India have ushered the entry of 4 Test sides into the format between 1952 and 2018. On 3 occasions we have won while we drew one game.
The first instance was against Pakistan in 1952. It was Pakistan’s first-ever Test but we beat them by an innings and 70 runs to finish the game in 3 days.
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Next on the list was Zimbabwe in 1992. The match ended in a draw as India shared the honours with a new member of the Test fraternity.
Only 8 years later, Bangladesh made their entry into Test cricket in 2000. India was once again their litmus Test. The game ended in 4 days as we won by 9 wickets.
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In 2018 it was Afghanistan’s turn to enter the Test arena and India gave them a baptism by fire so to speak. The match ended in 2 days with India winning by an innings and 262 runs.
Who will next enter Test cricket and be welcomed by India? Let’s wait and watch.