Hooda was impressive in his maiden international outing as he played a brief but amazing cameo.
Years of patience and hard work finally paid off for Deepak Hooda as the all-rounder made his much-awaited international debut in the first ODI against West Indies on Sunday (February 6). The game marked history as India became the first team to feature in 1000 ODIs.
Receiving Team India cap from Virat Kohli was a dream come true: Deepak Hooda
“Truly honoured and blessed on getting the opportunity to represent my country. A very special and dream come true moment for me to receive the cap from @imVkohli bhaiya. Thank you to each and everyone involved in this wonderful journey!!,” read the caption of the post.
Truly honoured and blessed on getting the opportunity to represent my country🇮🇳💙
A very special and dream come true moment for me to receive the cap from @imVkohli bhaiya.
Thank you to each and everyone involved in this wonderful journey!! pic.twitter.com/7bTTbPAWLa— Deepak Hooda (@HoodaOnFire) February 6, 2022
“Things were really clear, he (Hooda) has played a lot of domestic cricket, so he knew the situation really well. So we were having little conversations and setting little goals (in our partnership). His confidence was spot on though,” said Suryakumar after the game.
