Cricket History and Facts

The lowest total in Ranji Trophy history is 21, scored by Mumbai against Sidesh in a match. This record stands as the lowest innings total in the tournament's history.

Deandra Dottin of West Indies was the first woman to score a century in international T20 cricket, hitting 112 runs off 45 balls. Mithali Raj and Stacy-Ann King are notable women's cricketers but didn't achieve this first.

Belinda Clark of Australia was the first woman to score a double century in ODI cricket, making 229 runs. Mithali Raj later scored a 200+ but Clark achieved it first. Clara Taylor and Charlotte Edwards didn't hold this record.

Yuvraj Singh famously hit six consecutive sixes in the 2007 T20 World Cup match against England. The English bowler who conceded this was Stuart Broad. While the option says 'Stuart Board', this refers to Stuart Broad - a minor spelling error that doesn't change the answer.

Virender Sehwag scored his first triple century (309 runs) in Test cricket at Multan, Pakistan against Pakistan in 2004. This was his first of two triple centuries. The match is famously remembered as the innings where he declared at 309.

In the famous 2001 Eden Gardens Test against Australia, VVS Laxman scored 281 runs. This is considered one of the greatest Test innings ever played, helping India win after following on. The 281-run partnership with Dravid is legendary.

MS Dhoni scored 0 runs (duck) in his ODI debut against Bangladesh in December 2004. This is a well-known cricket trivia fact - one of the greatest cricketers started with a duck. The question asks about his debut match specifically.

Before Sachin Tendulkar scored 200*, the highest individual score in ODI cricket was 194 by Saeed Anwar (Pakistan). This record stood until Sachin broke it in 2010. The other options are also famous high scorers but not the record holder.

Glenn McGrath's nickname is 'Pigeon'. This was given to him by his teammates because of his thin legs and the way he walked. The spelling in the option 'Glen Macgrath' has minor typos but clearly refers to the Australian fast bowler.

Vinoo Mankad is the only batsman to have batted in every batting position from 1 to 11 in Test cricket. This unique record showcases his versatility as a batsman who could bat anywhere in the order. The option has a minor typo 'Vinoo Mankand'.

In 1983, when India won the World Cup, there was no designated coach - the team had a manager (PR Man Singh) but not a coach in the modern sense. The coaching system was different then, and the answer 'No one' reflects this historical fact.

Ian Chappell, former Australian captain and commentator, made this famous quote praising Sehwag's ability to dominate and change match situations effortlessly. The comparison to Moses parting the Red Sea emphasizes Sehwag's transformative impact on games. Greg Chappell is Ian's brother who later coached India, while Tony Greig was another legendary commentator.

Sehwag finished 5th in the run-scoring list during his debut Duleep Trophy season (1998-1999). This was an impressive performance for a newcomer, showcasing his natural talent. The Duleep Trophy is India's premier domestic first-class tournament, featuring teams representing different zones of the country.

Sehwag scored just 1 run on his ODI debut against Pakistan in Mohali (1999). While this was a modest start, he would go on to become one of India's most destructive ODI openers. His debut overall was inauspicious but didn't hint at the explosive batting that would characterize his career.