Showing questions for February 09, 2026
- Total: 14 questions
Question 11 Feb 09, 2026
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Which 14-year-old Indian batsman scored a magnificent 175 off just 80 balls in the ICC Under-19 World Cup final and was named Player of the Tournament?
Vaibhav SuryavanshiVaibhav Suryavanshi created history with his breathtaking innings of 175 runs from 80 balls in the ICC Under-19 World Cup final against England. His extraordinary performance helped India secure their record-extending sixth U-19 World Cup title. For his consistent excellence throughout the tournament, he was deservedly crowned Player of the Tournament. He was joined by teammates Kanishk Chouhan and Henil Patel in the 12-member Team of the Tournament. Suryavanshi's innings showcased exceptional talent for his age and marked him as one of cricket's most promising future stars.
Question 12 Feb 09, 2026
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Which New Zealand batsman scored 65 runs off 42 balls to guide his team to a five-wicket victory over Afghanistan in their T20 World Cup Group D match?
Tim SeifertTim Seifert, nicknamed 'Bam Bam' in New Zealand cricket circles, played a match-winning innings of 65 off 42 balls against Afghanistan. He rescued New Zealand from a precarious 14/2 after spinner Mujeeb ur Rahman dismissed Finn Allen and Rachin Ravindra off successive balls. Seifert formed a crucial 74-run partnership with Glenn Phillips (42 off 25 balls) for the third wicket. He reached his fifty off 39 balls with a six off Mohammad Nabi's bowling. Although Nabi eventually dismissed Seifert, New Zealand comfortably chased down Afghanistan's target of 183 with Daryl Mitchell and Mitchell Santner knocking off the remaining runs.
Question 13 Feb 09, 2026
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What was Mohammed Siraj's bowling figure in India's T29-run victory over USA in their T20 World Cup opener at Wankhede Stadium?
Mar-29Mohammed Siraj made an impressive return to T20Is after June 2024, taking 3 wickets for 29 runs against USA at Wankhede Stadium. He was a last-minute replacement for the injured Harshit Rana and learned about his selection only on the morning of the match after arriving the previous day. Siraj revealed that he stuck to the same line and lengths he had bowled successfully in the Ranji Trophy, focusing on wicket-to-wicket deliveries. His disciplined bowling was part of India's strategy to take maximum wickets during the powerplay to put pressure on the opposition. Despite not being part of India's World Cup preparation camp, Siraj's experience of nearly 10 years playing for India helped him execute his plans effectively.
Question 14 Feb 09, 2026
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Which country's cricket board president arrived in Lahore ahead of virtual talks with PCB and ICC regarding Pakistan's proposed boycott of its T20 World Cup match against India?
BangladeshBangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Amin ul Islam arrived in Lahore to participate in virtual discussions involving the PCB and ICC regarding Pakistan's proposed boycott of its World Cup match against India scheduled for February 15. Pakistan had decided to boycott the match in solidarity with Bangladesh, which had refused to travel to India for World Cup matches citing security concerns and was subsequently replaced by Scotland. The situation saw a potential breakthrough after the Sri Lankan cricket board sent an email urging PCB to reconsider the boycott. ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta had also visited Colombo to meet with Sri Lankan board president Shammi Silva. The ICC has been engaging with PCB in a structured manner, emphasizing that the interest of the game must supersede unilateral actions.