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How did Gautam Gambhir get his start in his career?
Gautam Gambhir was selected for the first intake of the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore in 2000.
What did Gautam Gambhir accomplish in his early career?
Gautam Gambhir scored two successive double-hundreds in 2002 made him a strong contender for India's opening slot in all three forms of the game.
Did Gautam Gambhir have any other winning matches after 2002
Gautam Gambhir made his ODI debut against Bangladesh in the TVS Cup in 2003. In his third match, he scored 71 and was named Man of the Match.
Did Gautam Gambhir win any significant awards during his international early career?

Question: How many matches did he compete in during this time period
Self-contained rewrite: How many matches did Gautam Gambhir comepete in during his early years?