Who was the first Test captain of India?
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C K Nayudu
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Ravi Shastri
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Chandu Borde
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Nari Contractor
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Correct answer
Explanation
C K Nayudu was India's first Test captain when they played their inaugural Test match against England at Lord's in 1932. He was a legendary all-rounder and a natural leader who led by example. Ravi Shastri captained much later in the 1980s, Chandu Borde was a key batsman but never captain, and Nari Contractor was a promising opener who captained briefly in the early 1960s.