Indian Cricket Legends

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Who is commonly known as 'Bhajji' in cricket?

  • Kapil Dev
  • Sachin Tendulkar
  • Harbhajan Singh (correct)
  • Rahul Dravid

Rahul Dravid is known for taking the most wickets in Test cricket.

False (B)

Which cricketer is recognized as one of the greatest opening batsmen in Test cricket history?

Sunil Gavaskar

Which Indian captain was known as the 'best fielder in the world' during his time, becoming the youngest Test captain at the age of 21? Mansoor Ali Khan _________

<p>Pataudi</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Indian captain led the team to win the 1983 Cricket World Cup?

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Sachin Tendulkar was the first player to score 12,000 runs in one-day internationals.

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Who is often referred to as 'Mr. Dependable' and nicknamed 'The Wall'?

<p>Rahul Dravid</p> Signup and view all the answers

Virender Sehwag holds the record for the _________ triple century in international cricket history.

<p>fastest</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cricketer is nicknamed 'God of the Off Side'?

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Harbhajan Singh is primarily known for his batting skills.

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Which bowler has the third-highest number of wickets in Test cricket?

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__________ led the Indian team to its first Cricket World Cup victory in 1983.

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Which of these cricketers is regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders?

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Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi was known for his aggressive batting style.

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Which Indian cricketer is the second highest scorer of 12,000 runs in Test cricket?

<p>Rahul Dravid</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sourav Ganguly, also known as 'God of the Off Side' was among one of the most successful _________ of the Indian cricket team.

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Who made the fastest triple century in the history of international cricket?

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Sunil Gavaskar was the first player to achieve 10,000 runs in one-day internationals.

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Which former Indian cricketer is referred to as Mr. Dependable?

<p>Rahul Dravid</p> Signup and view all the answers

__________ is a right-arm leg spin bowler with 619 test cricket wickets.

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Flashcards

Harbhajan Singh

A specialist in spin bowling, known as 'Bhajji'.

Anil Kumble

A right-arm leg spin bowler, took 619 Test wickets.

Sunil Gavaskar

An opening batsman, one of the greatest in Test cricket history.

Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi

A great captain, youngest Test captain at 21, 'best fielder'.

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Kapil Dev

One of the greatest all-rounders, captained 1983 World Cup win.

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Sachin Tendulkar

One of greatest batsmen, first to score 10,000 ODI runs.

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Rahul Dravid

Nicknamed 'The Wall', second Indian to score 12,000 Test runs.

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Virender Sehwag

Made the fastest triple century in international cricket.

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Sourav Ganguly

Nicknamed 'God of the Off Side', successful Indian captain.

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Study Notes

Indian Cricket Legends

  • Cricket is a popular sport among Indians.

Legendary Indian Cricketers

  • The following individuals are renowned cricket players from India.

Harbhajan Singh

  • Commonly known as "Bhajji."
  • Specializes in spin bowling.
  • Played in all formats of cricket.

Anil Kumble

  • A right-arm leg spin bowler and a right-hand batsman.
  • Took 619 wickets in Test cricket.
  • Third-highest wicket taker of all time.

Sunil Gavaskar

  • Considered one of the greatest opening batsmen in Test cricket history.

Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi

  • One of India's greatest captains.
  • Youngest Test captain at 21.
  • Called "best fielder in the world."

Kapil Dev

  • Regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders.
  • Captained and led the Indian team to win the 1983 Cricket World Cup.

Sachin Tendulkar

  • Considered one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history.
  • First player to score 10,000 runs in one-day international matches.

Rahul Dravid

  • Referred to as "Mr. Dependable" and nicknamed "The Wall."
  • Second Indian batsman to score 12,000 runs in Test cricket.

Virender Sehwag

  • An aggressive right-handed opening batsman.
  • Made the fastest triple century in international cricket history.

Sourav Ganguly

  • Nicknamed "God of the Off Side".
  • One of the world's leading batsmen.
  • One of the most successful captains of the Indian cricket team.

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