6.

Where did India play its 1st one day international cricket match?
A. Lords B. Headingley
C. Taunton D. The Oval
Answer and Explanation
Answer:B
Explanation: India lost the match by four wickets on 13-07-1974. Brijesh Patel (82) was the top scorer.
7.

When did Sachin Tendulkar make his Test debut?
A. 1986 B. 1991
C. 1990 D. 1989
Answer and Explanation
Answer:D
Explanation: It was against Pakistan - the now famous saying -" go home and drink milk" was made against him!
8.

Who was named India's Cricketer of the Century by Wisden?
A. Anil Kumble B. Sachin Tendulkar
C. Kapil Dev D. Sunil Gavaskar
Answer and Explanation
Answer:C
Explanation: Well life can churn some amazing ironies - some years ago, Kapil was charged for MATCH -FIXING ! (and exonerated).
9.

What were the bowling figures for Irfan Pathan on his ODI debut?The answer is in this form : Overs - Maidens - Runs given - Wickets taken.
A. 10 - 0 - 60 - 6 B. 10 - 0 - 61 - 0
C. 9 - 1 - 38 - 3 D. 5 - 2 - 13 - 4
Answer and Explanation
Answer:B
Explanation: The man of the match was given to Andrew Symonds of Australia for his splendid batting performance of 88 runs and bowling performance taking 2 wickets that led their team to victory.
10.

What was Sachin Tendulkar's average when he made his first thousand runs in ODIs?
A. 35.83 B. 22.92
C. 43.87 D. 42.86
Answer and Explanation
Answer:A
Explanation: He got his 1000th run against Zimbabawe in '92