When and why did Navjot Singh Sidhu leave India squad during 1996 England tour?

When and why did Navjot Singh Sidhu leave India squad during 1996 England tour?

Former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu shocked everyone when he abruptly left the team during the 1996 tour of England. His sudden departure caught BCCI officials off guard, and despite an internal inquiry, Sidhu refused to explain his decision. With no answers forthcoming, the board sought help from Mohinder Amarnath, hoping that a fellow Punjabi and trusted teammate might get Sidhu to open up. At first, even Amarnath couldn’t get through to…