Cricket History and Facts

MS Dhoni and Mahela Jayawardene set a world record for the highest sixth-wicket partnership in ODIs, scoring 218 runs against India in 2007 at Visakhapatnam. This was a crucial partnership that helped Sri Lanka chase down a massive target. The other options are notable cricketers but not Dhoni's partner in this specific record-breaking innings.

When MS Dhoni scored his record-breaking 183 not out against Sri Lanka in 2005 at Jaipur, he hit 10 sixes in his innings. This was one of the most destructive ODI innings ever, featuring 15 fours and 10 sixes. The 183* remains the highest score by a wicket-keeper in ODIs and the second-highest individual score in ODI cricket at that time.

M.S. Dhoni has taken 1 wicket in ODI cricket as of the specified date. His only ODI wicket was of West Indies all-rounder Darren Sammy at Port of Spain in 2009. Dhoni is a wicket-keeper batsman and rarely bowls, which is why his wicket tally is so low despite playing many matches.

Steve Waugh made this statement about Sachin Tendulkar, placing him second only to Don Bradman in cricket greatness. The quote reflects the high regard in which Sachin was held during his career. Mark Taylor and Ganguly were also great cricketers but didn't make this specific comparison.

Viv Richards was the first batsman to reach 1000 runs in World Cup cricket, achieving this milestone before Sachin Tendulkar (who was third) and another player in between. Richards' aggressive batting style and consistent performances in the 1975 and 1979 World Cups established this record. The question correctly identifies this sequence of achievements.

When Sachin Tendulkar made his Test debut in November 1989 against Pakistan, Krishnamachari Srikanth was the Indian captain. Srikanth had just taken over the captaincy earlier that year, and this series marked the beginning of Sachin's legendary international career under his leadership.

Sourav Ganguly scored 183 runs against Sri Lanka in the 1999 World Cup at Taunton, which remains the highest individual score by an Indian in World Cup history. This record stood as the overall World Cup record until 2007.

Mohammad Azharuddin captained India in three World Cup tournaments: 1992 (Australia/New Zealand), 1996 (India/Pakistan/Sri Lanka), and 1999 (England). He was one of the few captains to lead in multiple World Cups.

Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for most matches played in World Cup history. He appeared in six World Cups from 1992 to 2011, playing 45 matches - more than any other cricketer.

Anderson Cummins is the correct answer. He represented the West Indies in 1992 World Cup and later played for the USA (which doesn't qualify as 'representing both' in the same sense). Wait - looking at cricketers who represented TWO different nations in World Cups: Kepler Wessels (Australia 1983-1987, South Africa 1992), Anderson Cummins (West Indies 1992, Canada 2011 - T20 World Cup), Dirk Nannes (Australia 2010, Netherlands 2009), Eoin Morgan (England 2011, Ireland 2007), and others. Actually, Anderson Cummins is one of the few who played for two nations - West Indies (1992) and later USA/Canada in Associate tournaments. The question asks who is 'the second one' after Kepler Wessels.

Mohinder Amarnath was awarded Man of the Match in the 1983 World Cup semi-final against England at Old Trafford, Manchester. He took 2 wickets for 27 runs in 9 overs and scored 46 runs, playing a crucial all-round role in India's victory that propelled them to the final.

Kapil Dev scored 175 not out against Zimbabwe in the 1983 World Cup at Tunbridge Wells, which remains the highest individual World Cup score by an Indian and was the World Cup record at that time. This iconic innings rescued India from 17/5 and is considered one of the greatest ODI performances.