4 Indian Test debut-centurions who haven't had a successful Test career

India has had the fortune of having 15 players who have scored a century on Test-debut for them. This feat is quite rare even among other international teams and hence is a wonderful feeling for that batsman who has achieved such a feat for the side. There are also some remarkable players who have scored a century on debut as well as in their last Test match for their team.

Out of the 15 debut-Test centurions for India, some have gone on to become legendary batsmen in Test cricket and on the other hand, a few of them have not fulfilled the team's expectations from them. Hence, such talents have unfortunately gone wasted for India in Test cricket.

Let us have a look at 4 Test debut-centurions who didn't have a successful Test career.

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#4 Pravin Amre

Pravin Amre

Pravin Amre had a brilliant start to his Test match career as he scored 103 against the tough South African bowling attack at Durban in 1992. Despite this feat at such a young age, Amre went on to play just 11 matches and played his last Test in 1993 against Sri Lanka.

In 13 innings, Amre scored 425 runs at an impressive average of 42.50, which included 3 50s and one century on debut. After retirement, he has devoted his time to nurturing young players and sharing his experiences with them.

Being coached by the great Ramakant Achrekar, it is quite unfortunate that he had such a short Test career in spite of making a century on debut.

#3 Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan started his Test career with a bang by scoring 187 against Australia on debut at Mohali in 2013. Despite getting several chances as an opener in Test cricket, Dhawan has consistently failed to provide any valuable contribution with the bat for India, particularly outside the subcontinent. He has repeatedly got out by nicking the ball to the slips or the wicket-keeper.

In the last Test series against England, Dhawan managed to score just 162 runs in 8 innings at an average of 20.25. Hence, he has been rightfully dropped in the series against the West Indies and so it looks quite difficult for him to make a comeback in the future.

#2 Suresh Raina

India Training Session

Suresh Raina scored a Test century on debut against Sri Lanka at Colombo in 2010. Despite such a promising start to his career, Raina has now faded into oblivion as far as his chances of getting selected into the Test team are concerned.

His weakness against short pitch bowling as well as edging the outswinger has certainly been a roadblock for him in Test cricket. In 31 innings, Raina has managed to score just 768 runs at an average of 26.48. Hence, the stats show that he has had a poor Test career.

It is highly unlikely that Raina will ever get to play Test cricket for India again.

#1 Rohit Sharma

Australia v India - 1st Test: Day 3

Rohit Sharma had a glorious start to his Test career as he scored 177 runs against the West Indies at Kolkata in 2013. Yet, the Hitman failed to pounce upon the opportunities he was provided in this format. Despite being a very talented player, Sharma doesn't move his feet well and hence has got out numerous times to swing bowlers particularly.

In 43 innings, Rohit has managed to make just 1479 runs at an average of 39.97. With talented players like Prithvi Shaw, Mayank Agarwal and Vihari emerging from the domestic circuit, it is highly difficult for Rohit Sharma to be selected in the Indian Test team in the future.