WI vs BAN: Who is Aamir Jangu, who repeated history on ODI debut, this happened for the first time since 1978

Rahul Tiwari

khelja|13-12-2024

It is not easy to make a splash on debut. But, West Indies wicketkeeper batsman Aamir Jangu has done this work with great courage. He made his debut in the third and last ODI of the series against Bangladesh and by scoring a century, he did something which had not happened in Caribbean cricket for the last 46 years. He listened to his friend and set small targets for himself to weave the story of West Indies' victory. The result was that his name was included in the success of West Indies against Bangladesh.

Aamir Jangu, who scored a century on ODI debut

Now the question is who is Aamir Jangu? So before we come to the answer to this question, let us know why and how he suddenly came into the headlines? Actually, this happened after West Indies' victory over Bangladesh in the third ODI. The hero of this victory was Aamir Jangu, who scored a century to help West Indies cross the threshold of victory. This century of Jangu, which led West Indies to victory, was special because he wrote its script in his debut match and equaled a great record.

equaled the record made in 1978

Aamir Jangu is the second male cricketer from West Indies after Desmond Haynes to score a century on ODI debut. Haynes had accomplished this feat in 1978. And, now after 46 years, Aamir Jangi has attracted the attention of world cricket by repeating the same feat.

Being with friend Casey Carty made the work easier.

After becoming the hero in West Indies' victory, Aamir Zangi told how he did all this? Jangi told that he just listened to his friend Casey Carty. With him at the other end, it became easier to bat in the debut match. According to Zangi, Carti told him to just enjoy his debut and play the way he plays.

Made West Indies win by setting small targets

Now Aamir Jangi did as his friend said. He told that he was not thinking about the target of scoring 322 runs in 50 overs. Rather, he set a small target of 10-10 overs for himself and kept on completing it. The result that came out is now in front of everyone.

Scored a century on debut, made a century partnership with Carti

Aamir Jangi himself scored unbeaten 104 runs. But during this century innings, he along with his friend Casey Carty also added 132 runs to the score board of West Indies for the 5th wicket. The partnership between the two was of 115 balls, in which Jangi scored 62 runs and Casey Carty scored 69 runs.

Who is Aamir Jangi?

Now the question is who is Aamir Jangu? This 27 year old wicketkeeper batsman is a player from Trinidad. Has played 98 matches in domestic cricket, which includes 35 First Class, 50 List A and 13 T20 matches. Including these three formats, he has more than 3500 runs in his name in domestic cricket. During this period he has scored 3 centuries and 21 half-centuries.

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