Football and Cricket Quiz

Cricket Australia (CA) is the official governing body for cricket in Australia, responsible for administering the sport nationally and internationally. The other options are either incorrect names or don't exist - the board of control format is used by India (BCCI), not Australia.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is the official governing body for cricket in Bangladesh. While option C has typos ('borad' instead of 'board'), it is clearly intended to represent the correct answer. The other options are either incorrect names or don't follow standard naming conventions for national cricket boards.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is the official governing body for cricket in England and Wales. It is unique in covering both countries, unlike other national boards. 'Cricket England' is not the official name, and there is no 'English board of cricket' - the official name must include 'and Wales'.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is India's national cricket governing body. It uses the 'board of control' format unique to India. 'Cricket India' and 'Indian cricket' are not official names, and the word order in option D is incorrect.

New Zealand Cricket is the official governing body for cricket in New Zealand, responsible for administering the sport nationally. It was founded in 1890 and is a full member of the ICC. The other options are incorrect names that don't match the official organization.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is the official governing body for cricket in Pakistan, responsible for all administrative aspects of the sport. It was established in 1948 and is headquartered in Lahore. The other options are not the correct official names.

Cricket South Africa (CSA) is the official governing body for cricket in South Africa, formed in 1991 after the end of apartheid. It oversees all cricket administration in the country. The other options are incorrect names that don't match the official organization.

Sri Lanka Cricket is the official governing body for cricket in Sri Lanka, responsible for administering the sport domestically and internationally. The other options either use incorrect terminology (like 'association' or 'union') or are non-existent entities. The organization's official name is simply 'Sri Lanka Cricket' which functions as the cricket board.

Zimbabwe Cricket Union (ZCU) was the governing body for Zimbabwe cricket until 2004, when it was reorganized and renamed as Zimbabwe Cricket. The options show different variations, but ZCU was the official name during that era. The other options are variations that didn't exist as official names.

Anil Kumble captained India in only one ODI match - against South Africa at Nairobi in the 1999 LG Cup, which India won by 4 runs. He was primarily a Test captain (2007-2008). Kirmani was a wicketkeeper, Vishwanath captained in Tests, and Amarnath captained in ODIs multiple times, making Kumble the correct answer for this specific trivia.

Kapil Dev was named Wisden Indian Cricketer of the Century in 2002 for his outstanding all-round contributions, including leading India to the 1983 World Cup victory and being the first Indian to take 400 Test wickets. While Gavaskar, Tendulkar, and Vishwanath were all legends, Kapil's impact as a game-changing fast bowler and World Cup-winning captain earned him this specific honor.

Salim Durrani was the first Indian cricketer to receive the Arjuna Award in 1961, established to recognize outstanding sporting achievement. He was a stylish left-handed batsman and slow-left arm spinner known for his six-hitting ability. Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, Farooq Engineer, and Vijay Hazare all received the award in later years, making Durrani the correct answer for this pioneering honor.

The question asks who is NOT a left-handed batsman. Yuvraj Singh, Dinesh Mongia, and Saurav Ganguly were all left-handed batsmen. Virender Sehwag was a right-handed batsman, making him the correct answer to the 'NOT left-handed' question.