MJ Gopalan Chose Cricket Over 1936 Olympic Gold, Played Only One Test

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MJ Gopalan faced a defining career choice in 1936, having to pick between joining India's Olympic hockey squad or going on a cricket tour. He opted for cricket, inadvertently missing out on Olympic gold as India's hockey team, led by Dhyan Chand, claimed the title that year. Despite strong performances in first-class cricket, Gopalan's international career amounted to just a single Test match. His story remains a rare example of a sportsman who excelled across two major disciplines yet sacrificed historic glory for one over the other.

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