In a revealing analysis of India's ODI cricket landscape, seven players from the 2021 debutant batch haven't returned to the format since their maiden appearances. Rahul Chahar, Krishnappa Gowtham, Nitish Rana, Chetan Sakariya, Kuldeep Sen, and Shahbaz Ahmed made their sole appearances during a period that saw India hand out 23 new caps. Most of these debuts occurred during India's tour of Sri Lanka, where a second-string Indian team competed while the main squad was in England. Despite showing promise in domestic cricket and IPL, these players haven't found their way back into India's ODI setup. This highlights the intense competition for spots in India's limited-overs squad and the challenging transition from being a one-match wonder to securing a permanent place in the national team.
Source: The Sporting News, ESPNcricinfo