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Sourav Ganguly made his ODI debut against the West Indies at the Gabba in Brisbane in 1992 during the Benson & Hedges World Series (not 1991 as claimed). This was a tour match rather than a full ODI, but it marked his first appearance in Indian colors. He had to wait until 1996 to establish himself permanently in the ODI team after his famous Lord's Test debut.

Yusuf Pathan made his Test debut for India in 2003 against Australia at Adelaide (December 12-14, 2003). The format 'year,team' correctly identifies both the debut year and the opposing team.

Rendezvous Sports World Limited bought the Kochi IPL franchise in 2010 for approximately Rs. 1533 crore. The consortium was initially associated with Shashi Tharoor (who was then Minister of State for External Affairs) but the ownership became controversial, leading to investigations and eventual changes before the team withdrew from the IPL. The franchise controversy became a major political issue at the time.

Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik's first marriage was to Ayesha Siddiqui (also known as Maha Siddiqui) in 2002. The marriage was controversial, with disputes about its validity, and eventually ended in divorce around 2010. Malik later married Indian tennis star Sania Mirza in 2010, which was widely covered in media across both countries.

Sachin Tendulkar is the only Indian cricketer to have scored centuries on his debut in all three major domestic tournaments - Duleep Trophy, Ranji Trophy, and Irani Cup. He achieved this remarkable feat early in his career, showcasing his exceptional batting talent across different formats and levels of domestic cricket. Sunil Gavaskar, Sourav Ganguly, and Rahul Dravid, while legendary players, did not achieve this specific triple-century milestone.

Adam Gilchrist was the first cricketer to play 100 consecutive Test matches, achieving this milestone for Australia between 1999 and 2008. His record of uninterrupted Test appearances reflects his exceptional fitness and consistent performance at the international level. Rahul Dravid played many consecutive Tests but not 100, Steve Waugh had a different consecutive streak pattern, and Brian Lara did not achieve this specific record.