Tendulkar took over as Captain in 1996 ?
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True
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False
Reveal answer
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A
Correct answer
Explanation
Sachin Tendulkar was appointed captain of the Indian cricket team in 1996, taking over from Mohammad Azharuddin. This occurred before the 1996 World Cup. False would be incorrect as he did indeed take over captaincy duties in 1996.
AI explanation
Sachin Tendulkar was appointed captain of the Indian cricket team in 1996, taking over the role during a period of leadership transition in Indian cricket. He led the side in that stint before eventually stepping down, only to take up the captaincy again briefly in 1999.