Showing questions for October 28, 2025
- Total: 24 questions
Question 21 Oct 28, 2025
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Which Indian cricketer was ruled out of the remainder of the Women’s World Cup due to a knee and ankle injury sustained during the match against Bangladesh?
Pratika RawalPratika Rawal, a 25-year-old opener, was ruled out of the Women’s World Cup after suffering a knee and ankle injury while fielding against Bangladesh at DY Patil Stadium. The injury occurred when her foot got stuck in the damp outfield during the final ball of the 21st over. She had been in exceptional form, scoring 308 runs in six innings at an average of 51.33, including a century against New Zealand. Her absence is a major setback for India’s semifinal clash against Australia. A BCCI source confirmed she would miss the knockout stages.
Question 22 Oct 28, 2025
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According to Gautam Gambhir, what is the primary reason for accepting failures in India’s current T20I approach?
Commitment to an ultra-aggressive templateGautam Gambhir stated that failures are inevitable because the team has collectively committed to an ultra-aggressive template in T20 cricket. He believes that playing safe to avoid criticism—such as scoring 40 off 30 balls—is not aligned with their vision. Instead, the focus is on fearless expression and high-impact performances, even if it leads to more frequent dismissals. This philosophy is central to building a dynamic and expressive team culture under Suryakumar Yadav’s captaincy. Gambhir emphasized that only the opinions within the dressing room matter, not external criticism.
Question 23 Oct 28, 2025
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Who has been suggested by Mithali Raj as a potential replacement opener if Pratika Rawal is unfit for the Women’s World Cup semifinal?
Harleen DeolFormer India captain Mithali Raj proposed Harleen Deol as the ideal candidate to open the innings alongside Smriti Mandhana if Pratika Rawal fails to recover in time for the semifinal against Australia. Mithali noted that Harleen has often batted early and is comfortable facing the new ball. She expressed confusion over the decision to send Amanjot Kaur to open instead during the Bangladesh match, suggesting Harleen should have been given that opportunity to build chemistry with Smriti. This recommendation is based on Harleen’s experience and adaptability in top-order roles.
Question 24 Oct 28, 2025
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What did Gautam Gambhir emphasize as more important than individual runs in T20 cricket?
ImpactGautam Gambhir highlighted that in T20 cricket, 'impact' holds greater value than merely accumulating individual runs. He explained that the team’s ultra-aggressive strategy may lead to frequent failures, but what truly matters is the influence a batter has on the game’s momentum and outcome. This mindset supports high-risk, high-reward shots and encourages players to express themselves freely. Gambhir believes this approach aligns with the essence of T20 cricket and fosters a fearless dressing room environment. His comments came while defending Suryakumar Yadav’s recent low scores despite India’s Asia Cup victory.