Claim: The first-class debut of 1969-69 that Mohammad Ghouse made was prior to the initial test taken as an official.
Evidence: Ghouse made his first-class debut as an umpire in a Ranji Trophy match in 1968-69 and went on to officiate more than 18 seasons. His first Test as an official was in his hometown, between India and New Zealand in 1975-76.