Overview
- Gurnoor Brar made his India ODI debut on Saturday, June 13, taking 3 for 27 in a rain‑shortened 25‑over game while regularly bowling above 145 km/h.
- Former players including Ravichandran Ashwin publicly praised the selection panel’s call and said Brar’s raw pace and swing show clear upside.
- The pick had been controversial because Jammu & Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi was overlooked, but Brar’s instant impact shifted debate toward backing the selectors.
- Brar’s rise follows a 2022 stress fracture that prompted a change of action, targeted strength and swing work, and mentorship from Ashish Nehra and Shubman Gill at Gujarat Titans.
- India now leads the three‑match series 1–0 and must balance giving Brar exposure with careful workload and succession planning as they evaluate him for limited‑overs and longer formats.