle in the game.
There have been many such players, but most famous of them and the first to achieve this distinction was Viv Richards; when Sri Lankans faced Windies in the first World Cup in 1975.
This was the first match for the great batsmen. Windies themselves had only played two official ODIs until then. Sri Lanka, batting first were rolled up for a meager 86 runs (expected against mighty Windies then) in about 37 overs and Windies achieved the target for loss of 1 wicket in 20 overs. Viv Richards didn't get to bat or bowl in this match; neither did he get to take any catch/cause a run-out.
It was only matter of time when he would get to prove his mettle in the game.
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