General Awareness

Cricket History and Tournaments

1,827 Questions

Test your knowledge of cricket history, including ICC tournaments, World Cup records, and notable player achievements. These general awareness questions are frequently asked in sports sections of competitive exams. Practice identifying historical match outcomes, team records, and award winners.

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Cricket History and Tournaments Questions

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. India

  2. Srilanka

  3. New Zealand

  4. South Africa

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

India holds this unique distinction because of its exceptionally strong batting lineup over the years. Despite playing Test cricket since 1932, no bowler from any opposing team has managed to take a hat-trick (three wickets in three consecutive deliveries) against India in Test matches, reflecting the quality of Indian batsmanship.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Pakistan

  2. Sri Lanka

  3. South Africa

  4. England

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

India achieved their 100th Test victory against Sri Lanka at Galle in August 2017. This was a significant milestone in India's cricket history, coming 85 years after their first Test match. Pakistan, South Africa, and England were opponents in earlier Test matches but not the 100th win.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Pakistan

  2. Argentina

  3. Germany

  4. Australia

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

India defeated Argentina in the bronze medal match of the Champions Challenge hockey tournament held in Argentina. This was a significant achievement as India managed to beat the host nation in their own country to secure the bronze medal. Pakistan, Germany, and Australia were not the opponents in this particular bronze medal match.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Pakistan

  2. Argentina

  3. Germany

  4. Australia

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

India defeated Argentina in the bronze medal match of the Champions Challenge hockey tournament held in Argentina. This victory secured India's bronze medal at the tournament. The options represent different hockey nations, with Argentina being the correct answer as the team India beat in the bronze medal match.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Lorkshire

  2. Sussex

  3. Yorkshire

  4. worwickshire

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Sachin Tendulkar represented Yorkshire in English county cricket during the 1992 season. His performances for Yorkshire were highly appreciated and helped establish his reputation on the international stage. The other options have spelling errors (Lorkshire, worwickshire) and Sussex is incorrect.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. England

  2. Srilanka

  3. Bangladesh

  4. Australia

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Sachin Tendulkar's highest Test score of 248* was scored against Bangladesh at Dhaka in 2004. While he scored heavily against Australia, England, and Sri Lanka throughout his career, his personal best in Test cricket came against Bangladesh at the Bangabandhu National Stadium.