Cricket History and Facts

Virender Sehwag is the only Indian to score two consecutive centuries in World Cup history - he scored 175 against Bangladesh and 125 against Bermuda in the 2007 World Cup. Brian Lara is West Indian, not Indian. While Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid are Indian legends, they did not achieve back-to-back World Cup hundreds.

Sachin Tendulkar holds the ODI record of winning four consecutive Man of the Match awards, achieved during the 1998 season (Sharjah Cup against Australia, and subsequent matches). This record showcases his extraordinary dominance and consistent performance in limited-overs cricket. Rahul Dravid, Shane Warne, and Saurav Ganguly, while legendary, did not achieve this specific feat.

Don Bradman is the correct answer. His portrait was commissioned and hung in the Long Room at Lord's Cricket Ground during his playing career, an extraordinary honor typically reserved for retired legends. Sunil Gavaskar, Shane Warne, and Geoffrey Boycott all had distinguished careers but did not receive this specific honor while still active players.

Greg Chappell is the correct answer. He wrote the autobiography 'Runs n' Ruins' which chronicles his cricket career and perspectives. Ian Chappell is Greg's older brother and also a cricketer, but he did not write this book. Sunil Gavaskar and Adam Gilchrist have written their own books but not this one.

Asad Rauf is the correct answer. During the 3rd Test between South Africa and India in January 2007 at Cape Town, Asad Rauf failed to call over after the 6th ball, and allowed a 7th ball to be bowled. Munaf Patel was dismissed on this extra delivery. This was a significant umpiring error that drew attention to the importance of accurate ball-counting in cricket.

Rahul Dravid is the correct answer. He scored consecutive centuries in World Cup matches - against Kenya and Sri Lanka in the 1999 World Cup. Brian Lara is West Indian, not Indian. Sachin Tendulkar scored centuries in World Cups but not two consecutive ones. Virender Sehwag also did not achieve this specific record.

Sourav Ganguly holds the record of winning 4 consecutive Man of the Match awards in ODIs, achieved during the 1998 Sahara Cup against Sri Lanka. Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Shane Warne have had many Man of the Match awards but not 4 consecutive ones.

Asad Rauf was the umpire standing in this specific Test match between South Africa and India in January 2007. The error occurred when he failed to call over after six legitimate deliveries, allowing Dale Steyn to bowl a seventh ball from which Munaf Patel was dismissed.

Anil Kumble took all 10 wickets in an innings against Pakistan in 1999 (Delhi Test). Jim Laker achieved this feat earlier, taking 10 for 53 against Australia in 1956. These are the only two bowlers in Test cricket history to take all 10 wickets in a single innings. Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan never achieved this milestone.

New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder played for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League. He was known for his aggressive batting style and was part of RCB's squad in the early seasons of IPL. Chennai Super Kings, Deccan Chargers, and Mumbai Indians were not his IPL teams.

Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews played for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL. He was a key middle-order batsman and medium-pace bowler for KKR, contributing significantly to their campaigns. Delhi Daredevils, Deccan Chargers, and Rajasthan Royals were not his IPL teams.

Sri Lankan mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis played for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL. Known for his carrom ball and variety of deliveries, Mendis was part of KKR's spin attack. He did not play for Kings XI Punjab, Delhi Daredevils, or Deccan Chargers in the IPL.