Cricket Firsts and Records

Cheteshwar Pujara made his Test debut against Australia in the 2nd Test at Bangalore in October 2010. He scored just 4 runs in his first innings but announced his arrival with a composed 72 in the second innings of the same match.

On his Test debut against Australia at Bangalore in 2010, Cheteshwar Pujara faced Mitchell Johnson as the first bowler he faced in international cricket. Johnson was a key member of the Australian pace attack during that series.

Cheteshwar Pujara was dismissed LBW (Leg Before Wicket) in his first Test innings against Australia in Bangalore 2010. He had scored just 4 runs facing 15 balls before being given out LBW, a dismissal that would become relatively rare in his career as he developed exceptional technique against pace bowling.

Cheteshwar Pujara represented Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the first three seasons of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2008-2010). He was part of the KKR squad during the initial seasons of the tournament before being traded ahead of IPL 2011.

When Cheteshwar Pujara scored his maiden Test half-century (72 runs) at Bangalore in October 2010, Sachin Tendulkar was at the non-striker's end. This was during Pujara's debut Test match against Australia, and his fifty was a significant moment in what would become a legendary Test career.

Gavaskar achieved this milestone during his illustrious Test career, becoming the first batsman to participate in 50 century partnerships. This record highlighted his ability to build substantial stands with fellow batsmen consistently.

Vengsarkar scored three Test centuries at Lord's Cricket Ground (1979, 1982, and 1986), earning him the nickname 'Lord's'. This remains a unique achievement in Test cricket history.

Ganguly achieved this record during the 1998 Sahara Cup against Pakistan, winning four consecutive Man of the Match awards. This remains one of the most remarkable individual performances in ODI history.

Mohammed Azharuddin scored centuries in his first three Test matches (1984-85) against England. This is a unique record in Test cricket history, showcasing exceptional debut performances.

Ravi Shastri hit six sixes in an over for Baroda against Rest of India in the Ranji Trophy in 1985. This statement is correct though it refers to first-class cricket, not international cricket.

The first Test match in cricket history was played between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in March 1877. Australia won this inaugural match by 45 runs, marking the beginning of Test cricket. England was the opponent, not the winner.

South Africa was the first country to introduce TV umpire referrals for run-out decisions during their Test series against India in 1992-93. This innovation came after their return to international cricket following the apartheid-era ban, using technology to ensure accurate decisions.

Sachin Tendulkar was indeed the first batsman to be given out by the third umpire (run out) in Test cricket history. This happened during the India vs South Africa Test at Durban in 1992-93, when TV umpire referrals were first used. Karl Liebenberg gave him out after reviewing TV replays.

The first T20 International match was played between New Zealand and Australia at Eden Park, Auckland on February 17, 2005. Australia won this inaugural match, which was initially seen as an experiment but later revolutionized cricket with the advent of IPL and other T20 leagues.

Clive Lloyd was the first captain to win 25 Test matches, achieving this milestone during his tenure as West Indies captain from 1974-1985. He led the dominant West Indies team that won two World Cups and set numerous records. Mohinder Amarnath was India's captain but did not achieve 25 Test wins.

India is the only international team to have been dismissed twice in a single day of a Test match. This happened against England at Old Trafford, Manchester in 1952. India were bowled out for 58 runs in the first innings and 82 runs in the second innings, both on the same day (Day 3 of the match).

Allen Hill took the first Test wicket in cricket history. He bowled Nat Thomson for 1 run in the very first Test match between Australia and England at Melbourne in 1877. This wicket came in the second over of the first innings, making it a historic moment in cricket.

W E Midwinter (William Edward Midwinter) took the first 5-wicket haul in a Test innings. He achieved this feat for Australia against England in the second Test of the 1876-77 series at Melbourne, taking 5 for 78 in England's first innings. This was in the early days of Test cricket.