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Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Who is the only batsmen to score 400 in a test innings?

  1. V.Shewag

  2. Matthew Hadyen

  3. Brain Lara

  4. Sanath Jayasurya
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Brian Lara scored 400 not out for the West Indies against England in Antigua in 2004, which remains the highest individual innings in Test cricket history. Lara also held the previous record of 375, making him the only batsman to have twice held the highest individual score record.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Who is the Wicket Keeper to score duck on debut and later score highest score among keepers in one-Day's

  1. Adam Gilchrist

  2. M.Dhoni

  3. Mark Boucher

  4. Alec stewart
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

MS Dhoni scored a duck on his ODI debut (0 vs Bangladesh in 2004) but later scored 183 not out against Sri Lanka in 2013, which was then the highest score by a wicketkeeper in ODI cricket. The record demonstrated Dhoni's remarkable growth as a finisher and his ability to perform under pressure.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Is Saurav Ganguly Most succesful captain of India in Test

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sourav Ganguly was India's most successful Test captain when he retired in 2008, with 21 Test victories. He transformed Indian cricket by building a winning mentality and nurturing young talent. Though MS Dhoni later surpassed his record with 27 wins, Ganguly's leadership achievements were record-setting at his time.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Which is the only team which has won with more than 100 runs after a follow-on in a test match?

  1. Austrlia

  2. India

  3. England

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

India achieved the unique feat of winning a Test match by more than 100 runs after being forced to follow on against Australia at Eden Gardens in 2001. India followed on (274 behind) but won by 171 runs thanks to VVS Laxman's 281 and Rahul Dravid's 180. This remains the only instance in Test cricket history.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Who is the batsmen having highest carrer average in test matches

  1. Ricky Pointing

  2. Sachin Tendulkar

  3. Brain Lara

  4. Sir Donald Bradman
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Sir Donald Bradman holds the record for the highest career batting average in Test cricket at 99.94. This is widely regarded as one of the greatest statistical achievements in sports history. While Tendulkar, Ponting, and Lara were all great batsmen, their averages are significantly lower than Bradman's.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Which team has chased maximum number of runs in a one-day match

  1. Srilanka

  2. Austrlaia

  3. South Africa

  4. India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

South Africa successfully chased 438 runs against Australia in Johannesburg in 2006, which remains the highest successful run chase in ODI history. This legendary match at the Wanderers Stadium featured extraordinary batting performances from Herschelle Gibbs (175) and captain Graeme Smith (90).

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

When was the first ICC Champions trophy being played?

  1. 1998

  2. 1999

  3. 2000

  4. 1997
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The ICC Champions Trophy, originally called the ICC Knock-out Trophy, was first contested in 1998. The inaugural tournament was held in Bangladesh and won by South Africa. 1999 (B) and 2000 (C) are too late, while 1997 (D) predates the tournament's establishment.