Navjot Singh Sidhu played a crucial role in helping Sourav Ganguly make his Test debut during India’s tour of England in 1996. The opportunity arose under unexpected circumstances, involving a dramatic turn of events that led to Ganguly's selection in the playing XI.
Sidhu, who was a senior member of the Indian cricket team and an established opening batsman, had a disagreement with the team's then-captain, Mohammad Azharuddin, over team management and internal issues.
