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1. What is the standard number of players in an indoor cricket team?
8
Indoor cricket is played with 8 players per side, unlike the traditional 11-player format of outdoor cricket.
2. What popular nickname was given to former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff?
Freddie
Andrew Flintoff was commonly known as 'Freddie' throughout his cricket career, a nickname that stuck from his youth.
3. In which edition did the Cricket World Cup format change from 60 overs per innings to 50 overs?
1987
The 1987 World Cup, held in India and Pakistan, was the first to feature 50-over matches instead of 60 overs per innings.
4. Which cricket legend maintains the highest Test batting average of 99.94?
Sir Donald Bradman
Sir Donald Bradman's Test average of 99.94 is considered one of sport's greatest achievements and has never been approached by any other player.
5. Which team did England defeat to win their first World Cup in 2019?
New Zealand
England won their first Cricket World Cup in 2019 by beating New Zealand in a dramatic final at Lord's that went to a Super Over.
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Learn more!6. Which cricketer made history by achieving the first-ever World Cup ODI hat-trick?
Chetan Sharma, India
Indian fast bowler Chetan Sharma became the first player to take a hat-trick in World Cup history during the 1987 tournament.
7. Which Indian batsman set the record for most centuries in a single World Cup edition before 2019?
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma scored five centuries in the 2019 World Cup, setting a record for most hundreds in a single World Cup tournament.
8. In which Australian city did Matthew Hayden score his record-breaking 380 runs against Zimbabwe in 2003?
Perth
Matthew Hayden's then-record Test score of 380 was achieved at the WACA Ground in Perth during Australia's match against Zimbabwe.
9. What is the cricket term for a right-handed bowler's wrist spin that moves from right to left?
Leg spin
Leg spin is a bowling technique where a right-handed bowler uses wrist action to make the ball turn from right to left after pitching.
10. How many legal deliveries constitute a single over in Test cricket?
Six
A standard over in Test cricket consists of six legal deliveries from the bowler.
11. Which English bowler made history by taking a wicket with his very first ball in Limited Overs International cricket?
Geoff Arnold
Geoff Arnold became the first English bowler to achieve the feat of taking a wicket with his first delivery in LOI cricket.
12. At what stage did India exit the 1996 Wills World Cup?
Semi-Finals
India's journey in the 1996 World Cup ended in the semi-finals when they lost to Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens.
13. Which English county cricket club does all-rounder Ben Stokes represent?
Durham
Ben Stokes has been representing Durham County Cricket Club in the English County Championship since his debut in 2009.
14. Who claimed the most wickets during the 2023 Cricket World Cup tournament?
Mohammed Shami
Mohammed Shami was the leading wicket-taker in the 2023 Cricket World Cup, demonstrating exceptional bowling performance throughout the tournament.
15. Which Test cricketer holds the distinction of being the first Indian to receive a knighthood?
Lieutenant Vijayananda Gajapati Raju
Lieutenant Vijayananda Gajapati Raju was the first Indian Test cricketer to be honored with a knighthood, setting a historic precedent.
16. Which Indian fast bowler holds the record for best bowling figures in a single World Cup innings as of 2019?
Ashish Nehra
Ashish Nehra's spectacular bowling figures of 6/23 against England in the 2003 World Cup remains India's best bowling performance in World Cup history.
17. What was India's winning total in their historic triumph over the West Indies in the 1983 World Cup final?
183
India scored 183 runs in their innings, which they successfully defended to win their first-ever World Cup trophy in 1983.
18. Which Indian batsman holds the record for the highest individual score in a World Cup match?
Sourav Ganguly
Sourav Ganguly holds the record for the highest individual score by an Indian in World Cup matches.
19. Which two cricketing nations compete for The Ashes trophy?
England & Australia
The Ashes is a historic Test cricket series played between England and Australia since 1882.
20. When did the ECB first introduce professional contracts for women cricketers?
2014
The England and Wales Cricket Board began offering professional contracts to female cricketers in 2014, marking a significant milestone in women's cricket.
21. Which year marked the inaugural presentation of the prestigious Wisden Cricketers of the Year award?
1889
The Wisden Cricketers of the Year award was first established in 1889, making it one of cricket's oldest and most prestigious individual honors.
22. Who emerged victorious in the inaugural Men's Cricket World Cup held in 1975?
West Indies
The West Indies won the first Cricket World Cup in 1975, defeating Australia in the final at Lord's.
23. When did the Indian Premier League (IPL) host its first season?
2008
The IPL was established in 2008 as India's premier Twenty20 cricket league, with Rajasthan Royals winning the inaugural season.
24. The historic Kensington Oval cricket ground is located in which Caribbean nation?
Barbados
The Kensington Oval, one of cricket's most famous venues, is located in Bridgetown, Barbados.
25. As of February 2024, which batsman leads the ICC Test rankings?
Kane Williamson (as of February 2024)
New Zealand's Kane Williamson topped the ICC Test batting rankings as of February 2024.
26. What is the duration of the tea interval in Test cricket matches?
20
The tea break in Test cricket lasts for 20 minutes, providing players with a rest and refreshment period.
27. What was the commonly used nickname for the 2018 Australian cricket cheating controversy?
Sandpaper-gate
The 2018 ball-tampering scandal involving the Australian cricket team became known as Sandpaper-gate due to the use of sandpaper to alter the ball condition.
28. In which century was cricket first documented in writing, as noted by John Derrick?
16th Century
The earliest written record of cricket comes from John Derrick's testimony in the 16th century, establishing the game's documented history.
29. What unusual item did cricketer Ashley Harvey-Walker entrust to umpire Dickie Bird during a 1975 match at Buxton?
His false teeth
During the 1975 match between Derbyshire and Lancashire, Harvey-Walker gave his false teeth to umpire Dickie Bird for safekeeping.
30. Who emerged as India's leading wicket-taker in the 2015 Cricket World Cup?
Umesh Yadav
Umesh Yadav took the most wickets for India during the 2015 World Cup campaign.
31. Which English batsman was Anil Kumble's first Test wicket victim?
Allan Lamb
Indian leg-spinner Anil Kumble began his illustrious Test career by dismissing England's Allan Lamb for his first Test wicket.
32. Before Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul's partnership in 2019, which Indian duo held the record for the highest partnership in ODI World Cup history?
Saurav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid
Ganguly and Dravid's partnership of 318 runs against Sri Lanka in 1999 World Cup stood as India's highest World Cup partnership until 2019.
33. Which legendary Indian batsman donned the wicketkeeping gloves for India during the 2003 Cricket World Cup?
Rahul Dravid
Rahul Dravid served as India's wicketkeeper during the 2003 World Cup to provide better team balance, helping India reach the final.
34. Which team did India defeat to record their first-ever World Cup victory?
East Africa
India's first World Cup win came against East Africa in the 1975 World Cup tournament.
35. What is the smallest total that has been successfully defended in an ODI World Cup final's history through 2023?
183 runs
India's famous victory in the 1983 World Cup final, where they defended 183 runs against West Indies, remains the lowest successfully defended total in a World Cup final.
36. The Tavern Stand is a famous feature of which historic cricket ground?
Lord's
The Tavern Stand is a well-known section of Lord's Cricket Ground in London, often called the 'Home of Cricket'.
37. Which country is the birthplace of England cricket star Ben Stokes?
New Zealand
Ben Stokes was born in Christchurch, New Zealand, before moving to England as a child.
38. During a famous 1999 Test match against South Africa, New Zealand's Geoff Allott set a peculiar record for the longest scoreless innings. How many runs did he score in his 101-minute stay at the crease?
0
Geoff Allott's 101-minute innings without scoring a single run stands as one of cricket's most remarkable displays of defensive batting.
39. When did Andrew Flintoff first appear in Test cricket for England?
1998
Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff made his Test debut for England in 1998 against South Africa.
40. Against which nation did India register their highest team total in the 2007 World Cup?
Bermuda
India posted their highest World Cup total against Bermuda in the 2007 World Cup, scoring 413/5.
41. Which Indian cricketer was part of the 1983 World Cup squad without having played any international matches?
Sunil Valson
Sunil Valson was selected in India's victorious 1983 World Cup squad but never played an international match in his career.
42. What fielding position describes a catching position behind the wicket on the off side?
Gully
Gully is a close catching position on the off side, positioned between slip and point.
43. Who claimed the most wickets for India during their victorious 1983 World Cup campaign?
Roger Binny
Roger Binny took 18 wickets in the 1983 World Cup, the highest for India in their first World Cup triumph.
44. In which year did Nasser Hussain step down as England's Test captain?
2003
Nasser Hussain ended his tenure as England's Test captain in 2003, after leading the team for four years.
45. Which Indian batsman holds the unwanted record of most ducks in ODI World Cup matches as of 2023?
Krishnamachari Srikkanth
K. Srikkanth has been dismissed for zero (duck) the most times among Indian batsmen in World Cup matches.
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Try out azigy!46. Which team suffered India's largest margin of victory (by runs) in World Cup history as of 2023?
Sri Lanka
India's biggest victory margin by runs in World Cup history came against Sri Lanka.
47. Who was the pioneer in reaching the milestone of 10,000 Test runs?
Sunil Gavaskar
Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar became the first batsman to reach 10,000 runs in Test cricket history.
48. In cricket, what is the purpose of implementing the DLS (Duckworth-Lewis-Stern) system?
To determine a target score in case a limited overs match is abandoned due to rain or other circumstances
The DLS method is a mathematical formula used to calculate revised targets in rain-affected limited-overs cricket matches.
49. Which Indian cricket icon is known by the nickname 'The God of Cricket'?
Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar earned the nickname 'The God of Cricket' due to his extraordinary achievements and impact on the sport in India.
50. Which legendary batsman holds the record for the highest individual score (400) in Test cricket?
Brian Lara (v England in 2004)
Brian Lara scored an unbeaten 400 against England in Antigua in 2004, setting the record for the highest individual score in Test cricket.
51. Which major English city is home to Edgbaston Cricket Stadium?
Birmingham
Edgbaston Stadium, established in 1882, is located in Birmingham and serves as the home ground for Warwickshire County Cricket Club.
52. Who led the Indian cricket team in their debut World Cup appearance in 1975?
Srinivasaraghavan Venkataraghavan
S. Venkataraghavan captained India in their first-ever World Cup appearance in the 1975 tournament held in England.
53. Which teams were crowned champions in the inaugural season of The Hundred cricket competition?
Men's – Southern Brave, Women's – Oval Invincibles
The first edition of The Hundred saw Southern Brave win the men's competition while Oval Invincibles claimed the women's title.
54. Has Eoin Morgan played more One Day Internationals for Ireland than Test matches for England?
True
Eoin Morgan played more ODIs for Ireland before switching allegiance to England, where he played relatively few Test matches.
55. Which team won the Cricket World Cup for the first time in 1992?
Pakistan
Pakistan won the 1992 Cricket World Cup by defeating England in the final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
56. What was Sunil Gavaskar's infamous score and balls faced in India's inaugural World Cup match in 1975?
36 off 174 balls
Gavaskar played an incredibly slow innings of 36 runs from 174 balls in India's first World Cup match against England.
57. What is the correct number of bails placed across the three stumps in cricket?
Two
In cricket, two wooden bails are placed across the three stumps to complete the wicket setup.
58. Which cricket legend held the record for most runs in ODI World Cup history as of 2019?
Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar accumulated 2,278 runs across six World Cups, holding the record for most runs in World Cup history until 2019.
59. In which World Cup tournament was Kapil Dev not part of the Indian team?
1975
Kapil Dev had not yet made his international debut during the 1975 World Cup, which was India's first World Cup appearance.
60. In cricket terminology, what's it called when a batter is dismissed on their very first delivery?
Golden duck
A 'golden duck' occurs when a batsman is dismissed on the first ball they face in their innings.
61. Which two countries faced off in cricket's first official international match, held in 1844?
USA and Canada
The first recognized international cricket match took place between the United States and Canada at St George's Cricket Club in New York in 1844.
62. What cricket event is signaled when an umpire raises both arms directly above their head?
The batsman has scored a six
This universal cricket signal indicates that the batsman has hit the ball over the boundary rope without the ball touching the ground, scoring six runs.
63. Which nation did England defeat to claim the 2009 Women's Cricket World Cup?
New Zealand
England won their third Women's Cricket World Cup by defeating New Zealand in the 2009 final.
64. When did the ECB's innovative 100-ball cricket format, The Hundred, make its debut?
2021
The Hundred, a new 100-ball cricket format, was launched by the England and Wales Cricket Board in 2021.
65. What is the record for the longest Test match ever played in terms of days?
Nine days (England v South Africa, 1939)
The longest Test match was played between England and South Africa in Durban in 1939, lasting nine days before being abandoned as a draw.