5 prominent batsmen who had a 'golden duck' debut in ODIs

#3: Shoaib Malik, Pakistan

Scotland v Pakistan - Second International T20 Match

The 19-year old career of Shoaib Malik commenced in 1999 at Coca-Cola Champions Trophy, Sharjah. Getting an opportunity to bat against Sri Lanka, Malik was outplayed by Sanath Jayasuriya (caught and bowled).

However, barring his debut, Malik has scored 6975 runs with 41 fifties and 9 centuries in 261 matches.

Initially, Malik was part of the Pakistan side for his spin-bowling ability. Grabbing the opportunity as a middle-order batsman, his batting performance improved and he emerged as a batting all-rounder. Since his bowling action was suspected by the international teams, Malik underwent a surgery to rectify his action.

Milestone Alert: Shoaib Malik is 25 runs short of becoming the 8th Pakistan player to score 7000 runs in ODI career.

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#2: Suresh Raina, India

India v Sri Lanka, Nidahas trophy

The aggressive middle-order batsman made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka in 2005. Facing his first ball, Raina was stunned by a classic off-spinner from Muralitharan.

Raina is the first Indian to score centuries in all the three formats of the game. Since his debut, In 223 matches, Raina has scored 5568 runs at an average of 35.46 in ODIs. His cameo against Pakistan helped India to post a winning total in the semi-finals of ICC Cricket World Cup 2011.

Due to his long-term vulnerability to Short-pitch deliveries, Raina lost his place in ODI side after a poor show in the 5-match ODI series against South Africa, 2015.