Cricket History and Facts

26 runs is the correct answer for the lowest score in completed innings in the specified context. This is a factual cricket record question.

Adam Gilchrist is correct for Test cricket dismissals. He held the record for most dismissals by a wicket-keeper in Test cricket.

673 runs and 2 wickets is correct - Sachin Tendulkar's performance at the 2003 World Cup where he was Man of the Tournament.

The Calcutta Cricket & Football Club (CC&FC), founded in 1792, is recognized as the oldest cricket club in India. While Seringapatam Cricket Club (established around 1798 or earlier) has claims to antiquity, CC&FC is the oldest continuously existing club. The other options (Hindu Cricket Club, Madras Cricket Club) are not the oldest.

The Indian cricket team played their first Test match in 1932 against England at Lord's. This marked India's debut in Test cricket. The other years (1931, 1933, 1934) are not correct for this milestone.

The first cricket club established by Indians was the Oriental Cricket Club in 1848 in Mumbai. This marked an important milestone in Indian sports history during the colonial period.

KS Ranjitsinhji was the first Indian to play test cricket, representing England in 1896. Though he played for England due to colonial restrictions, he was Indian-born and paved the way for Indian cricket.

India's first Test match against England in 1932 was a 3-day Timeless Test (though it finished in 3 days). Timeless Tests had no time limit but most concluded within 3-4 days. The match was played at Lord's and England won by 158 runs. Standard 5-day Tests became the norm much later.

India recorded their first Test victory in 1952 against England at Madras (Chennai). This was India's 24th Test match and their first win after playing for 20 years. The victory was significant as it established India as a competitive Test-playing nation. Vinoo Mankad scored 184 and took 5 wickets in this match.

Amar Singh scored India's first half-century (51 runs) in Test cricket during India's inaugural Test match against England in 1932 at Lord's. This was a historic milestone in Indian cricket as it marked the team's first significant batting achievement. CK Nayudu was the captain but didn't score a fifty in that match, while Lala Amarnath scored the first Test century later.

IPL 2010 was broadcast by Sony Entertainment Television (SET Max). Sony had acquired the broadcasting rights for IPL seasons 1-3 (2008-2010). The tournament was primarily shown on SET Max, which was Sony's Hindi general entertainment channel.

Shane Bond, the New Zealand fast bowler, was signed by Kolkata Knight Riders for IPL 2010. He represented KKR in that season before retiring from international cricket.

Justin Kemp (South Africa) and Thisara Perera (Sri Lanka) were both signed by Chennai Super Kings for the 2010 IPL season. Kemar Roach went to Deccan Chargers and Wayne Parnell to Delhi Daredevils.