Indian cricket history: First captain of the Indian Test team Name the cricketer who captained India in its debut Test match and served as the first Test captain. Choose the correct option.

Given
Identify India's first Test captain.

Concept/Approach
India played its first Test vs England at Lord's in 1932; the appointed captain leads the debut side.

Answer & Reason
C. K. Nayudu captained India in 1932, becoming the country's first Test captain.

Why others are incorrect

• Lala Amarnath was the first Indian to score a Test century but not the first captain.
• Vijay Merchant and Vijay Hazare captained later.
• Nawab of Pataudi Sr. also captained later.

Final Answer
C. K. Nayudu.