Cricket (Sports) Part-II

Total Questions: 52

51. Sachin Tendulkar scored 100th century in international matches against which of the following countries? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

Correct Answer: (d) Bangladesh
Solution:Sachin Tendulkar completed his 100th International century against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup held in March 2012. Sachin Tendulkar has scored 51 Test centuries and 49 ODI centuries. Sachin retired from international cricket on November 16, 2013, after playing his the 200th match of his career against West Indies.

52. Which ground is called 'Mecca of Cricket'? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (a) Lord's
Solution:The Lord's stadium in London is called 'Mecca of Cricket', due to its golden history. It is the only cricket ground in the world that has hosted four ICC World Cup finals. The first Test match was played between England and Australia on July 21, 1884, at Lords. Both these teams played the first International ODI on August 26, 1972.