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1)Bhausahib Nimbalkar was on 443*, with one day to go in a first-class match, just 9 short of the then world record 452* held by Bradman, but was unable break the record because opponent captain of Kathiawar refused to play after lunch at 826/4.
1)Bhausahib Nimbalkar was on 443*, with one day to go in a first-class match, just 9 short of the then world record 452* held by Bradman, but was unable break the record because opponent captain of Kathiawar refused to play after lunch at 826/4.
2)Lala Amarnath is the only bowler to get Bradman out Hit-Wicket and Prabir Sen is the only wicket-keeper to stump him.
3)Mohammed Azharuddin is the only batsman to have scored three centuries in his first three test matches.
4)Wilfred Rhodes (England) has batted at all 11 positions in test cricket. His feat was emulated by Vinoo Mankad .
5)Against England, at Lord's in 1990, India needed 24 runs to avoid the follow-on, with 1-wicket in hand. After playing the first 2 dot balls, Kapil Dev hit off-spinner Eddie Hemmings for 4 consecutive sixes to avoid the follow-on. Next ball no11 batsman Narendra Hirwani got out
6)The best test bowling figures on debut are those of Narendra Hirwani(India). He took 16 for 136 versus the West Indies. He broke Bob Massie's record of 16 for 137.
7)The 1984-85 seasons, 2nd ODI between India and Pakistan at Sialkot- India were 210/3 with Vengsarkar 94*. Match abandoned.
That match was abandoned after hearing the news of Indira Gandhi being killed.
That match was abandoned after hearing the news of Indira Gandhi being killed.
8)Ravichandran Ashwin - Only bowler to have dismissed all opposition players in a test series. He achieved this landmark against Australia in 2013, where Australia used 16 players and he had dismissed all of them at least once or more.
9)Bransby Cooper was the first Indian born cricketer to play Test cricket for any other nation.
He played his first Test match for Australia in 1877 at MCG.
He was born on March 15, 1844 in Dakha , which was formerly a part of India.
He played his first Test match for Australia in 1877 at MCG.
He was born on March 15, 1844 in Dakha , which was formerly a part of India.
10)The 1939 Timeless Durban Test was played for 9 days and yet there was no result.
Needing 969 to win in the fourth innings , England were 654 for 5 .The English team had to catch their ship so they didn't go for the target.
Needing 969 to win in the fourth innings , England were 654 for 5 .The English team had to catch their ship so they didn't go for the target.
11)India's 99th Test Cricketer Rusi Surti's Highest score was also 99.
He played 26 tests for India.He was also the first Indian to play Australia's domestic competition ( Sheffield Shield ).
He played 26 tests for India.He was also the first Indian to play Australia's domestic competition ( Sheffield Shield ).
12)Irfan Pathan has most wickets without playing a World Cup.
Irfan has 173 ODI wickets , which is highest for any bowler who has not played a single world cup game.
Irfan has 173 ODI wickets , which is highest for any bowler who has not played a single world cup game.
13)Mithali Raj holds the record for being the overall youngest cricketer, male or female, to have hit an ODI century.
She hit 114 n.o. against Ireland in 1997 (at the age of 16 years and 105 days).
She hit 114 n.o. against Ireland in 1997 (at the age of 16 years and 105 days).
14)The youngest member of the Indian women’s team, 18-year-old Jemimah Rodrigues got selected in U-19 Cricket team at the age of 12 only.
Also, she featured in Maharashtra State hockey team at the U-17 and U-19 level.
Also, she featured in Maharashtra State hockey team at the U-17 and U-19 level.
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Ponting- Most 1st inning 100s(21).
Sachin- Most 2nd inning 100s(18).
Sangakara-Most 3rd inning 100s(12)
Younis- most 4th inning 100s(5)
Ponting- Most 1st inning 100s(21).
Sachin- Most 2nd inning 100s(18).
Sangakara-Most 3rd inning 100s(12)
Younis- most 4th inning 100s(5)
16)Kapil Dev did not miss a single match during his career of 16 years because of an injury. He was also never run out during the 184 innings.
17)Sourav Ganguly is the only cricketer to have won four consecutive man of the match awards in ODIs
18)Jaydev Unadkat and Parthiv Patel played for the Indian test team before playing the Ranji Trophy.
19)58 and 75 are the only scores( under 100),Sachin didn't score in his entire career.
20)Rahul Dravid was involved in 700 partnerships the most by any batsman.
21)Allan border played 153 conscutive test matches for Australia.
