An apology to Uttar Pradesh

Ramachandra Guha writes about watching the Ranji Trophy final in 1998:

In his first over, Srinath bowled one batsman and had another caught at slip. Those early wickets brought to the crease a young, fresh-faced boy who had chosen to bat bare-headed. For close to two hours he played with complete assurance. Where his helmeted colleagues ducked and weaved against India's fastest bowler, this lad of 17 got solidly into line.

To know more about the young man, read here.