Organisations and Events Dates

Aishwarya Rai won the Miss World pageant in 1994. This was a significant milestone in Indian representation at international beauty pageants. The other options (1999, 1997, 1995) are incorrect.

The Indian Cricket League (ICL) started in 2007 as a private Twenty20 cricket league. It operated from 2007 to 2009 before being discontinued, and notably preceded the officially sanctioned Indian Premier League which began in 2008.

Kapil Dev first captained India in the 1982-83 season during a tour of Pakistan, though he wasn't officially appointed captain until later. Sunil Gavaskar was the captain for most of the early 1980s.

Cadbury Bournvita Quiz Contest began on April 12, 1972. It is one of India's oldest and most prestigious quiz shows for school students, originally hosted by Amin Sayani.

One Day International cricket was introduced in 1971, with the first ODI played between Australia and England at Melbourne on January 5, 1971. This format was created after a rained-out Test match to provide entertainment for spectators.

Madras was officially renamed Chennai in 1996 by the Tamil Nadu state government. The name change took effect on November 11, 1996, and was part of a broader movement to restore indigenous Tamil names to cities in Tamil Nadu.

Sachin Tendulkar made his international debut in 1989 (specifically November 1989 in a Test match against Pakistan). He was just 16 years old at the time and went on to become one of cricket's greatest batsmen.

Saurav Ganguly made his ODI debut in 1992 (against Australia at Brisbane), though his Test debut came later in 1996 at Lord's. The year 1992 marks his entry into international cricket.

Yuvraj Singh made his ODI debut for India in 2000 against Kenya. He played his first Test match in 2003 and T20I debut came later.

Rahul Dravid made his Test debut for India in 1996 against England at Lord's. He scored 95 in the second innings and became a permanent fixture.

MS Dhoni made his ODI debut for India in 2004 against Bangladesh. He was a late bloomer compared to his contemporaries and rose to captaincy by 2007.

VVS Laxman made his Test debut for India in 1996 against South Africa. He is best remembered for his legendary 281 against Australia in 2001.

Harbhajan Singh made his Test debut for India in 1998 against Australia at Bangalore. His ODI debut came earlier in 1998 as well.