Cricket (Sports) (Part-II)

Total Questions: 50

1. In March 2019, Superstats, a new metrics to analyse the game of __________ 51. was launched by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras researchers and ESPNcricinfo experts. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 7.06.2019 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) cricket
Solution:Superstats, a new matrix for analyzing the cricket game, was launched in March 2019 by researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, and ESPN Cricinfo experts.

2. Which of the following stadium is the largest cricket stadium in the world? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 2.08.2019 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (d) Melbourne Cricket Ground
Solution:Melbourne Cricket Stadium is the largest cricket stadium in the world among the given options. Currently, the world's largest cricket stadium is the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad (Gujarat).

3. Who among the following was named as the Chief Executive Officer of International Cricket Council (ICC) in January 2019? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 11.06.2019 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) Manu Sawhney
Solution:Manu Sawhney was named the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in January 2019.

Currently(August 2022), Geoff Allardice has been appointed as the organization's permanent CEO.

4. As of January 2020, where is the headquarters of BCCI situated? [S.S.C. JE Electrical Exam 10.12.2020 (Shift-II) S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 5.03.2020 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (a) Mumbai
Solution:The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is the national governing body for cricket in India. It is headquartered in Mumbai. It was established in the year 1928, currently, the President of BCCI is Sourav Ganguly. The secretary is Jay Shah.

5. _________ has been elected as the 36th President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India. [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 03.12.2022 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (b) Roger Binny
Solution:Roger Binny has been elected as the 36th President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), is the national governing body of Cricket in India, its headquarter is situated at Cricket centre near Wank-hede Stadium in Mumbai.

6. Who is the first wicketkeeper of India to take 300 catches? [SSC Online Constable GD 12.02.2019 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (b) M.S. Dhoni
Solution:M.S. Dhoni (Mahendra Singh Dhoni) is the India's first wicketkeeper to take 300 catches in ODIs. In July 2018, Dhoni achieved this feat by taking the catch of Jos Buttler in the second match of the series against England.

7. As of January 2019 which Indian cricketer has achieved the feat of taking the fastest 100 wickets in One Day Internationals? [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 14.02.2019 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (b) Mohammed Shami
Solution:In January 2019, Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami achieved the feat of taking the fastest 100 wickets in One Day Internationals. He achieved this feat in his 56th match against New Zealand in Napier. Afghanistan's Rashid Khan (44 matches) holds the record for the fastest 100 wickets in One Day International cricket.

8. As of April 2021, ___________ held the record for the highest individual Women's ODI cricket score by an Indian player. She was also the only Indian spinner to take six women's ODI wickets [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 21.04.2022 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (b) Deepti Sharma
Solution:Indian cricketer Deepti Sharma achieved India's highest individual score in the women's one-day internationals. The 19-year-old reached the milestone with a stunning 188 off 160 balls. It happened during a Women's Quadrangular Series ODI match against Ireland at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom, South Africa

9. Where and with which country did Sachin Tendulkar score his 100th century? [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 18.02.2019 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (a) Shere Bangla Stadium, Bangladesh
Solution:Sachin Tendulkar scored his 100th century on 16 March 2012 while playing against Bangladesh at Shere Bangla Stadium, Mirpur (Bangladesh). Tendulkar has scored 51 centuries in Tests and 49 in ODIs.

10. Which country will host the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2019? [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 22.02.2019 (Shift-I) S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 16.09.2017 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) England and Wales
Solution:In the year 2019, the ICC Cricket World Cup was held in England and Wales. The ICC Cricket World Cup will be held in India in the year 2023.