Which are the teams played in the 2007 ICC World Cup?

Which are the teams played in the 2007 ICC World Cup?

Sixteen teams are participated in the 2007 ICC World Cup. Australia, South Africa, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, West Indies, England, New Zealand, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh are the ten Test playing nations which have automatically qualified to play the World Cup. Kenya, the Netherlands, Bermuda, Scotland, Canada and Ireland came through qualifying rounds…

Which all teams have to go through qualifying rounds to play in the World Cup?

Which all teams have to go through qualifying rounds to play in the World Cup?

The Test-playing nations and ODI-playing nations qualify automatically for the World Cup finals, while the other teams have to go through a series of preliminary qualifying tournaments were introduced for the second World Cup, where two of the eight to the leading teams in the ICC Trophy. The number of teams selected through the ICC Trophy. The number of teams selected through the ICC Trophy has varied throughout the years. Currently, six teams are selected for the Cricket World Cup.

Which World Cup saw Kenya reach the semifinal?

Which World Cup saw Kenya reach the semifinal?

South Africa, Zimbabwe and Kenya hosted the 2003 World Cup. The number of teams participating in the event increased from twelve to fourteen. Kenya’s victories, including wins against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe and a forfeit by the New Zealand team, which refused to play in Kenya due to security reasons, enabled Kenya to reach the semi finals, where they lost to India. In the final, Australia made 359 runs for the loss of two wickets, the largest ever total in the final, to defeat India by 125 runs

Which World Cup saw the even returning to England?

Which World Cup saw the even returning to England?

In 1999, the World Cup returned to England, with some matches also being held in Scotland, Ireland and the Netherlands. Australia qualified for the final after reaching their target in their Super Six match against South Africa off the final over of the match. They reached the final after a tie in the semifinal (also against South Africa). In the final, Australia dismissed Pakistan for 132 and then reached their target in less than 20 overs, with eight wickets in hand.

Why was the 1996 World Cup Semifinal victory ‘awarded’ to Sri Lanka?

Why was the 1996 World Cup Semifinal victory ‘awarded’ to Sri Lanka?

The 1996 championship was held in Indian subcontinent for a second time, with the inclusion of Sri Lanka as host for some of its group stage matches. In the semi-final, Sri Lanka, headed towards a crushing victory over India at Eden Gardens (Calcutta) after their hosts lost eight wickets while scoring 120 runs in pursuit 254. Sri Lanka was awarded victory by default after riots broke out in protest against the Indian performance. Sri Lanka went on to win their maiden World Cup championship at Lahore, by defeating Australia in the final by seven wickets.

When did the flood light cricket first appeared in World Cup?

When did the flood light cricket first appeared in World Cup?

The 1992 World Cup held in Australia and New Zealand, introduced many changes to the game, such as coloured clothing, white balls, day/night matches, and an alteration to the fielding restrictions. The South African cricket team participated in the event for the first time, following the fall the apartheid regime, and the end of the international sports boycott. Pakistan overcame a dismal start to emerge as winners defeating England by 22 runs in the final.

When was the World Cup tournament held outside England for the first time?

When was the World Cup tournament held outside England for the first time?

The 1987 tournament was held in India and Pakistan, the first time the competition has been held outside England. This World Cup was known as Reliance Cup. The games were reduced from 60 to 50 overs per innings, the current standard, because of the shorter daylight hours in the Indian subcontinent, as compared to England. Australia won the championship by defeating England by runs in the final, the closest margin ever in World Cup final history.

What new changes were introduced to the 1983 – World Cup?

What new changes were introduced to the 1983 – World Cup?

The 1983 event was hosted by England for a third consecutive time. By, this time, Sri Lanka had become a Test playing nation, and Zimbabwe qualified through the ICC Trophy. A fielding circle was introduced, 30 yards away from the stumps. Four fieldsmen needed to be inside it all times. India defeated the West Indies in the finals thrillingly by the glorious efforts of the Captain Kapil Dev with the bat 175 not out and won 1983 World Cup.

Who won the second World Cup Tournament?

Who won the second World Cup Tournament?

The 1979 World Cup saw the introduction of the ICC Trophy competition to select non-Test playing teams for the World Cup with Sri Lanka and Canada qualifying. West Indies won a second consecutive World Cup Tournament, defeating England by 92 funs in the final. At their meeting, which followed the World Cup, the International Cricket Conference agreed to make the competition a quadrennial event.

Why were the first three world cup matches called Prudential Cup?

Why were the first three world cup matches called Prudential Cup?

The inaugural Cricket World Cup was hosted in 1975 by England. The first three tournaments wee held in England and officially known as the Prudential Cup after the sponsors, the Prudential Insurance Company. Eight teams participated in the first tournament – Australia, England, the West Indies, Pakistan, India and New Zealand (the six Test nations at the time), together with Sri Lanka and a composite team from East Africa. West Indies defeated Australia by 17 runs in the final at Lord’s. In the first World Cup, the matches consisted of 60 six-ball overs per team playing during the daytime in traditional form, with the players wearing cricket whites, using red cricket balls.

Why was England selected as the venue of the first World Cup?

Why was England selected as the venue of the first World Cup?

The International Cricket Council’s executive committee votes for the hosts of the tournament after examining the bids made by the nations keen to hold a Cricket World Cup. England hosted the first three competitions. The ICC decided that England should host the first tournament because it was ready to devote the resources required to organizing the inaugural event. India volunteered to host the third Cricket World Cup, but most ICC members believed England to be a more suitable venue, because the longer period of day-light in England in June meant that a match could be completed in one day.

How did the idea of the World Cup come to existence?

How did the idea of the World Cup come to existence?

The first ‘World Championship’ at international level was the 1912 Triangular Tournament, a Test cricket tournament played in England between all three Test playing nations at the time: England, Australia and South Africa. The event was not a success because the summer was exceptionally wet, making play difficult on damp uncovered pitches, and attendances were poor.


In the early 1960’s English county cricket teams began playing a shortened version of cricket, which only lasted for one day. The first One-day International even was played on the fifth day of a rain-aborted Test match between England and Australia at Melbourne in 1971, to fill the time available, and as compensation for the frustrated crowd. The success and popularity of the domestic One-day competitions in England and other parts of the world as well as the early One-day Internationals prompted the ICC to consider organizing a Cricket World Cup.

Which are the major cricket tournaments in India?

Which are the major cricket tournaments in India?

1. Ranji Trophy, 2. Irani Trophy, 3. Duleep Trophy, 4. Deodhar Trophy, 5. Wizzy Trophy, 6. C.K. Nayudu Trophy.

Ranjitsinhji, the Father of Indian Cricket never played for India. Why?

Ranjitsinhji, the Father of Indian Cricket never played for India. Why?

Ranjitsinhji did his higher studies in Cambridge in England. It was there that he rose up in his cricket career, and became a central figure in English cricket. Thus though considered the Father of Indian Cricket, Singh did not play for India.

What is Ranji Trophy?

What is Ranji Trophy?

The Ranji Trophy is a domestic first-class cricket championship played in India between different city and state sides. The competition is named after Kumar Shri Ranjitsinhji, also known as ‘Ranji’. It was launched as ‘The Cricket Championship of India’ following a meeting of the Board of Control for Cricket in India in July 1934, with the first fixtures taking place in 1934-35. Bhupinder Singh, the Maharajah of Patiala, donated the first trophy. The first Ranji Trophy was won by Bombay.

Which players made up the famous Indian spin quartet?

Which players made up the famous Indian spin quartet?

The Indian spin quartet is the collective name given to the famous Indian spin bowlers of the 1960’s and 70’s. Erapalli Prasanna and Srinivas Venkataraghavan (both off spinners), Bhagwat Subramanya Chandrasekhar (a leg spinner) and Bishen Singh Bedi (a left arm spinner). Between them, they played more than 225 Test matches, taking around 800 wickets. They were one of the most deadly combinations in world cricket. However, this four hardly played together in the same match.

What does the BCCI stands for?

What does the BCCI stands for?

The Board of Control for Cricket in India, or BCCI, is the apex governing body for cricket in India, and lays down its law. The Board, formed in 1929, is a society, registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act. It has the authority to select players, umpires and officials to represent the country in international events, and exercises total control over them. Without its recognition, no competitive cricket involving Indian players can be hosted within, or outside the country. It is India’s richest sporting body, and one of the richest sports bodies in the whole world.

When did India play her first Test Match?

When did India play her first Test Match?

India was invited into the Imperial Cricket Council in 1926. She made her debut as a Test cricket-playing-nation in England in 1932, led by CK Nayudu. The team was not strong in its batting at this point and went on to lose by 158 runs. The Indian team continued to improve throughout the 1930’s and 40’s but did not achieve an international victory during this period. The team’s first series as an independent country was in 1948 against Sir Donald Bradman’s Australia. Australia won the five match series, 4-0.

India recorded their first Test victory against England at Madras in 1952.

How did cricket come to India?

How did cricket come to India?

The British brought cricket to India in the early 1700’s, with the first cricket match being played in 1721. In 1848, the Parsi community in Mumbai formed the Oriental Cricket Club, the first cricket club to be established by Indians. After slow beginnings, the Parsis were eventually invited by the Europeans to play a match in 1877. By 1912, the Parsis, Hindus and Muslims of Bombay played a quadrangular tournament with the Europeans every year. In the early 1900s some Indians went on to play for the English cricket team. Some of these such Ranjitsinhji and KS Duleepsinhji were greatly appreciated by the British and their names went on to be used for the Ranji Trophy and Duleep Trophy – tow of the major domestic tournaments in India. In 1911, an Indian team went on their first official tour of England, but only played English county teams and not the English cricket team.

Which team got out for no score?

Which team got out for no score?

This happened North of Scotland League game at in May 1964. The home team scored a decent 145 decent runs for five wickets. Then the Ross county team stepped in to bat. Then it was a tale of regular trekking back to the pavilion for the Ross county team. All them together could not score a single run!

When did South Africa returned to international cricket?

When did South Africa returned to international cricket?

After a long time South Africa marked their historic return to international cricket with a One-day international against India in Kolkata, on November 10, 1991. They lost the match by three wickets. Sachin Tendulkar (62 runs 73 balls) helped India to win the match. Clive Rice was the Captain of South Africa. South Africa won the 3rd match of the series.

Which is arguably the greatest One-day match in the history of cricket?

Which is arguably the greatest One-day match in the history of cricket?

The match between South Africa and Australia in 2006 is regarded by many as the greatest One-day match ever played. Australia scored a record breaking 434 runs in 50 overs. South Africa’s reply was equally good. With the help of a sparkling century by Herschelle Gibbs, South Africa achieved the target with one ball remaining.

Which county match was completed in 10 minutes?

Which county match was completed in 10 minutes?

A Benson & Hedges cricket match between Worcester and Somerset in 1979 was completed in 10 minutes. At a certain stage in the tournament, the Somerset team had the maximum 9 points followed closely by Worcestershire and Glamorgan with 6 points. There was one more condition to qualify for the finals and that was that Worcester and Glamorgan must significantly improve their wicket taking rates so that they were superior to that of Somerset.


Somerset opened the bowling. In a single over, they conceded just one run, and that too, from a no ball. Then Captain Brian Rose declared his innings closed and asked Worcester to go in and bat. They did. They scored the required two runs without loss of wicket. This drama took just ten minutes to unfold. Somerset lost! But Rose’s real aim was to ensure that Worcester team did not improve their wicket taking rate and eventually overtake his team in the points count!

Which was the first ‘Tie Test’ for India?

Which was the first ‘Tie Test’ for India?

In 1960 the first tied test was played between West Indies and Australia at Brisbane. Second one was between India and Australia at Chennai in 1986. When declaring his second innings, both team had equal chances of winning the test. In the last over India needed five runs to win with only one wicket in hand. Ravi Shastri scored 4 runs and crossed over. The scores were now tied. In the next ball Greg Mathews got Maninder leg before wicket. And the game ended in a tie.

Which cricket match is known by the score board reading “22 runs off 1 ball”?

Which cricket match is known by the score board reading “22 runs off 1 ball”?

In case rain delayed a cricket match ‘rain rule’ is applied to decide the overs to be played. South Africa had to pay heavy price due to this rule in 1992 World Cup semi final.

Towards the end of the thrilling game, South Africa just needed 22 runs from 13 deliveries with four wickets in hand. At that time a short shower interrupted the game.

Eleven minutes, after waiting for the shower to subside, the South African batsmen came out to the pitch. They thought that there were still seven deliveries left, enough to get past the target. But according to this convoluted rule, there was just one ball to be played and South Africa had to score 22 runs to win. Their batsman Brian McMillan just managed to get a single and left the field in disgust

Which cricket match is notorious for under-arm bowling?

Which cricket match is notorious for under-arm bowling?

The ‘incident’ took place in the third match in the World Series final between Australia and New Zealand. The final was the best of five, 50 over games. The last batsman of New Zealand Brian McKechnie, had to score six runs from the final delivery of the over, to tie the game and force a replay. To prevent this, Greg Chappell instructed his brother Trevor Chappell to bowl under-arm, which was still permitted in Australian One-day games! Within weeks this practice was banned. Trevor Chappell bowled under-arm and the batsman could only manage to block the ball, which was rolling along the ground. Australia won by six wickets.

It was a shameful incident, and Greg later expressed regret for his unsportsmanlike behaviour

Who was the first cricket player to be knighted for his services to the game?

Who was the first cricket player to be knighted for his services to the game?

Plum Warner was the first person to be knighted for his services to cricket in 1937. Richard Hadlee (1990) is the only person to be knighted for his services to cricket while still playing test cricket.

Which cricketers have the distinction of scoring centuries on their own debut and their country’s debut in Test Cricket?

Which cricketers have the distinction of scoring centuries on their own debut and their country’s debut in Test Cricket?

Charles Bannerman and Dave Houghton of Zimbabwe and Aminul Islam of Bangladesh are the only cricketers to score centuries on their own and their country’s debut in Test cricket.

Which cricketer has the honour of taking the first wicket in Test cricket?

Which cricketer has the honour of taking the first wicket in Test cricket?

On the 15th March 1877, Allen Hill became the first man to take a wicket in Test Cricket when he bowled Nat Thompson for 1. He then went on to become the first man to take a catch in Test cricket, when he caught T.P Horan off the bowling of Alfred Shaw of Nottinghamshire.

Which Australian cricketer is currently the coach of the Indian Cricket Team?

Which Australian cricketer is currently the coach of the Indian Cricket Team?

Greg Chappel is currently the coach of Indian cricket team. He was an outstanding Australian batsman of his generation. He made a century in his first and final Tests. He scored 7110 runs and 24 centuries in 87 tests. 247 is his highest test score. Perhaps the most outstanding batting of his career left no trace on the record-books-his 621 runs at 69 five unauthorized World Series Cricket ‘Super Tests’ in the Caribbean in 1979, off a West Indian attack of unprecedented hostility. He was probably not such an effective captain as his elder brother Ian, but he nonetheless won 21 of his 48 Tests, and lost only 13. He lost the Ashe in 1977 but reclaimed them in 1982-83. His feat of scoring centuries in each innings of his captaincy debut is unequalled. After retiring Greg Chappel went into coaching, spending some time with South Australia and working as a consultant at Pakistan’s National Cricket Academy. He also worked as a commentator for ABC Radio. In May 2005, he was appointed coach of the Indian national cricket team on a two-year term.

Who was arguably the best One-day batsman on 1980’s?

Who was arguably the best One-day batsman on 1980’s?

Vivian Richards is referred to as one of the greatest One-day batsman in the history of cricket, and the best batsman of 80’s. He is known for his destructive style of batting which tore apart many bowling attacks of the world. Richards made his Test match debut for the West Indies cricket team in 1974 against India at Bangalore. He has scored 8540 Test runs in 121 matches and 6721 runes in 187 matches. In 1975,, Richards helped the West Indies to win the inaugural Cricket World Cup. Richards preferred to wear cap rather than a cricket helmet, even against the fastest bowlers such as Dennis Lillee, Jeff Thomson and Bob Willis!

Who is the greatest leg spinner of all time?

Who is the greatest leg spinner of all time?

Shane Warne of Australia is generally regarded as the greatest leg spinner in cricket history. He is currently the record holder for taking the most wickets in Tests. He is the only bowler to take 700 wickets in Tests. He had taken 708 at the end of his career. He has captured 293 wickets in 194 One-day international matches. On 3 January, he achieved the milestone of taking 1000 international wickets (combined total from tests and one-day internationals). He was the second bowler to reach this milestone after Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan. As a batsman, he has scored the most runs of any Test cricketer without making a century.


Shane Warne had an undistinguished Test debut, taking 1/150 against India at Sydney. But later, he re-invented himself to become one of the most exciting bowlers to watch. Shane Warne helped Australia win the World Cup in 1999. Warne retired from international cricket in January 2007, following Australia’s 5-0 Ashes series victory over England

In which way the Karachi Test gave fame to Irfan Pathan?

In which way the Karachi Test gave fame to Irfan Pathan?

In 2005-2006, in the third Test between India and Pakistan held at Karachi, Indian fast bowler Irfan Pathan made his Test Hat-Trick wicket. He made this as a Test World record by taking the Hat-Trick off the first three balls of the first over of the second innings of the third Test. He dismissed Imran Farhat by caught by Rahul Dravid in the Slip, and in the second ball he dismissed Younis Khan by a Leg Before Wicket and in the next ball Mohammad Yousuf was clean bowled by the young Indian pace man. The three batsmen were sent back to the pavilion without scoring a run. But Pakistan won the match.

Which batsman has scored the most centuries in One-day cricket?

Which batsman has scored the most centuries in One-day cricket?

Sachin Tendulkar of India holds the record for scoring the most One-day centuries and most Test centuries (as on March 1, 2007). Tendulkar, the greatest Indian batsman holds several other batting records. He is currently the highest run getter in One-day cricket. As on March 1, he had scored 14783 runs in 381 matches with 41 centuries. 186 not out is his highest score. In Tests, Tendulkar has scored 10, 668 runs in 135 matches, with 35 centuries. Sachin is also the most caped player currently playing international cricket. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen cricket has ever seen.


Sachin played his first international match against Pakistan in Karachi 1989. He made just 15 runs in his first test innings. His maiden Test century came against England in August, at Old Trafford. But his first ODI century came on September 9, 1994 against Australia in Sri Lanka at Colombo. It had taken Tendulkar 79 ODIs to score a century!


Tendulkar along with Brian Lara holds the record of being the fastest to score 10, 000 runs in Test cricket history. Sachin’s performance in the World Cup are even better. He holds the record for scoring the most runs (1, 732 at an average of 59.72) in World Cup history. He scored 673 runs in 2003 Cricket World Cup, the highest by any player in a single cricket World Cup

Who is famous for the last ball sixer in Sharjah?

Who is famous for the last ball sixer in Sharjah?

Pakistan batsman, Javed Miandad is the famous for that unforgettable last ball sixer in Sharjah. This was one of the highlights of Javed’s great career, and came during the Australasia Cup in 1986. The Pakistan team had managed to make it to the final and were up against India. India batted first and scored 245 runs. Miandad came in to bat at number 4, with the score at 39 for 2 wickets and the required run rate had risen to 7 an over. With four runs required off the last ball, Miandad struck a dramatic six that sealed the victory for Pakistan.


Javed Miandad, was born in Karachi, Pakistan. He had a long career a an international cricketer for Pakistan between 1975 and 1996, and is generally regarded as Pakistan’s greatest ever batsman. He was a great entertainer with his flamboyant style, and ranks among the top tier in cricket history. He also had three mildly successful but controversial coaching runs with the Pakistan team as well

Which Indian bowler took 10 wickets in an innings?

Which Indian bowler took 10 wickets in an innings?

Anil Kumble took 10 wickets in an innings. This feat was achieved against Pakistan in 1999 at Delhi. Kumble shares this record with only one bowler (Jim Laker) in Test history. Kumble is a right arm leg spinner, with an unorthodox style of bowling. He is most famous for his ‘flipper’. He made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka at Sharjah in the Australasia Cup on April 25, 1990. He also made his Test debut in that year, in India’s tour of England in the second Test. Kumble is the leading wicket taker, and the greatest match-winning bowler for India. He has taken 547 wickets in 113 test matches. He has achieved ‘5 wickets in an innings’ 33 times. Kumble is only the second player (after Shane Warne) to score 2000 runs and take over 500 Test Wickets. On June 11, 2006 Kumble surpassed Courtney Walsh with 520 wickets to take the 4th place.

Who in known as ‘Sunny’ and ‘The Little Master’?

Who in known as ‘Sunny’ and ‘The Little Master’?

Sunil Gavaskar is known as ‘Sunny’ and ‘the Little Master’. He is regarded as one of the best batsmen in World Cricket, and is, arguably the best opening batsman in Test Cricket. Gavaskar was the first player to score 10, 000 runs in Test cricket. He broke several batting records, and was once the game’s leading fun getter and century maker. Gavaskar made a spectacular Test debut in 1971, scoring 774 runs in his first Test series against the West Indies, helping India to become one of the few teams to defeat the West Indies at home in the Caribbean. From then, until his retirement in 1987, he was the anchor and mainstay of the Indian batting line-up. Gavaskar was the holder of the record for the most number of Test centuries (34) until 2005, Sachin Tendulkar broke that record. Gavaskar scored an aggregate of 10, 122 runs in Tests. Gavaskar scored only one One-day century

Who was the first black man to play Test Cricket for South Africa?

Who was the first black man to play Test Cricket for South Africa?

Makhaya Ntini was the first black man to play test cricket for South Africa. Henry Olonga was the first Zimbabwean test cricketer

Which Indian Captain steered India to a World Cup victory?

Which Indian Captain steered India to a World Cup victory?

Kapil Dev was the captain when India won the World Cup in 1983. He is regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders to have ever played the game. He was named by Wisden as the ‘Indian Cricketer of the Century’ in 2002. Kapil made his international cricket debut against Pakistan at Faisalabad in 1978 – 79. In 1982 – 83 he was appointed captain. Then he led India to the stunning World Cup win of 1983. His best bowling analysis of 9/83 came the same year against West Indies at Ahmedabad. He became in the second bowler ever to take 400 wickets in Test cricket in 1991 – 92. In early 1994, he became the highest wicket taker in the world breaking the record held by Sir Richard Hadlee. Courtney Walsh broke Kapil’s record in 1999. Kapil is the only player to have achieved the all-rounder’s double of 4, 000 Test runs and 400 Test wickets. Kapil Dev retired from playing cricket in 1994

Which batsman scored 500 runs in an innings?

Which batsman scored 500 runs in an innings?

This great record was created by one of the greatest ever cricketers, Brian Lara. After Sir Don Bradman, cricket has not seen a batsman who has made so many high scores. The score of 501 not out is the world record in first class matches. Lara is also the world record holder for the highest score in Test innings – 400 not out. He is one of the only two batsmen in Test Cricket history (again in company of Sir Bradman) to score two triple centuries. He has aggregated 11, 953 runs in 131 tests, with 34 hundreds. Nine of his centuries are double centuries! He also holds the record for the highest total number of runs in a Test Career, after overtaking Allan Border in November 2005. He is the only man to have reclaimed the Test record score scored 375 against England in 1994, a record that stood until Mathew Hayden’s 380 against Zimbabwe in 2003. Then Lara scored 400 not our against England in 2004! Lara began his cricket career while at school. Aged 14, he amassed 745 runs in the schoolboys’ league. In 1990, he made his test debut for West Indies against Pakistan. Lara is considered by many as the world’s best batsman. During the match in 1994, Lara playing for Warwickshire, was dropped by Chris Scott, the Durham wicket keeper. Then Lara was on 18. Lara went on to make another 483 runs and finished at 501 not out!

Who led West Indies to two World Cup victories?

Who led West Indies to two World Cup victories?

Clive Lloyd was the captain of the West Indies team during its zenith. Lloyd steered the West Indies to two World Cup victories. He was one of the most successful cricket captains of all time. Lloyd was a tall, powerful middle order batsman, and occasional medium-pace bowler. He was the first West Indian player to earn 100 international caps.


Lloyd scored 7515 runs in 110 Test matches with 19 centuries, 242 not out being his highest score. His batting average is 46.67. He also took 10 wickets in tests. In 1971, he was named ‘Wisden Cricketer of the Year’. Lloyd managed the West Indies team in the late 1990s and also coached and commentated. He is currently an ICC match referee

Who is spoken of by many as the best all rounder of all time?

Who is spoken of by many as the best all rounder of all time?

Sir Garfield Sobers of West Indies is one of the greatest players cricket has seen and referred to by many as the best all rounder of all time. In 93 Test matches Sobers has scored 8032 runs at an average of 54.87. He has also taken 235 Test Wickets.


Sobers began his career as a slow left-arm bowler. His Test career started in 1953 – 54. The highlight of it was the 365 not out against Pakistan in 1957 – 58. This remained a world record for several years. Sober’s total of 8032 runs also was a world record for some years. Sobers led West Indies in 39 Tests.

What happened in the last innings by Bradman?

What happened in the last innings by Bradman?

14th August 1948 was the last day of Don Bradman’s career. Bradman had to score just four runs, to end his test career with an average of 100. Leg spinner Eric Hollies, sent a good delivery, which was safely collected by the wicket keeper Godfrey Evans. The second ball dropped on exactly the same spot, but this time it was the googly, turning the other way. Bradman didn’t spot it and was clean bowled! He turned and looked round his wicket in disbelief.


The Bradman walked away, from the crease, and also from a legendary career..!

Who is the best ever batsman in the history of cricket?

Who is the best ever batsman in the history of cricket?

Sir Donald Bradman (1908 – 2001) is referred to as the greatest batsman in the history of the game. He made his Test debut for Australia in 1928 – 29. In only 52 test matches Bradman scored 6996 runs at an unbelievable average of 99.94! This included 29 centuries. 12 out of these wee double hundreds and two were triple hundreds. His highest Test score was 334.

The fact that today’s best batting averages are around 60 establishes the greatness of this outstanding batsman.

Bradman’s artistry with the bat was a treat to watch. He was a courageous batsman who withstood the vicious bodyline attack of Harold Larwood, who could bowl at speeds above 145 km/h, in 1930’s.

Which cricketer has won four successive “Man of the Match” awards in one day Cricket?

Which cricketer has won four successive “Man of the Match” awards in one day Cricket?

Sourav Ganguly is the only cricketer to have won four successive “Man of the Match” awards in One-day Internationals. Paul Collingwood of England is the only man to score a century, and take 6 wickets in an ODI. In a match against Bangladesh in 2005, he scored 112 runs and took 6/31 in 10 overs – a truly amazing performance!

When were fielding restrictions introduced into the rules of One-day cricket?

When were fielding restrictions introduced into the rules of One-day cricket?

In the early 1980’s, in a One day match between England and West Indies, the Windies needed 4 runs off the last ball. The England captain, Mike Brearley put all the fielders and the wicket keeper on the fence to prevent a boundary from being scored. Fielding restrictions were then introduced in the Benson & Hedges Cup in Australia and were adopted for all ODIs after the 1992 World Cup.

What is the lowest score put up on the scoreboard by a team in One-day cricket?

What is the lowest score put up on the scoreboard by a team in One-day cricket?

At Cape Town in 1992 – 93, the then World Cup champions Pakistan were dismissed for 43 runs against West Indies in an ODI – at that time the lowest ever. Their record was broken by Zimbabwe in 2001-02, when they scored 38 all out against Sri Lanka then dismissed Canada for 36 in the 2002-03 World Cup, but Zimbabwe wanted the record back! In 2004, they reclaimed their dubious distinction with 35 all out, again against Sri Lanka.

Has any batsman ever scored four successive One-day centuries?

Has any batsman ever scored four successive One-day centuries?

No one has ever scored 4 successive One-day centuries. Herschelle Gibbs scored 3 successive centuries, and was on 97, when South Africa needed 4 to win. Alok Kapali bowled a wide ball, which went for 4, and Gibbs was denied the record by the tiniest of margins again!

What did Kerry Packer do to make cricket more popular?

What did Kerry Packer do to make cricket more popular?

Australian television media mogul, Kerry Packer broke all the ruled of traditional cricket! Packer introduced day and night matches in place of slow moving Test cricket. He brought in coloured outfits instead of customary white. Matches were played for the sole purpose of televising them.

Kerry Packer had requested for the televising and broadcasting rights of the Ashes series in 1977 for his television company called Channel 9. When the Australian Cricket Control Board refused him permission, Kerry Packer launched a parallel series known as the World Series. With the live telecast of the matches played by the team, Packer brought cricket to living rooms

Which cricketer faced the first ball to be bowled in One-day cricket?

Which cricketer faced the first ball to be bowled in One-day cricket?

Geoff Boycott, who is today very popular in India as a cricket commentator, faced the first ball in one-day cricket. Graham McKenzie was the bowler.

How is modern One-day cricket different from what was played in its early days?

How is modern One-day cricket different from what was played in its early days?
When One-day cricket came into being, the English brought some interesting conventions also along with it! Here are some of them,

1. Bowlers had to concentrate on not allowing the batsmen to take runs, rather than getting wickets.
2. The scoring ate had to increase gradually from an initial low. In other words, it had to have the momentum of a car moving up from the first, to the top gear.
3. Spin bowlers are not to be included in one day cricket.
4. The team should not have batsmen who strike the ball very high. Batsmen who strike high in the first 25 overs also have no place in the team.

But batsmen who hit left and right, in and out of the ground are the rage of today’s One-day matches. Spinners have also become a crucial part of such matches. The modern style is to score as many runs as possible even in the first 15 overs which are subject to fielding regulations.

When did flood light cricket first appear?

When did flood light cricket first appear?

World Series Cricket staged the first floodlight cricket match at the Melbourne on 14th December 1977. The Australian XI played against World XI. Play started at 2.30 pm and flood lights were switched on at 6.30 pm.

When were coloured uniforms first used in One-day cricket?

When were coloured uniforms first used in One-day cricket?

It was in 1992 World Cup that coloured outfits came to be used for the first time. 1992 was also the first World Cup that saw day and night cricket.