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1. I scored a century on my debut and was always considered the "stormy petrel" of Indian cricket. I was sent back to India during a tour of England after an outburst against my captain. I captained India against the great Don and after I retired, made a name as a commentator and an administrator too. Two of my sons also played for the country.
2. A Wisden cricketer of the year in 1933, I am India's first Test captain and was famous for hitting big sixes. Oh, I also played first class cricket for 47 years, scored my career best score at the age of 51 and also played a first class game at the age of 68!
3. When I was made the captain at 26, I was the youngest Indian captain. The next season, I led India to a historic series victory over England. I was at my peak both as captain and batsman when I was struck on my skull by a short delivery from Charlie Griffith and that effectively ended my Test career.
4. I am a left-hander and am considered one of India's finest No. 3 batsmen and one its finest slip fielders. Vijay Merchant's casting vote as chairman of selectors gave me the Indian captaincy over MAK Pataudi. Some say I was a lucky captain and got fortunate, but I was a more than capable captain and led the team to two historic series triumphs over West Indies and England in 1971.
5. I am among the most colorful cricketers India ever had. With more than 1500 first class wickets I am still the leading wicket taker from the country. I was lucky to play during the golden age of spin in India. Unfortunately, my captaincy evoked criticism most of the times, though I still stand by my declaration of the second innings at Kingston in 1976 in protest against intimidatory fast bowling. Oh, by the way, I also remarked quite famously as team coach in 1990, that the Indian team deserved to be dumped into the sea.
6. I was the first past the five figure mark in Test runs, first past Don Bradman's record of centuries and held the Indian record for the highest Test score for a fairly long time. Oh, I also scored 36 runs in 60 overs in a World Cup game and am known for dumping my country's greatest all-rounder from a Test team.
7. I am nicknamed "Colonel" and was one of the most elegant batsmen in the game. I am the first to score three centuries at Lords'. I led India in 10 Tests and was removed in controversial circumstances over a series of festival matches in the USA in 1989.
8. I am the Indiana Jones of Indian cricket and perhaps the most dashing batsman India has ever had. Known for my unconventional style of batting, I made my debut at the age of 21 and my game was suited more for limited overs cricket than Tests. I led India in 4 Tests though, and managed a drawn series against Pakistan in their backyard in 1989.
9. I started my Test career with three centuries against England and ended it with a century too. I have been called a "lucky" captain but I would like to believe I led the team through a turbulent time and built up a strong home record. I am known for my wristy stroke play and my leg side play was reminiscent of Zaheer Abbas. I was also one of the greatest fielders in the game, though unfortunately I have been tainted with allegations of match-fixing.
10. I was once the dream boy of Indian cricket. Starting my career as a left-arm spinner, I batted in all positions in the Indian team and once batted on all five days of a Test! I was a deputy captain for a very long time but got a chance to captain India in a Test only once, when I marshalled it to a famous victory over West Indies, in what has become known as "Narendra Hirwani's Test."
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