Saturday, February 10, 2024

India's first Test match win

 

On 10 February 1952, India’s first Test match victory. In 1952, when Vijay Hazare’s side made history by beating England by an innings and 8 runs at Chepauk, the team members congratulated each other and went home with their booty of Rs 250 per head.


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