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Tennis has three main types of clay courts: red clay (used in French Open), green clay (har-tru, common in Americas), and blue clay (experimental, used briefly in Madrid). The answer is 3 types.

MS Dhoni made his ODI debut against Bangladesh on December 23, 2004, in Chittagong. Though India lost this match, Dhoni's journey from this debut to becoming one of India's most successful captains is remarkable. His debut came relatively late at age 23, but he quickly rose to prominence.

Suresh Raina holds the IPL record for most catches, reflecting his safe hands and sharp reflexes in the infield. As a key fielder for CSK and Gujarat Lions, his consistency in taking catches made him a valuable asset in the tournament's format. The IPL format, with frequent boundaries, creates many catching opportunities.

Sachin Tendulkar made his ODI debut against Pakistan on December 18, 1989, in Guwahati at the age of 16 years and 238 days. This was the beginning of an illustrious 22-year ODI career. Though he didn't score big in this debut match, it marked the arrival of a cricketing legend.

Sachin Tendulkar was the first batsman to be declared run out by the Third Umpire during a match against South Africa in 1992-93. This was a historic moment as it marked the first use of television replays for run-out decisions in international cricket. The Third Umpire system has since become standard for close decisions.

Suresh Kumar Raina is the full name of the Indian cricketer, commonly known as Suresh Raina. He has been a key middle-order batsman for India and CSK, known for his aggressive batting and excellent fielding skills. His consistent performances in IPL and international cricket made him a fan favorite.

Andrew Symonds held the record for fastest T20 century (34 balls) for over a decade. The powerful Australian all-rounder achieved this feat in a Twenty20 Cup match in 2004 while playing for Gloucestershire against Middlesex. This record stood until 2017-2018 when it was surpassed by players like Chris Gayle and others in various T20 leagues.

Virender Sehwag holds the Indian record for highest individual Test score with 319 runs against South Africa in 2008 at Chennai (now known as Chepauk). This triple century came at a breathtaking strike rate, reflecting Sehwag's aggressive batting philosophy. He was one of the few Indian openers who consistently dominated bowling attacks worldwide.