Showing questions for February 01, 2026
- Total: 20 questions
Question 16 Feb 01, 2026
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Which two teams qualified for the Ranji Trophy quarterfinals from Elite Group A after the conclusion of the league stage in February 2026?
Vidarbha and AndhraVidarbha and Andhra both finished with 31 points from seven matches in Elite Group A of the Ranji Trophy. Andhra topped the group on superior net run rate while Vidarbha secured second position. Vidarbha progressed to the quarterfinals by defeating Uttar Pradesh by four wickets in Nagpur, chasing down 201 runs with Aman Mokhade scoring 83 and Danish Malewar contributing 54. Andhra secured their top position by settling for a draw against Nagaland in Sovima, knowing that a draw would be sufficient to finish first in the group. Jharkhand finished third in the group after defeating Odisha by four wickets in Jamshedpur.
Question 17 Feb 01, 2026
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Which Punjab shooter won the Junior men's skeet T2 finals with a perfect score of 36 out of 36 shots during the Shotgun National Selection Trials?
Harviraj SinghHarviraj Singh delivered a flawless performance in the Junior men's skeet T2 finals by hitting all 36 targets without a single miss. Punjab shooters dominated the event by achieving a clean sweep of the podium positions with Harviraj Singh taking gold, Harazeerz Singh Atwal securing silver, and Gurfateh Singh Sandhu claiming bronze. In the senior men's category, Anantjeet Singh Naruka also hit a perfect 36 in the finals to edge past Jyotiraditya Singh Sisodiya who finished with 35 hits. The trials were crucial for selection purposes ahead of upcoming international competitions. This clean sweep demonstrated Punjab's continued dominance in shotgun shooting disciplines at the national level.
Question 18 Feb 01, 2026
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Which defending champion football club threw away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 against Paris FC in Ligue 1, following their embarrassing Champions League exit?
MarseilleMarseille suffered another disappointing result by conceding two late goals to draw 2-2 against Paris FC after leading 2-0 through a Mason Greenwood penalty and an assist for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. This collapse came just days after their humiliating 3-0 defeat to Club Brugge that eliminated them from Champions League contention. Coach Roberto De Zerbi expressed his frustration, stating he was taking the result 'very badly' and noted that 'the lights went out in the last 10 minutes.' Paris FC's Jonathan Ikone scored in the 82nd minute and Ilan Kebbal equalized with a stoppage-time penalty after goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli fouled an opponent. De Zerbi publicly questioned his players' attitude and hunger, emphasizing the need for desire until the final whistle.
Question 19 Feb 01, 2026
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Which Delhi batsman finished the Ranji Trophy group stage with the highest individual run tally of 949 runs despite his team failing to secure a single victory?
Ayush DosejaAyush Doseja, a 23-year-old batsman, amassed an impressive 949 runs in seven matches at an average of 105.44 during the Ranji Trophy group stage, including four centuries and five fifties. Despite his stellar individual performance, Delhi had a disappointing campaign, finishing seventh in the eight-team Group D points table with six draws and one defeat but no wins. Doseja revealed that he idolizes Virat Kohli and received valuable advice from the Indian superstar during the Vijay Hazare Trophy, where Kohli urged him to 'give 200 percent' when representing Delhi as it is 'a big deal.' His unbeaten 159 helped Delhi force a draw against Mumbai in their final group match. Doseja made his Ranji Trophy debut earlier in the season against Hyderabad.
Question 20 Feb 01, 2026
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Which country announced a boycott of its scheduled T20 World Cup 2026 group match against India on February 15 in Colombo while still participating in the rest of the tournament?
PakistanPakistan's government officially announced through a social media statement that while the national cricket team would participate in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 being co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, they would not take the field for their scheduled February 15 match against India in Colombo. This decision was framed as a political protest showing solidarity with Bangladesh, which had been removed from the tournament after the ICC declined its request to shift matches from India to Sri Lanka on security grounds. The Pakistan Cricket Board had previously indicated it would reassess participation following Bangladesh's exclusion. The announcement ended days of speculation about Pakistan's stance amid heightened regional political tensions. The decision is expected to have significant repercussions for tournament organizers and bilateral cricket relations.