General Awareness

Cricket History and Facts

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Sports and Cricket History questions test your knowledge of players, major tournaments, and historical sports records. This includes cricket milestones, hockey league facts, and archery scores. Regular practice ensures better scores in the general awareness section of exams.

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Cricket History and Facts Questions

Multiple choice

Which Indian cricketer holds the record for the highest individual score in a Test match?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Virender Sehwag

  3. Rahul Dravid

  4. Sourav Ganguly
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Virender Sehwag holds the record for the highest individual score in a Test match, with 319 runs against South Africa in 2008.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood actress owns a cricket team?

  1. Preity Zinta

  2. Deepika Padukone

  3. Katrina Kaif

  4. Kareena Kapoor Khan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Preity Zinta owns a cricket team called 'Kings XI Punjab'.

Multiple choice

Who is considered the father of Indian cricket?

  1. C.K. Nayudu

  2. Ranjitsinhji

  3. Duleepsinhji

  4. Vijay Merchant
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A Correct answer
Explanation

C.K. Nayudu is widely regarded as the father of Indian cricket for his contributions to the sport in the early 20th century.

Multiple choice

Which Indian cricketer was the first to score a century in a Test match?

  1. C.K. Nayudu

  2. Ranjitsinhji

  3. Duleepsinhji

  4. Vijay Merchant
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Ranjitsinhji scored the first century for India in a Test match against England in 1896.

Multiple choice

Who is the current captain of the Indian cricket team?

  1. Virat Kohli

  2. Rohit Sharma

  3. Jasprit Bumrah

  4. Ravindra Jadeja
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Rohit Sharma is the current captain of the Indian cricket team.

Multiple choice

Who is known as the 'God of Cricket'?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Don Bradman

  3. Brian Lara

  4. Ricky Ponting
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sachin Tendulkar is widely regarded as the 'God of Cricket' due to his exceptional batting skills and achievements in the sport.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a collection of short stories by Frank Keating?

  1. The Long Innings

  2. The Fields of Praise

  3. The Great Australian XI

  4. The Cricketers' Who's Who
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Frank Keating's 'The Long Innings' is a collection of short stories that explore the lives and passions of cricketers from different eras and backgrounds.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a collection of essays by David Frith?

  1. The Golden Age of Cricket

  2. The History of Cricket

  3. The Great Cricketers

  4. The Laws of Cricket
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A Correct answer
Explanation

David Frith's 'The Golden Age of Cricket' is a collection of essays that celebrate the great players and moments of cricket's past.

Multiple choice

Which Indian television channel holds the exclusive broadcasting rights for the Indian Premier League (IPL)?

  1. Star Sports

  2. Sony SIX

  3. Zee TV

  4. Colors TV
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Star Sports has held the exclusive broadcasting rights for the IPL since 2018, after winning the bid for a five-year period.

Multiple choice

Which radio station is known for its comprehensive coverage of cricket matches, including live commentary and expert analysis?

  1. All India Radio (AIR)

  2. BBC Radio

  3. Radio Mirchi

  4. Red FM
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A Correct answer
Explanation

All India Radio (AIR) is renowned for its extensive cricket coverage, with live commentary and expert analysis in various languages across India.

Multiple choice

Which cricket commentator is known for his witty remarks, insightful analysis, and unique style of commentary?

  1. Harsha Bhogle

  2. Ravi Shastri

  3. Sunil Gavaskar

  4. Kapil Dev
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Explanation

Harsha Bhogle is widely regarded as one of the most popular and respected cricket commentators, known for his witty remarks, insightful analysis, and unique style of commentary.

Multiple choice

Which broadcasting company is responsible for producing and distributing the official video highlights of cricket matches?

  1. ESPNcricinfo

  2. Sky Sports

  3. Sony Pictures Sports Network

  4. Star Sports
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Explanation

ESPNcricinfo is the official provider of video highlights for cricket matches, offering comprehensive coverage of major tournaments and leagues.

Multiple choice

Which cricket podcast is known for its in-depth analysis, expert interviews, and engaging discussions on the latest cricket news and events?

  1. The Cricket Podcast

  2. The Grade Cricketer

  3. The Final Word

  4. The Follow-On
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Cricket Podcast is a popular cricket podcast that offers in-depth analysis, expert interviews, and engaging discussions on the latest cricket news and events.

Multiple choice

Which cricket news website is known for its comprehensive coverage of cricket news, match reports, player profiles, and statistical analysis?

  1. ESPNcricinfo

  2. Cricbuzz

  3. CricketNext

  4. The Indian Express
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Explanation

ESPNcricinfo is a leading cricket news website that provides comprehensive coverage of cricket news, match reports, player profiles, and statistical analysis.

Multiple choice

Which cricket documentary series provides an immersive look into the lives of cricket players, teams, and the behind-the-scenes stories of major cricket tournaments?

  1. The Test

  2. Cricket Fever: Mumbai Indians

  3. Bandon Mein Tha Dum

  4. The Edge
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Test is a popular cricket documentary series that provides an immersive look into the lives of cricket players, teams, and the behind-the-scenes stories of major cricket tournaments.