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1. Which Australian bowler conceded the maximum runs in an innings in his Test career at Kolkata in 2001?
a) Glenn McGrath
b) Damien Fleming
c) Shane Warne

2. Who is the only Indian Test cricketer to have played Sheffield Shield cricket in Australia?
a) Rusi Surti
b) Sunil Gavaskar
c) Kapil Dev

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The correct answer is Rusi Surti.
Rusi Surti, who represented India in 26 Test matches, played for Queensland in the Australian Sheffield Shield cricket.
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Rusi Surti, who represented India in 26 Test matches, played for Queensland in the Australian Sheffield Shield cricket.

3. Which player holds the record for the longest Test career for an Indian?
a) Sunil Gavaskar
b) Lala Amarnath
c) Navjot Singh Sidhu

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The correct answer is Lala Amarnath.
Lala Amarnath had a Test career spanning 19 years. He made his debut in December 1933 and his final Test was in December 1952. He played a total of 24 Test matches.
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Lala Amarnath had a Test career spanning 19 years. He made his debut in December 1933 and his final Test was in December 1952. He played a total of 24 Test matches.

4. How many Test centuries did Sir Donald Bradman score against India?
a) None
b) Two
c) Four

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The correct answer is Four.
Bradman scored four centuries and a half-century in five Tests against India. He amassed 715 runs at the amazing average of 178.75, with a highest score of 201.
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Bradman scored four centuries and a half-century in five Tests against India. He amassed 715 runs at the amazing average of 178.75, with a highest score of 201.

5. Who was India's first Test wicketkeeper?
a) Janardan Navle
b) Lall Singh
c) Nazir Ali

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The correct answer is Janardan Navle.
Janardan Navle from Maharashtra kept wickets in India's first Test match against England in June 1932.
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Janardan Navle from Maharashtra kept wickets in India's first Test match against England in June 1932.

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