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When Did India Play Its First Ever Test Match?

India was invited to The Imperial Cricket Council in 1926, and made their debut as a Test playing nation in England in 1932. A number of players, including Vijay Merchant, refused to participate because of unrest at home and in support of Mahatma Gandhi who had been arrested recently. But who won the match?

Journalist: Rony Dutta

Video Editor: Mohammed Yousuf

India was invited to The Imperial Cricket Council in 1926, and made their debut as a Test playing nation in England in 1932.

A number of players, including Vijay Merchant, refused to participate because of unrest at home and in support of Mahatma Gandhi who had been arrested recently.

But who won the match?

Journalist: Rony Dutta

Video Editor: Mohammed Yousuf