Cricket History and Facts

Polly Umrigar was the first Indian to score a double century in Test cricket, achieving this feat against New Zealand in 1955 with a score of 223. This came before other Indian batting greats like Sunil Gavaskar and Lala Amarnath had reached this milestone.

David Beckham captained the England national team 58 times during his career, making him one of England's most capped captains. The other numbers (54, 46, 49) do not match the official statistics. This includes his tenure as England captain from 2000-2006.

Durand Cup, started in 1888, is India's oldest football tournament. IFA Shield began in 1893, making it the second oldest. The tournament was founded by Sir Mortimer Durand and continues to be played annually.

P.K. Banerjee (Pradip Kumar Banerjee) spent the majority of his club career with Eastern Railways. While he began at Mohun Bagan, he became synonymous with Eastern Railleys where he played as a player and later served as coach.

East Bengal created a record by winning the Kolkata Football League for six consecutive years from 1970 to 1975. This dominance is one of the most remarkable achievements in Indian club football history. Mohun Bagan was their main rival during this period.

The Durand Cup, started in 1888, is India's oldest domestic football tournament. It predates the IFA Shield (1893), Rovers Cup, and other competitions.

Churchill Brothers won the Goa Professional League 2008-09 season. They finished with 37 points, one point ahead of Dempo Sports Club (36 points).

P.K. Banerjee played for Eastern Railaries after starting at Mohun Bagan. He spent his entire later club career with Eastern Railaries, making them the correct answer.

East Bengal Club won the Kolkata League for six consecutive years from 1970 to 1975, a record that still stands. They dominated this period of Calcutta football.

Anil Kumble is nicknamed 'Jumbo' due to his ability to deliver big performances and his large deliveries. Neither Tendulkar, Dravid nor Zaheer Khan have this nickname.

Rajasthan Royals won the inaugural IPL tournament in 2008, defeating Chennai Super Kings in the final. Led by Shane Warne, this team was considered one of the weakest on paper but performed exceptionally well throughout the tournament. Deccan Chargers won in 2009, while Royal Challengers Bangalore were runners-up in 2009 and 2011.

Adam Gilchrist (born 1971) is the correct answer, known as 'Church' and famous for scoring at least 50 runs in successive World Cup finals (1999 and 2003). He was renowned for his honesty, exemplified by walking in the 2003 World Cup semifinal. The other options are incorrect.