Famous Cricket Players From Haryana


 
 
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Famous Cricket Players From Haryana

Some important cricket players from Haryana are as follow:

  • Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi He was a famous cricketer. His father Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi was also related to cricket. Masoor Ali Khan Was born on 5th January, 1941. He was the Nawab of Pataudi Princely State, Gurugram.
  • He became the captain of the Indian cricket team in the year 1962. In 1969, he published his autobiography, Tiger's Tale.
  • He was also known as Tiger Pataudi. He was married to Sharmila Tagore. He is described as one of India's greatest cricket Captain. He is also called the best fielder in the world during his time. He has got Arjuna Award (1964) and Padma Shri (1967).
  • Kapil Dev He was born on 6th January, 1959 in Chandigarh district. He is also known as Haryana Hurricane. He was named by Wisden s the Indian Cricketer of the Century in 2002.
  • India won World Cup Championship in 1983 under the Captaincy of Kapil Dev. He has been awarded by Arjuna Award, Padma Shri Award and Padma Bhushan Award.
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    Question : 1

    Which of the following cricketers was the captain of the Indian team that won the 1983 Cricket World Cup?

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 2

    Who is known as "Tiger Pataudi" and is considered one of India's greatest cricket captains?

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 3

    Which of the following cricketers from Haryana was awarded the Arjuna Award in 1980, became the first cricketer to take more than 400 wickets in Test cricket, and led India to its first-ever Cricket World Cup victory in 1983?

    Right Option : B
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