Indian Sports and Sportspersons

MS Dhoni is affectionately called 'Mahi' - a diminutive of Mahendra, his first name. Mahela Jayawardena (A) is Sri Lankan, while Dimitry Mascarenhas (C) and Monty Panesar (D) are English players with no connection to this nickname.

Ashok Amritraj, along with his brother Vijay, was a successful tennis player who transitioned to Hollywood film production. He produced films like 'Walking Tall', 'Bringing Down the House', and 'Antitrust'. While Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi were tennis greats, they did not become Hollywood filmmakers. Vijay Amritraj acted in films but didn't produce them.

Giancarlo Fisichella scored Force India's first points by finishing 2nd at the 2009 Belgian Grand Prix. This was a breakthrough moment for the team. Sutil, Liuzzi, and Karthikeyan were also Force India drivers but didn't score the team's first points. Note: Option A has a spelling error.

Sachin Tendulkar was the first Indian sportsman to get a wax statue at Madame Tussauds, unveiled on his 36th birthday (April 24, 2009). This was a significant honor recognizing his global cricket icon status. The question correctly identifies this milestone.

Ramanathan Krishnan won in 1954, Ramesh Krishnan in 1979, and Leander Paes in 1990. Yuki Bhambri won the Junior Australian Open (2009) but never Junior Wimbledon, making him the correct answer.

Ramanathan Krishnan reached a career-high singles ranking of No. 6 in 1962, which was the highest by an Indian man for decades. (Note: Sania Mirza reached No. 1 in doubles, Leander Paes No. 1 in doubles).

Ramanathan Krishnan won the Junior Wimbledon championship in 1954, becoming the first Indian player to achieve this feat. His son Ramesh later won it in 1979, and Leander Paes in 1990.

Apple Singh was a fictional cricket mascot created for ESPN/Star Sports during the 1999 Cricket World Cup, appearing in promotional segments and advertisements. The character was part of the channel's marketing campaign to engage viewers during the tournament. DoorDarshan was India's state broadcaster, not a sports channel.

This quote is commonly attributed to Mohammed Azharuddin, who reportedly made this dismissive remark about a young Sachin Tendulkar early in his career. The comment proved spectacularly wrong as Tendulkar went on to become one of cricket's all-time greats. This quote is often cited as an example of how badly people misjudged Tendulkar's potential.

Rahul Dravid is nicknamed 'Jammy' because his father used to work at a jam company (Kissan). Mohammad Kaif, Javagal Srinath, and MS Dhoni have different nicknames.

Yuvraj Singh was a national-level roller skating champion before becoming a famous Indian cricketer. He won medals at national skating competitions at age 12 and represented India in both skating and cricket at junior levels. His athletic versatility extended beyond cricket, though cricket became his primary career.

Javagal Srinath, the former Indian fast bowler, was appointed as an ICC match referee in 2014 after retiring from active cricket. He had already been an ICC referee since 2006, making him a natural choice for this full-time appointment.

Monty Panesar (born Paramjit Singh Panesar) was the first Sikh player to play international cricket for England, making his debut in 2006. He was a left-arm orthodox spinner who played in 50 Tests for England between 2006-2013.