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50 years since India played its first women's Test

India played its first women's Test on October 31, 1976, against West Indies at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium, with Shantha Rangaswamy leading the side before about 20,000 spectators. Seventeen-year-old Shubhangi Kulkarni took five wickets on debut as West Indies were bowled out for 274. Half a century later, the pioneers are still waiting for due recognition.

50 years since India played its first women's Test

This summary is based on reporting by Hindustan Times.

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