Team India: World record with 16 wickets in debut match.. If cut.. career close in only 17 matches.. | On this day in cricket team india former spinner narendra hirwani debut india vs west indies jan 15th records stats

Venkata Chari

Venkata Chari |

Updated on: Jan 15, 2023 | 8:48 AM

India’s legendary spin bowler Narendra Hirwani made his historic debut against the West Indies in 1988. But, unable to continue like that for a long time, he remained one of the players who ended his career with bad luck.

Jan 15, 2023 | 8:48 AM

There are many players in the world of cricket.  Some of them had a very strong start to their careers.  But, they could not continue this form after that.  It is unfortunate that spin bowler Narendra Hirwani too could not finish his Test career the way it started.

There are many players in the world of cricket. Some of them had a very strong start to their careers. But, they could not continue this form after that. It is unfortunate that spin bowler Narendra Hirwani too could not finish his Test career the way it started.

Narendra Hirwani was born in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.  But settled in Indore, Madhya Pradesh at an early age.  At the age of just 16, he got a place in the Madhya Pradesh Ranji team.  After performing well in first-class cricket, he got a chance to make his debut in the home series against the West Indies in 1988.

Narendra Hirwani was born in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. But settled in Indore, Madhya Pradesh at an early age. At the age of just 16, he got a place in the Madhya Pradesh Ranji team. After performing well in first-class cricket, he got a chance to make his debut in the home series against the West Indies in 1988.

Narendra Hirwani made his debut in the match against West Indies in Chennai.  In this match, 19-year-old Narendra scored 136 runs and took 16 wickets.  Hirwani took 8 wickets for just 61 runs in 18.3 overs in the first innings.  In the second innings, he gave 75 runs in 15.2 overs and took 8 wickets.

Narendra Hirwani made his debut in the match against West Indies in Chennai. In this match, 19-year-old Narendra scored 136 runs and took 16 wickets. Hirwani took 8 wickets for just 61 runs in 18.3 overs in the first innings. In the second innings, he gave 75 runs in 15.2 overs and took 8 wickets.

Hirwani took 16 wickets in the debut match and created a world record.  His record still stands at 34 years old.  Hirwani's career got off to a great start.  He took 36 wickets in just 4 Tests.

Hirwani took 16 wickets in the debut match and created a world record. His record still stands at 34 years old. Hirwani’s career got off to a great start. He took 36 wickets in just 4 Tests.

Hirwani managed to play only 17 Test matches.  During this time, Hirwani has 66 wickets to his name.  At the same time, he played 18 matches and took 23 wickets in just 4 four-year ODI career.

Hirwani managed to play only 17 Test matches. During this time, Hirwani has 66 wickets to his name. At the same time, he played 18 matches and took 23 wickets in just 4 four-year ODI career.


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