India played their first-ever Test match in June 1932 at Lord's. Who captained the Indian team on that historic debut?

Answer Explanation

India made their Test debut against England at Lord's on 25 June 1932 under the captaincy of CK Nayudu, losing by 158 runs despite Mohammad Nissar taking India's first Test five-wicket haul.

More International trivia

1. Which India women's cricket team captain led the side to the final of the 2017 Women's Cricket World Cup, narrowly losing to England at Lord's?Answer: Mithali Raj
2. India played their first-ever Test match in 1932, against England, at which venue?Answer: Lord's, London
3. Bangladesh were granted Test status in June 2000. Who was their first Test opponent, that November?Answer: India
4. Michael Holding took the best-ever match bowling figures by a West Indian bowler, 14 wickets for 149 runs, in a famous 1976 Test. Which team did he destroy, and at which ground?Answer: England, at The Oval
5. India's women's team reached the 2017 ICC Women's WC final. Who did they face and what was the result?Answer: Lost to England by 9 runs

One of 239 International questions. Browse them all