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Cricket: Evolution of the Game and Its Global Impact

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What is the earliest known form of cricket?

  1. Rounders

  2. Stoolball

  3. Fives

  4. Knur and Spell


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Knur and spell, a game played in the 13th century, is considered the earliest known form of cricket.

When was the first recorded cricket match played?

  1. 1550

  2. 1611

  3. 1700

  4. 1744


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The first recorded cricket match was played in 1611 in Sussex, England.

Which country is considered the birthplace of modern cricket?

  1. England

  2. Australia

  3. India

  4. West Indies


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

England is considered the birthplace of modern cricket, with the game's origins dating back to the 16th century.

What is the name of the first international cricket match?

  1. The Ashes

  2. The Oval Test

  3. The Calcutta Test

  4. The Melbourne Test


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The first international cricket match, known as the Oval Test, was played between England and Australia in 1880.

Which country won the inaugural Cricket World Cup in 1975?

  1. England

  2. Australia

  3. West Indies

  4. India


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The West Indies won the inaugural Cricket World Cup in 1975, defeating Australia in the final.

Who is considered the greatest batsman in cricket history?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Don Bradman

  3. Brian Lara

  4. Jacques Kallis


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Don Bradman is widely regarded as the greatest batsman in cricket history, with an exceptional batting average of 99.94.

Which bowler holds the record for the most wickets taken in Test cricket?

  1. Muttiah Muralitharan

  2. Shane Warne

  3. Anil Kumble

  4. Glenn McGrath


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Muttiah Muralitharan holds the record for the most wickets taken in Test cricket, with 800 wickets.

What is the name of the oldest cricket stadium in the world?

  1. Lord's Cricket Ground

  2. Melbourne Cricket Ground

  3. Sydney Cricket Ground

  4. Eden Gardens


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lord's Cricket Ground in London, England, is the oldest cricket stadium in the world, dating back to the 18th century.

Which country has won the most Cricket World Cups?

  1. Australia

  2. India

  3. West Indies

  4. England


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Australia has won the most Cricket World Cups, with five titles to their name.

What is the name of the highest individual score in Test cricket?

  1. 380

  2. 400

  3. 450

  4. 500


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brian Lara holds the record for the highest individual score in Test cricket, with 400 not out.

Which team holds the record for the highest team total in an ODI match?

  1. England

  2. India

  3. Sri Lanka

  4. Australia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

England holds the record for the highest team total in an ODI match, scoring 481 runs against Australia in 2018.

What is the name of the fastest century in ODI cricket?

  1. 36 balls

  2. 37 balls

  3. 38 balls

  4. 39 balls


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

AB de Villiers holds the record for the fastest century in ODI cricket, scoring 100 runs in just 36 balls.

Which bowler holds the record for the most hat-tricks in Test cricket?

  1. Wasim Akram

  2. Shane Warne

  3. Muttiah Muralitharan

  4. Anil Kumble


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wasim Akram holds the record for the most hat-tricks in Test cricket, with four hat-tricks to his name.

What is the name of the first woman to score a century in a Women's ODI match?

  1. Rachael Heyhoe-Flint

  2. Karen Rolton

  3. Mithali Raj

  4. Belinda Clark


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Belinda Clark was the first woman to score a century in a Women's ODI match, achieving the feat in 1991.

Which country has won the most Women's Cricket World Cups?

  1. Australia

  2. England

  3. India

  4. New Zealand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Australia has won the most Women's Cricket World Cups, with six titles to their name.

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