General Awareness

Cricket History and Facts

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Sports and Cricket History questions test your knowledge of players, major tournaments, and historical sports records. This includes cricket milestones, hockey league facts, and archery scores. Regular practice ensures better scores in the general awareness section of exams.

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Cricket History and Facts Questions

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Captain of DC?

  1. Gilly

  2. Rohit sharma

  3. Symmonds

  4. Styris
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Adam Gilchrist (Gilly) was captain of Deccan Chargers in IPL, leading them to victory in 2009. He's one of the most successful captains in IPL history. The question doesn't specify which season or year, but Gilly was indeed DC's captain during their championship years.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Who is the Man of the series in IPL second season?

  1. Styris

  2. Rohit

  3. Gilchrist

  4. Symmonds
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Adam Gilchrist was the Man of the Series in IPL 2009 (2nd season) for his explosive batting that led Deccan Chargers to their first title. He scored 495 runs at a strike rate of 152.31, including memorable performances in knockout matches.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Sourav Ganguly, celebrated the Nat West Trophy win by ripping off his shirt and dancing round the balcony. When criticised for his action by a section of the press, he said that he was simply paying somebody back in the same coin. Who?

  1. Nasser Hussain

  2. Ian Bell

  3. Andrew Flintoff

  4. Andrew Peterson
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C Correct answer
Explanation

After India's Nat West Trophy final win in 2002, Sourav Ganguly took off his shirt on the Lord's balcony. This was in response to Andrew Flintoff doing the same during an earlier match. Ganguly stated he was 'paying back in the same coin' - referring to Flintoff's similar celebration.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Which West Indian player, portrayed as a budding Sobers, shared the new ball with the likes of Roberts and Holder in 1974?

  1. B Julian. Keith Boyce

  2. vivian richards

  3. Brian Lara

  4. Clive Lloyd
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Explanation

In 1974, West Indies used new ball bowlers like Andy Roberts and Vanburn Holder. B. Julian (Bernard Julian) and Keith Boyce were emerging fast bowlers who shared new ball duties. Boyce was particularly seen as a promising talent in the Sobers mold before his career was cut short by injury.

Multiple choice general knowledge

The 1974 Indian tour of England saw the first one dayer being played between the two countries. The first Indian bowler to take a one-day wicket was Eknath Solkar. Who was his victim?

  1. Geoff Boycott

  2. George Parr

  3. Charles Bannerman

  4. W.G. Grace
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Explanation

Eknath Solkar took the first ODI wicket for India in the 1974 tour, dismissing Geoff Boycott. This was a historic moment as it was the first-ever ODI match between India and England, making Boycott the first wicket in Indian ODI bowling history.

Multiple choice general knowledge

An amateur guitarist for 30 years, a science teacher and first-class opening batsman for 16 years. Who are we talking about?

  1. Andrew Flintoff

  2. Geoff Boycott

  3. John Wright

  4. Sir Donald Bradman
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C Correct answer
Explanation

John Wright was indeed a New Zealand opening batsman who played first-class cricket for 16 years (1968-1984). He was also a science teacher and an amateur guitarist, making him the perfect match for this description. He later became India's head coach from 2000-2005.

Multiple choice general knowledge

HATRICK HERO

  1. Upendra

  2. Ragavendra rajkumar

  3. Shivrajkumar

  4. Vijay
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Explanation

Shivrajkumar is known as 'Hatrick Hero' in Kannada cinema, likely referring to his success in delivering three consecutive hits or similar achievements. The other options are also actors but not associated with this specific title.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Which player has greatest average in IPL 3?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Robin Uthappa

  3. Jacques Kallis

  4. Adom Gilchrist
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In IPL 2010 (Season 3), Jacques Kallis had the highest batting average among major run-scorers. Kallis scored 572 runs at an average of 52.00, making him not only the leading run-scorer but also having the best average among players with significant contributions. The claim aligns with his dominant performance that season.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Which player owns purple cap?

  1. Chaminda vaas

  2. Muttiah Muralitharan

  3. dale stein

  4. dirk nannes
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In IPL 2010 (Season 3), Muttiah Muralitharan won the Purple Cap for being the leading wicket-taker. He captured 28 wickets at an economy rate of 6.96, playing a crucial role in Chennai Super Kings' title victory. This made him the highest wicket-taker that season, earning him the Purple Cap awarded to the tournament's leading wicket-taker.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Which player is leading run scorer?

  1. Yusuf Pathan

  2. Sachin Tendulkar

  3. Jacques Kallis

  4. Adam Gilchrist
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In IPL 2010 (Season 3), Jacques Kallis was the leading run-scorer with 572 runs. He scored these runs at an impressive average of 52.00 and a strike rate of 115.09, playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Kallis outperformed other notable batsmen like Sachin Tendulkar (who scored 554 runs) and was clearly the top run-scorer that season.