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Quiz about Indian Cricket
Quiz about Indian Cricket

Indian Cricket Trivia Quiz


This is a quiz on Indian Cricket laced with some overpitched stuff and some real meanies!

A multiple-choice quiz by ace_sodium. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
ace_sodium
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
89,087
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
7307
Last 3 plays: ankitankurddit (3/10), Guest 76 (6/10), Guest 103 (2/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who was named India's Cricketer of the Century by Wisden? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. When did Sachin Tendulkar make his Test debut? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What was Sachin Tendulkar's average when he made his first thousand runs in ODIs ? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. C.K Nayadu was India's first Test team captain post-independence, in 1947?


Question 5 of 10
5. Which Indian batsman was the first to hit 44 fours in a test match innings? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The highest first wicket partnership in Test Match Cricket was between two Indians: one is V.Mankad, who is the other ? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who was the man of the match of the 1983 World Cup Final ? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The former World Cup captain, later to become an Umpire, is popularly known as ___________ ?

Answer: (One word only)
Question 9 of 10
9. What is so special about 31st March 2001 in Indian Cricket ? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which team did Sachin Tendulkar play for in the Ranji Trophy when he made his debut in first class cricket? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 19 2024 : ankitankurddit: 3/10
Mar 16 2024 : Guest 76: 6/10
Mar 04 2024 : Guest 103: 2/10
Feb 25 2024 : Guest 94: 10/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who was named India's Cricketer of the Century by Wisden?

Answer: Kapil Dev

Well life can churn some amazing ironies - some years ago, Kapil was charged for MATCH -FIXING ! (and exonerated).
2. When did Sachin Tendulkar make his Test debut?

Answer: 1989

It was against Pakistan - the now famous saying -" go home and drink milk" was made against him!
3. What was Sachin Tendulkar's average when he made his first thousand runs in ODIs ?

Answer: 35.83

He got his 1000th run against Zimbabawe in '92
4. C.K Nayadu was India's first Test team captain post-independence, in 1947?

Answer: false

Lala Amarnath, India's fourth captain, led the team in its first Test match post-independence. C.K Nayadu was India's captain in their first-ever test back in 1932.
5. Which Indian batsman was the first to hit 44 fours in a test match innings?

Answer: Laxman

The innings at Kolkata in 2000-01 was one of the magnificent innings ever played( Ask any Indian or Aussie)
6. The highest first wicket partnership in Test Match Cricket was between two Indians: one is V.Mankad, who is the other ?

Answer: Pankaj Roy

Well that's an easy one I guess!
7. Who was the man of the match of the 1983 World Cup Final ?

Answer: M. Amarnath

This capped off an amazing win by the Indians over the all-conquering West Indian side!
8. The former World Cup captain, later to become an Umpire, is popularly known as ___________ ?

Answer: Venkat

He captained the Indian Team in the first two World Cups in 1975 and 1979.
9. What is so special about 31st March 2001 in Indian Cricket ?

Answer: Sachin scores his 10,000th run in ODI

He was also the first batsman to score more 30 centuries & 11,000 runs in ODIs. He also has more than 100 wickets in this form of the game.
10. Which team did Sachin Tendulkar play for in the Ranji Trophy when he made his debut in first class cricket?

Answer: Mumbai

And he stayed with them for years.
Source: Author ace_sodium

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