IPL and Indian Cricket Players Quiz

In IPL 2010's opening match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders, Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews was awarded Man of the Match for his outstanding performance with both bat and ball. Mathews contributed crucial runs and took important wickets in KKR's victory.

Sachin Tendulkar made his international debut in 1989 (specifically November 1989 in a Test match against Pakistan). He was just 16 years old at the time and went on to become one of cricket's greatest batsmen.

Saurav Ganguly made his ODI debut in 1992 (against Australia at Brisbane), though his Test debut came later in 1996 at Lord's. The year 1992 marks his entry into international cricket.

Yuvraj Singh made his ODI debut for India in 2000 against Kenya. He played his first Test match in 2003 and T20I debut came later.

Rahul Dravid made his Test debut for India in 1996 against England at Lord's. He scored 95 in the second innings and became a permanent fixture.

MS Dhoni made his ODI debut for India in 2004 against Bangladesh. He was a late bloomer compared to his contemporaries and rose to captaincy by 2007.

VVS Laxman made his Test debut for India in 1996 against South Africa. He is best remembered for his legendary 281 against Australia in 2001.

Harbhajan Singh made his Test debut for India in 1998 against Australia at Bangalore. His ODI debut came earlier in 1998 as well.

Anil Kumble made his Test debut for India in 1990 against England at Manchester. He became one of India's greatest spin bowlers, taking 619 Test wickets.

In 2011 IPL, two new teams joined: Pune Warriors India (representing Pune) and Kochi Tuskers Kerala (representing Cochin/Kochi). Ahmedabad and Cuttack were not added as IPL teams that year.

Zaheer Khan made his international debut for India in 2000, playing his first ODI against Kenya and later his Test debut against Bangladesh. He became India's premier left-arm fast bowler.

Irfan Pathan made his international debut for India in 2003, playing in the TVS Cup against Australia. He was a swing bowler who could also contribute handy runs lower down the order.

Virender Sehwag made his international debut for India in 1999, playing ODIs against Pakistan. His Test debut came later in 2001 against South Africa. He became known as an aggressive opener.

The Kochi IPL team (Kochi Tuskers Kerala) was bought by Rendezvous Sports World Limited for approximately Rs. 1530 crore in the 2011 IPL franchise auction. The team only played one season before being terminated.

Gautam Gambhir made his international debut for India in 2003, playing his first ODI match against Bangladesh in April of that year. This marked the beginning of a distinguished cricket career.

Sahara Adventure Sports Group purchased the Pune Warriors IPL franchise. This was one of the two new teams added to the IPL in 2011, along with Kochi.

Pune Warriors IPL team was purchased by Sahara Adventure Sports Group for $370 million. This was the higher bid between the two new franchises added to IPL that season.