Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)

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When was the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) established?

  1. 1928

  2. 1932

  3. 1948

  4. 1952


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The BCCI was established on December 19, 1928, at a meeting held in Bombay (now Mumbai).

Who was the first President of the BCCI?

  1. Anthony de Mello

  2. R. E. Grant Govan

  3. Lord Willingdon

  4. Sir C. K. Nayudu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anthony de Mello, a prominent lawyer and cricket administrator, served as the first President of the BCCI from 1928 to 1930.

Which city is the headquarters of the BCCI?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The headquarters of the BCCI is located in the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

How many state cricket associations are affiliated with the BCCI?

  1. 28

  2. 30

  3. 32

  4. 34


Correct Option:
Explanation:

As of 2023, there are 38 state cricket associations affiliated with the BCCI, representing different regions and states in India.

Which tournament is organized by the BCCI as the premier domestic cricket competition in India?

  1. Ranji Trophy

  2. Duleep Trophy

  3. Irani Cup

  4. Deodhar Trophy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ranji Trophy is the premier domestic first-class cricket tournament in India, organized by the BCCI since 1934.

What is the name of the limited-overs domestic cricket tournament organized by the BCCI?

  1. Vijay Hazare Trophy

  2. Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

  3. Deodhar Trophy

  4. Irani Cup


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Vijay Hazare Trophy is the limited-overs domestic cricket tournament in India, featuring 38 teams representing different states and regions.

Which tournament is contested between the winners of the Ranji Trophy and the Duleep Trophy?

  1. Irani Cup

  2. Deodhar Trophy

  3. Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

  4. Vijay Hazare Trophy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Irani Cup is a first-class cricket match played between the winner of the Ranji Trophy and the Rest of India team.

What is the name of the T20 domestic cricket tournament organized by the BCCI?

  1. Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

  2. Vijay Hazare Trophy

  3. Deodhar Trophy

  4. Irani Cup


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is the domestic T20 cricket tournament in India, featuring teams representing different states and regions.

Which tournament is played between the top domestic teams in India?

  1. Deodhar Trophy

  2. Vijay Hazare Trophy

  3. Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

  4. Irani Cup


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Deodhar Trophy is a limited-overs cricket tournament played between the top domestic teams in India, representing different zones.

Who is the current President of the BCCI?

  1. Sourav Ganguly

  2. N. Srinivasan

  3. Shashank Manohar

  4. Roger Binny


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Roger Binny is the current President of the BCCI, elected in October 2022.

Which Indian cricketer holds the record for most runs scored in Test cricket?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Rahul Dravid

  3. Sunil Gavaskar

  4. Virender Sehwag


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for most runs scored in Test cricket, with 15,921 runs.

Who is the leading wicket-taker in Test cricket for India?

  1. Anil Kumble

  2. Kapil Dev

  3. Harbhajan Singh

  4. Ravichandran Ashwin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anil Kumble is the leading wicket-taker in Test cricket for India, with 619 wickets.

Which Indian cricketer has scored the most centuries in One Day International (ODI) cricket?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Virat Kohli

  3. Sourav Ganguly

  4. Rahul Dravid


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sachin Tendulkar has scored the most centuries in ODI cricket, with 49 centuries.

Who is the leading wicket-taker in ODI cricket for India?

  1. Anil Kumble

  2. Kapil Dev

  3. Javagal Srinath

  4. Zaheer Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anil Kumble is the leading wicket-taker in ODI cricket for India, with 337 wickets.

Which Indian cricketer has scored the most runs in Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket?

  1. Virat Kohli

  2. Rohit Sharma

  3. Suresh Raina

  4. Shikhar Dhawan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Virat Kohli has scored the most runs in T20I cricket, with 3,412 runs.

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