Navjot Singh Sidhu’s unexpected departure from India’s 1996 England tour after a disagreement with captain Mohammad Azharuddin led to Sourav Ganguly’s Test debut. Seizing the chance, the left-handed batter Ganguly scored centuries in his first two matches, beginning a notable career and eventually becoming one of India’s most successful captains.
Twist of Fate: The untold story of Sourav Ganguly’s Test debut
