ODI DEBUTS — Teammate debut with Kapil Dev Which Indian batsman made his One-Day International debut in the same match in which Kapil Dev also made his ODI debut?

Introduction / Context:Debut coincidences are a staple of cricket quizzes. Kapil Dev’s first ODI appearance is a landmark; identifying the batting teammate who debuted alongside him tests knowledge of India’s late-1970s ODI transitions.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Kapil Dev’s ODI debut occurred in the late 1970s.
• We must pick the batsman who debuted in the same match.
• Options include players from different eras to test timeline awareness.

Concept / Approach:Cross-referencing player timelines filters out later-era debutants. Azharuddin (mid-1980s), Tendulkar (1989), and Sidhu (late 1980s) did not align with Kapil’s first ODI. Surinder Amarnath’s international window aligns with the late-1970s debut timing.

Step-by-Step Solution:Eliminate era-mismatched names (Azharuddin, Tendulkar, Sidhu).Identify contemporaries of Kapil’s early years.Select “Surinder Amarnath”.

Verification / Alternative check:Match records from late 1970s India ODIs show Surinder Amarnath featuring around Kapil’s early ODI phase, confirming the paired debut.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:Azharuddin / Tendulkar / Sidhu — their ODI debuts occurred years after Kapil’s first ODI.Kris Srikkanth — also an early-1980s figure, not matched to Kapil’s debut match.

Common Pitfalls:Assuming a famous name from later decades must fit the answer. Chronology is key.

Final Answer:Surinder Amarnath