Check out which Indian player holds record for most ducks in International cricket

Cricket, often referred to as the gentleman’s game, has seen its fair share of records and statistics. While centuries and wickets are celebrated with enthusiasm, ducks, or the ignominious zero runs, are a part of the game that players would rather avoid. And when it comes to India, they have always produced great cricketers who have plenty of records to their name but that doesn’t that they didn’t have failures.

Recently, the former India captain, Virat Kohli, notched up his 34th international cricket duck in an ODI World Cup clash against England, equalling the legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s record. Given Kohli’s fitness, it’s possible he has 2 to 3 years to ponder his retirement and potentially break this record. However, in this article, we explore the world of ducks and examine Indian players with the most ducks in the ODI format while batting at the top 7 positions.

Sachin Tendulkar:

Despite being one of the greatest cricketers of all time, Tendulkar holds the record for the most ducks in ODI cricket for India. In his illustrious career, which spanned over two decades, he accumulated 20 ducks. This surprising statistic serves as a reminder that even the best can have off days.

Yuvraj Singh:

One of the greatest and destructive left-hander India have ever produced, Yuvraj’s name might come as a surprise. He accumulated 18 ducks in his ODI career. Yuvraj’s ability to anchor innings didn’t always shield him from the occasional duck. However, fans remember him for his unforgettable all-round performance in the 2011 ODI World Cup.

Sourav Ganguly:

The explosive left-hander and former legendary India captain, known for his aggressive style of play, recorded 16 ducks in his ODI career. While Ganguly was famous for his boundary-hitting, his aggressive approach sometimes led to early dismissals.

Rohit Sharma:

The current Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma might have smashed 3 double centuries in his ODI career but he has also recorded 16 ducks so far in his ODI career, showing that even ‘Hitman’ can’t escape the occasional duck.

Virat Kohli:

Former India captain and the modern-day great, Virat Kohli, recorded 16 ducks in his illustrious ODI career. While he was known for his match-winning knocks which often came while chasing, ducks were an inevitable part of his journey. However, the duck he recently registered was his first-ever ODI World Cup duck in history.