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[#346] Which Indian batsman was the first to hit 44 fours in a test match innings?
Correct Answer

(D) Laxman

Explanation

Solution: The innings at Kolkata in 2000-01 was one of the magnificent innings ever played.

[#347] Against which team did Virender Sehwag make his one day international debut?
Correct Answer

(C) Pakistan

Explanation

Solution: Sehwag made his debut against Pakistan on April 1, 1999 at Chandigarh. That is not a good day for Sehwag. He was dismissed for 1 run and go for 35 runs in his 3 overs. Pakistan won the match by 7 wickets.

[#348] Who was the first Indian woman to win a medal in the Olympics?
Correct Answer

(B) Karnam Malleshwari

Explanation

Solution: Karnam Malleshwari was the first Indian woman to win a medal in the Olympics.

[#349] Madan Lal had played 67 ODIs with his highest being 53 not out.How many runs did he make in these 67 ODIs?
Correct Answer

(C) 401

Explanation

Solution: Madanlal proved his value to the side both with his courageous middle order batting and his nippy medium pace bowling. He proved it in Tests while bowling India to victory over England at Bombay in 1981 or by rescuing the country by scoring a gallant 74 against Pakistan at Bangalore in 1983.

[#350] Ajit Agarkar made his Test debut in 1998 as a bowler. How many wickets did he take in that match including both 1st and 2nd innings?
Correct Answer

(A) 2

Explanation

Solution: Agarkar's entry into international cricket was with an avalanche of wickets that made him the fastest to 50 in ODIs.