Cricket History and Facts

Anil Kumble's highest Test score is 110* (not out), scored against England in The Oval in 2007. This was his only Test century and came in his final Test series. Shaun Pollock's highest was 111*, Azhar Mahmood's was 88, and Jacob Oram's was 133.

Irfan Pathan's highest Test score is 102, achieved against Pakistan in Bangalore in 2006. This was his only Test century. Ajit Agarkar's highest was 95*, Shane Warne's was 71, and Shaun Pollock's highest was 111* (not 102).

Jason Gillespie's highest Test score is 201* (not out), scored against Bangladesh in Chittagong in 2006. This was a famous double-century by a tailender. Hansie Cronje's highest was 119, Jacob Oram's was 133, and Chris Cairns's was 150.

Shane Warne's highest Test score is 99, achieved against New Zealand in Perth in 1994. Remarkably, he never scored a Test century. Ajit Agarkar's highest was 95*, Shaun Pollock's was 111*, and Lance Klusener's was 174*.

Stumpy was the official mascot of the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, co-hosted by India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. Stumpy was a blue elephant representing the cricket-loving spirit of the host nations. Shera was the mascot for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, not the Cricket World Cup.

Sourav Ganguly is the odd one out because he is the only left-handed batsman among these Indian cricket legends. Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and VVS Laxman were all right-handed batsmen. This was part of India's famous 'Fab Four' batting lineup.

Scott Styris achieved the milestone of 100 wickets and 4000 runs in ODIs. This dual achievement demonstrates all-round skill in both batting and bowling. Jacob Oram, Yuvraj Singh, and Ross Taylor did not achieve this specific milestone.

Ross Taylor and Scott Styris established a New Zealand record partnership of 190 runs for the 4th wicket against Pakistan in 2011 at Napier. This was a crucial stand that helped New Zealand chase down a target in that ODI match.