Cricket History and Facts

Virender Sehwag scored his maiden triple-century (309) at Multan's Pindi Cricket Stadium in 2004 against Pakistan. This was a historic innings as he became the first Indian to score a triple-century, and it helped India dominate the Test match. The Multan pitch was excellent for batting, allowing Sehwag's aggressive style to flourish.

Anil Kumble's extraordinary spell of 6 wickets for just 12 runs in the Hero Cup final helped India defend a modest total and defeat the West Indies. This economical bowling performance was crucial on a batsman-friendly pitch at Eden Gardens. Kumble's accuracy and variation made him the Man of the Match in this memorable victory.

Danish Kaneria, a leg-spin bowler, was the only Hindu player to represent Pakistan in international cricket. He played 61 Test matches and 18 ODIs for Pakistan between 2000 and 2010. Younis Khan (formerly Yousuf Youhana) converted from Christianity to Islam, so Kaneria remained the only Hindu representative.

Andy Flower, the former Zimbabwean wicketkeeper-batsman, served as England's team director/coach from 2011 to 2014. He was highly successful, guiding England to become the top-ranked Test team during his tenure. The question lacks temporal context, but Flower was indeed a prominent England coach in the 2010s.

Anil Kumble took 337 ODI wickets in his career, which is less than 400. Therefore, he is indeed NOT among the 400 ODI wicket-takers. The other options - Waqar Younis (416), Wasim Akram (502), and Chaminda Vaas (400+) - all achieved 400 or more ODI wickets.

Jacques Kallis scored a crucial century in the 1998 Champions Trophy final against West Indies. South Africa won this inaugural tournament, and Kallis's performance was instrumental. His match-winning knock earned him the Man of the Match award. This was a significant moment in early Champions Trophy history.

Anil Kumble bowled his final delivery in Test cricket to Matthew Hayden on November 2, 2008, at Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi. This was during his final Test match against Australia. Hayden was the batsman facing Kumble's last ball, while Ricky Ponting was at the non-striker's end. Kumble retired after this match with 619 Test wickets.

Harbhajan Singh took his 300th Test wicket by dismissing Ricky Ponting during the 2008-2009 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. This was a significant milestone in Harbhajan's career. Ponting has been dismissed by Harbhajan multiple times, making this a notable wicket to reach the 300-wicket club.

Courtney Walsh became the first bowler in cricket history to reach 500 Test wickets, achieving this milestone in 2001 against South Africa. While Muralidaran and Warne also surpassed 500 wickets, they did so after Walsh had already set the record.

Yuvraj Singh hit the famous six sixes in an over off Stuart Broad in the 2007 T20 World Cup, but the longest six of the tournament was actually hit off Brett Lee. This six was measured at 119 meters and landed on the roof of the stadium.

The 1996 Cricket World Cup was hosted jointly by India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The trophy was presented to Sri Lankan captain Arjuna Ranatunga by Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto at the final in Lahore.

Chaminda Vaas became the first Sri Lankan to take 400 ODI wickets, achieving this milestone when he dismissed Yuvraj Singh during the 2008 Asia Cup. This was a significant achievement in Sri Lankan cricket history.

Jason Krejza dismissed Sourav Ganguly for a duck in his final Test innings during the India-Australia Test series in 2008. This was Ganguly's last Test match at his home ground Eden Gardens. Krejza, an Australian off-spinner, took this significant wicket to end Ganguly's distinguished Test career.