“Major Achievement”: On India’s 1000th ODI Match, Sachin Tendulkar

India is preparing to become the first team in international cricket to play 1000 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) as they prepare for the historic encounter on Sunday, February 6 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

In 1974, Ajit Wadekar led India to their first One-Day International (ODI) against England at Headingly. In India’s 100th ODI, Kapil Dev captained the team. Sourav Ganguly captained India in the 500th ODI, and MS Dhoni captained the 700th, 800th, and 900th ODIs. India’s 100th ODI will be led by Rohit Sharma. There have been huge changes in Indian cricket over the last few months, and Rohit Sharma is now all set to led team India. Rohit Sharma has taken over as India’s full-time captain.

Under the leadership of Ajit Wadekar India played the first ODI match against England at Headingly in 1974. Kapil Dev was the captain in India’s 100th ODI. India was captained by Sourav Ganguly in the 500th ODI and by MS Dhoni in the 700th, 800th, and 900th ODI games. Rohit to lead team India in the 100th ODI match. Over the past few months, there have been significant changes in Indian cricket, and now the task of leading Team India is in the hands of Rohit Sharma. Rohit Sharma is now India’s full-time captain.

India has played 999 One-Day Internationals (ODIs), winning 518 and losing 431. While celebrating the 1000th ODI, Sachin Tendulkar stated that it is crucial to recognise the achievements of former and current players, as well as BCCI officials.

“The fact that India is playing its 1000th ODI is a significant achievement. The first One-Day International (ODI) was played in 1974, and it was only possible because of former and present cricketers, as well as past and current board members “As reported by 100 MB, Tendulkar stated.

“Not to mention the most essential people, our Indian cricket team supporters from previous generations and those who are still with us today,” he continued.

“I’d want to add that this is an accomplishment for all of us, and that the entire nation should be proud of it. I hope that Indian cricket continues to grow from strength to strength. I wish them the best of luck in the upcoming series, especially the 1000th ODI “Tendulkar stated.

All three One-Day Internationals (ODIs), including the historic encounter, will be played behind closed doors at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The Gujarat Cricket Association acknowledged earlier this week that the decision to host the ODIs at the venue without supporters was made due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Earlier in the day, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly announced that no grandiose celebrations will take place for the 1000th ODI, citing the bio-bubble rules in place in Ahmedabad.

“No, nothing as such, because everything is contained within the bubble. We have to adhere to the COVID-19 norms, so lavish celebrations will be impossible, and matches will be held behind closed doors in any event “PTI quoted Ganguly as saying.

Notably, three players in the squad tested positive for Covid-19 upon arrival in Ahmedabad, including openers Shikhar Dhawan and Ruturaj Gaikwad, as well as baiter Shreyas Iyer. However, after the RT-PCR test resulted in a negative result, the rest of the team continued training.