Cricket History and Facts

In 1996, Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath put together a famous 52-run partnership for the 10th wicket in Bangalore against Australia. This partnership helped India avoid follow-on in a Test match. The correct answer is D (1996). Options A (1994), B (1990), and C (1992) are incorrect years.

Sourav Ganguly won four consecutive Man of the Match awards in ODIs during 1997-98. This remarkable achievement included matches against Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and New Zealand, showcasing his dominant form during that period.

Abid Ali and Eknath Solkar opened the bowling in India's first ODI against England at Leeds on July 13, 1974. This was India's inaugural venture into one-day international cricket.

Mohammad Azharuddin captained India in 174 ODIs, making him one of the most experienced Indian captains in one-day cricket history. His leadership spanned from 1990 to 1999.

Sunil Gavaskar was appointed as interim coach of the Indian team for the Sharjah tournament in 1994. He stepped in during a transitional phase when the team was undergoing leadership changes.

Ajit Wadekar was India's first ODI captain, leading the team in their inaugural ODI against England at Leeds in 1974. He was already the Test captain and took charge in the new format as well.

Ajit Agarkar broke Dennis Lillee's world record for the fastest 50 wickets in ODIs, achieving this milestone in just 23 matches. This record showcased Agarkar's exceptional bowling ability early in his career.

Sachin Tendulkar bowled the legendary last over of the 1993 Hero Cup semi-final against South Africa, conceding just 3 runs and taking a wicket. This is considered one of the greatest bowling performances in ODI history.

Nayan Mongia was India's most successful wicket keeper in One Day cricket during his active years (1990s). While Rahul Dravid donned the gloves occasionally, Mongia was the designated wicket keeper with superior dismissals per match ratio among specialist keepers of his era.

Chetan Sharma took the first hat-trick by an Indian in ODIs against New Zealand in the 1987 World Cup. Kapil Dev also registered a hat-trick against Australia in the 1991-92 Benson & Hedges World Series Championship. Both Indian bowlers achieved this rare feat.

Kapil Dev's final One Day International victim was Zahid Fazal of Pakistan during the 1994 Wills World Series at Sharjah. The question's options are all incorrect, making 'None of the above' the right answer.

Virat Kohli was the captain of the Indian Under-19 team that won the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in 2008, held in Malaysia. This victory launched Kohli's international career.

According to the Laws of Cricket, the pitch (the distance between stumps) is exactly 22 yards (20.12 meters). This standard has been maintained since the early days of organized cricket. The other options (16, 18, and 20 yards) are not the correct measurement.

Dempo SC won the I-League in the 2007-08 season. The final match was played in Kozhikode on February 23, 2008, where Dempo secured the championship title in Indian football's premier league competition.