New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- : It was on January 15, 1988, that Indian spinner Narendra Hirwani helped India to record a victory over West Indies, and in the process recorded the best bowling figures by a player on his Test debut.
In the match, the spinner finished with the figures of 16-136, helping India to script a 255-run victory over West Indies.
Hirwani had made his debut for the side at the age of 19.
The spinner managed to take eight wickets in each innings of the match.
India batted first in the match and scored 382 runs in the first innings.
Hirwani's efforts helped the hosts bundle out the team from the Caribbean just for 184, gaining a lead of 198 runs.
In the second innings, India declared their innings at 217/8, and WV Raman to...