1. How many wickets has Sourav Ganguly taken in one-day internationals?
a. 50
b. 78
c. 93
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The correct answer is 93.
The Indian skipper has claimed 93 wickets in 244 ODIs at an average of 34.88. His best bowling figures are 5 for 16 against Pakistan in Toronto in September 1997.
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The Indian skipper has claimed 93 wickets in 244 ODIs at an average of 34.88. His best bowling figures are 5 for 16 against Pakistan in Toronto in September 1997.
2. Against which country did Sachin Tendulkar make his Test debut in 1989?
a. England
b. Pakistan
c. West Indies
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The correct answer is Pakistan.
Tendulkar played his first Test against Pakistan in November 1989. He was just 16 years old and made just 15 in his first Test innings. His wicket was claimed by Waqar Younis who also made his debut in the same Test.
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Tendulkar played his first Test against Pakistan in November 1989. He was just 16 years old and made just 15 in his first Test innings. His wicket was claimed by Waqar Younis who also made his debut in the same Test.
3. At which ground did Anil Kumble take his record 10 for 74 against Pakistan?
a. Eden Garden
b. Mohali
c. Ferozeshah Kotla
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The correct answer is Ferozeshah Kotla.
Against Pakistan at the Ferozeshah Kotla, Delhi in February 1999. India won the Test by 212 runs.
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Against Pakistan at the Ferozeshah Kotla, Delhi in February 1999. India won the Test by 212 runs.
4. Who was the first Indian bowler to take a hat-trick in one-day internationals?
a. Chetan Sharma
b. Kapil Dev
c. Harbhajan Singh
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The correct answer is Chetan Sharma.
Chetan Sharma took a hat-trick against New Zealand at Nagpur in the 1987 World Cup. He also became the first bowler to take a hat-trick in a World Cup. His three victims (all bowled) were Ken Rutherford, Ian Smith and Ewen Chatfield.
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Chetan Sharma took a hat-trick against New Zealand at Nagpur in the 1987 World Cup. He also became the first bowler to take a hat-trick in a World Cup. His three victims (all bowled) were Ken Rutherford, Ian Smith and Ewen Chatfield.
5. Against which country did Kapil Dev make his Test debut?
a. Pakistan
b. England
c. Australia
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The correct answer is Pakistan.
Like Sachin, Kapil played his first Test against Pakistan in October 1978. He picked up only one wicket, that of Sadiq Mohammad, as the match ended in a draw.
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Like Sachin, Kapil played his first Test against Pakistan in October 1978. He picked up only one wicket, that of Sadiq Mohammad, as the match ended in a draw.