Sports Quiz - Cricket & Football

FIFA's official motto is 'For the Game. For the World.' This reflects the organization's dual mission: developing football globally while using the sport to connect communities worldwide. The motto emphasizes that football exists first as a game, but serves a broader purpose in uniting people across cultures and borders.

FIFA's headquarters has been in Zurich, Switzerland since 1932. Despite being founded in Paris, the organization moved to Switzerland due to the country's political neutrality and stability. Zurich remains the administrative center where FIFA's congresses and key decisions are made, though football's global reach extends far beyond this single location.

Sachin Tendulkar holds the Indian record for most ducks in ODIs with 18 ducks in 452 innings. This statistic reflects the risk even the greatest batsmen face of getting out without scoring. Anil Kumble, as a bowler, had fewer innings; Srinath and Bedi were bowlers with even fewer batting opportunities.

Sourav Ganguly achieved this unique feat during the 1997-98 period, winning four consecutive Man of the Match awards in ODIs. This remains a record for consistency in performance across matches. Azharuddin had a record of three consecutive centuries in Tests, not MoM awards; Sachin has many records but not this specific streak; Lala Amarnath played in an era when MoM awards didn't exist.

Vinoo Mankad is the only Indian to have batted in all 11 positions in Test cricket, demonstrating extraordinary versatility and team-first attitude. This record reflects his adaptability and willingness to bat wherever needed. Gavaskar mostly opened; Amarnath and Patil batted in specific middle-order positions.

Sunil Gavaskar was nicknamed "Brown Bradman" early in his career when he was compared to the legendary Don Bradman for his prolific run-scoring ability and technique. He was the first to reach 10,000 Test runs. Kapil Dev was India's pace bowling all-rounder; Bedi was a spin bowling great; Shastri was an all-rounder but not compared to Bradman.

Narendra Hirwani took 16 wickets (8/61 and 8/75) on his Test debut against West Indies in Chennai (1988), setting a then-world record for best debut figures. While Anil Kumble later took 10 wickets in an innings, Hirwani remains the only Indian with 16 in a match. Mohinder Amarnath was a batsman; Chetan Sharma was a pace bowler.

Mohammed Azharuddin scored centuries in his first three Tests (1984-85): 100 vs England at Kolkata, 109 vs England at Madras, and 105 vs England at Kanpur. This remains a unique record in Test cricket history. Jayasuriya is Sri Lankan; Hussain is English; Vinod Kamble is not a known international cricketer.

Steve Palframan was the wicketkeeper for South Africa during the 1996 Cricket World Cup. Dave Richardson was also in the squad but Palframan was the primary wicketkeeper. Adam Bacher was a batsman and Mark Boucher debuted later in 1997-98.

Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) was awarded the Man of the Series in the 1996 Cricket World Cup for his exceptional all-round performance. He scored aggressively at the top of the order and took vital wickets with his left-arm spin. Sachin Tendulkar and Mark Waugh had good tournaments but Jayasuriya's impact was tournament-defining.

The 1996 Cricket World Cup Final was held at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan on March 17, 1996. Karachi, Faisalabad (note spelling), and Rawalpindi hosted other matches but not the final. Sri Lanka defeated Australia in the final.

Lee Germon captained the New Zealand cricket team during the 1996 World Cup. Stephen Fleming (note: spelling in option B is wrong - 'Flemming') was a team member but became captain later. Chris Cairns and Nathan Astle were key players but not the captain.

Anil Kumble (India) was the highest wicket-taker in the 1996 Cricket World Cup with 15 wickets. Shane Warne, Curtly Ambrose, and Allan Donald were all premier bowlers in the tournament but Kumble finished with the most wickets.

Anil Kumble took 15 wickets in the 1996 World Cup, the most by any bowler in that tournament. He was India's leg-spin bowler and had a remarkable tournament performance. Shane Warne took 12, Ambrose took 8, and Allan Donald took 10.

Sanath Jayasuriya was awarded Man of the Series in the 1996 World Cup for his explosive opening batting that revolutionized ODI cricket. He scored 221 runs and took 6 wickets, helping Sri Lanka win their first World Cup. Tendulkar had a good tournament but wasn't the series winner.