Gursharan Singh's Test career ended after 38 balls

Gursharan Singh scored 101 on Test debut against England but played only 38 balls across his entire international career. A broken finger ended his chance of further appearances and indirectly opened the door for Sachin Tendulkar's India debut.

The batter featured in one Test and one ODI before injury curtailed his progress. His brief international stint remains a footnote in Indian cricket history.

The episode illustrates how quickly opportunities can vanish for players on the fringes of national selection during the late 1980s and early 1990s.