Lawrence Rowe of West Indies became the first player to score a century in each innings of his debut Test. When was this?

Answer Explanation

Lawrence Rowe became the first player to score a century in both innings on Test debut, scoring 214 and 100* for West Indies against New Zealand at Sabina Park, Kingston in February 1972.

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