Abbas Ali Baig was the first Indian cricketer to be kissed during a Test match

Abbas Ali Baig was one of the most handsome and talented cricketers of his generation. He made his Test debut for India in 1958 and quickly established himself as one of the leading batsmen in the world. In 1960, Baig was playing in a Test match against Australia at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.

On the fifth day of the match, Baig was batting well and had reached his half-century. As he walked back to the pavilion at tea, a young woman ran onto the field and kissed him on the cheek. The crowd went wild and the incident made headlines around the world.

The woman who kissed Baig has never been identified. Some reports say that she was a fan who had been following him for years, while others say that she was simply a prankster. Whatever her motivation, her actions certainly made a lasting impression on Baig.

In an interview many years later, Baig said that he was "flattered" by the kiss, but that he also felt a little bit embarrassed. He said that he had never been kissed in public before and that he didn't know what to do.

The kiss by the young woman was a defining moment in Baig's career. It made him a household name and it helped to cement his status as one of the most popular cricketers in India. It also showed the world that cricket was more than just a game, it was also a source of excitement and passion.

Baig went on to play 40 Test matches for India, scoring 2,232 runs at an average of 42.91. He also played in 13 ODIs, scoring 272 runs at an average of 27.20. He was a member of the Indian team that won the 1962 Test series against England in England.

Baig retired from cricket in 1969. He later worked as a cricket commentator and coach. He died in 2019 at the age of 81.

The kiss by the young woman in 1960 is one of the most memorable moments in Indian cricket history. It is a story of love, passion, and excitement. It is a story that will be told and retold for generations to come.