Cricket Legends: Bevan & Dravid Quiz

Rahul Dravid took 196 catches in ODIs during his career, making him one of India's safest fielders. This stat, combined with his Test record (210 catches), demonstrates his exceptional close-in fielding skills. The number reflects his positioning primarily in the slip cordon.

Dravid played his first ODI match against Sri Lanka in 1996 at Singapore. Pakistan, New Zealand, and West Indies were not his debut opponents in ODI cricket.

Dravid wore jersey number 19 throughout his international ODI career. Numbers 17, 18, and 20 were not his ODI jersey numbers.

Dravid made 14 stumpings in his ODI career as wicketkeeper. The count of 11, 12, or 13 stumpings is incorrect.

After becoming ODI captain, Dravid scored his first century in 2006 at Lahore against Pakistan. Chennai, Trinidad, and Lord's were not the venue of his first ODI century as captain.

Dravid scored his 10,000th Test run at Chennai against Australia in 2008. Bangalore, Delhi, and Kolkata were not the venue of this milestone.

Dravid took the catch of New Zealand batsman Tim McIntosh to surpass Mark Waugh's record of most catches in Test cricket. Ponting, Afridi, and Flintoff were not the dismissal.

In 2004, Dravid received both the MTV Youth Icon of the Year award and the ICC Test Player of the Year award. The Arjuna Award was received in a different year.

Rahul Dravid was awarded Man of the Series 3 times in his international cricket career. These honors came for his consistent performances across entire series or tournaments, not just single matches. This statistic reflects his ability to deliver under pressure over sustained periods.

Rahul Dravid received the Man of the Series award during India's tour of West Indies in 2006 for his consistent batting performances across both Test and ODI formats. His later series against Australia (2004 and 2008) and South Africa (2008) did not see him win this award. Dravid was known for his reliable batting in overseas conditions.

Rahul Dravid scored his maiden ODI century against Pakistan at the 1999 World Cup in Manchester. He scored 107 runs, establishing himself as a reliable ODI batsman. His centuries against Australia, South Africa, and Sri Lanka came later in his career. Dravid was known for his technical soundness and ability to perform in pressure situations.

In the famous Multan Test (2004, not 2006), Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag set a record partnership. Sehwag scored 309 and Dravid made 128, putting on exactly 410 runs for the third wicket. This remains one of India's greatest Test partnerships.

Michael Bevan made his ODI debut on January 18, 1994, in Sharjah during the Benson & Hedges World Series. This was a triangular series involving Australia, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan, with the match hosted at the Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium.

Michael Bevan received the Man of the Match award 13 times in his ODI career spanning 232 matches. He was known for his finishing abilities and crucial lower-order knocks under pressure, which earned him these awards.

Michael Bevan played 18 Test matches but did not score any centuries. His highest Test score was 91. He was primarily an ODI specialist and struggled in the longer format, which is why he never scored a Test century.

Michael Bevan remained not out 67 times in his 232 ODI innings. This high number reflects his role as a finisher who often guided Australia to victory without losing his wicket at the end of innings.

Michael Bevan made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka on January 18, 1994, in Sharjah during the Benson & Hedges World Series. This match was part of a triangular tournament featuring Australia, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan.

Michael Bevan wore jersey number 12 during his ODI career for Australia. This was his squad number and he was consistently identified with this number throughout his international career.

Michael Bevan's first ODI (January 18, 1994) and last ODI (February 11, 2004) were both played against Sri Lanka. The debut was in Sharjah and the final match was in Brisbane, but the common opponent was Sri Lanka in both matches.

Michael Bevan never captained the Australian cricket team in any international format. Australia had other captains during his era including Mark Taylor, Steve Waugh, and Ricky Ponting. Bevan was a key player but never held captaincy.