Indian Sports and Sportspersons

Kieron Pollard won the Best Debutant award (Jury category) in IPL-3. The West Indian all-rounder made an immediate impact with his big-hitting batting and effective medium pace, becoming a key player for Mumbai Indians.

Doug Bollinger was the Man of the Match in the second semifinal of IPL 2010. He delivered an outstanding bowling performance for CSK. Bollinger's spell was crucial in CSK's path to the final.

The Boxing Federation of India selected Sanjay Dutt as brand ambassador, leveraging his iconic 'macho' image from films to popularize the sport. His association aimed to increase boxing's visibility and appeal among Indian audiences.

National Sports Day in India is observed on August 29, the birthday of legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand. He is considered one of the greatest hockey players of all time, scoring over 400 international goals.

The ICC Hall of Fame's initial inductees (2009-2011) included Sunil Gavaskar (2009), Kapil Dev (2010), and Bishen Singh Bedi (2011). Sachin Tendulkar was inducted much later in 2019. Option A is historically accurate for the first decade of the Hall of Fame.

The popular saying 'Cricket is my religion and Sachin is my God' originated from Sachin Tendulkar's immense fan following in India. This phrase reflects the god-like status he enjoys among cricket fans in the country.

Annie Besant established the Home Rule League in 1916 to advocate for self-governance within the British Empire. She started the league in Madras, while Bal Gangadhar Tilak simultaneously started it in Pune. Dadabhai Naoroji was an earlier leader who founded the Indian National Association in 1876.

Ramanathan Krishnan reached the Wimbledon semifinals in 1960 and 1961, making him the first Indian to achieve this feat. His son Ramesh Krishnan also later reached semifinals, but Ramanathan was first.

Wilson Jones was the first Indian to win the World Amateur Billiards title in 1964. He was a pioneering billiards player who put India on the world billiards map. Geet Sethi, Michael Ferreira, and Manoj Kothari were later Indian billiards champions who won world titles in the 1980s and 1990s.

Viswanathan Anand was the first Indian chess player to achieve the Grandmaster norm in 1987 at age 18. He later became India's first Grandmaster and World Champion. Dibyendu Barua was the second Indian GM (1991). Praveen M.Thipsay was another early Indian GM. Nassir Wajih was a chess player but not the first to get the GM norm.

Anil Kumble, former Indian cricket captain, founded StumpVision, a Bangalore-based company specializing in software for cricket statistics and analysis. The other options (Srinath, Prasad, Dravid) are his famous teammates but not associated with this venture.

Pragyan Ojha, representing Deccan Chargers, claimed the Purple Cap in IPL 2010 by finishing as the highest wicket-taker with 21 wickets. His left-arm spin was instrumental throughout the tournament, particularly in the middle overs where he consistently picked up crucial wickets.

Sachin Tendulkar, the legendary Indian cricketer, has a mango variety named after him - the "Sachin" mango, developed in Karnataka. This honor recognizes his iconic status in Indian cricket and his contribution to the sport. Several other varieties have been named after famous Indians, but Tendulkar's is among the most well-known in the agricultural context.