5 players who took a rare hat-trick on international debut

3. Damien Fleming

Damien Fleming went on to become one of the best ODI bowlers of his time

Australia was playing Pakistan at Rawalpindi in 1994-95. Damien Fleming who later became a regular in the national team for a considerable time and was especially known for his out-swingers had a sensational debut when he picked up a hat trick just at a time when the national selectors were looking for fresh blood in Australia’s bowling attack.

During a dull final day with the match heading for a draw, Fleming provided a gust of excitement as he dismissed Aamer Malik (caught) and Inzamam-ul-Haq (LBW) off the last two deliveries of the 23rd over. Aamer Malik was caught at mid-wicket by Bevan and Fleming returned in the 24th over to bowl to Salim Malik who edged the ball to wicketkeeper Ian Healy.

Thus Fleming became the third player to get to a hat-trick on Test debut and team-mate Jo Angel lifted him up to complete a wonderful celebration of his remarkable feat.