Multiple choice

After India's Independence, who was the first Indian Cricket captain?

  1. Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi

  2. Farooq Engineer

  3. M. L. Jaisimha

  4. Lala Amarnath
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Lala Amarnath became independent India's first cricket captain in 1947-48, leading the team against Australia. He was a pioneering figure who scored India's first Test century before independence. His captaincy marked the beginning of India's journey as a Test-playing nation with autonomy over team selection and strategy.

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