417 FC wickets, just 3 Tests: The forgotten story of Subhash Gupte’s brother Baloo

 Baloo Gupte, a talented leg-spinner, had a short-lived international career, featuring in just three Tests for India after his brother Subhash was sidelined. Despite only capturing three wickets during this brief period, Baloo’s prowess shone brightly in domestic cricket, where he amassed over 400 first-class wickets, showcasing a talent that unfortunately didn’t lead to more extensive Test success. Baloo Gupte, a talented leg-spinner, had a short-lived international career, featuring in just three Tests for India after his brother Subhash was sidelined. Despite only capturing three wickets during this brief period, Baloo’s prowess shone brightly in domestic cricket, where he amassed over 400 first-class wickets, showcasing a talent that unfortunately didn’t lead to more extensive Test success.