Cricket Cups — Set 7
Sports · क्रिकेट कप · Questions 61–70 of 70
The 'Anthony de Mello' Trophy is awarded to the winner of the Test series between?
Correct Answer: A. India and England
This trophy is awarded when India hosts England for a Test series. It is named after Anthony de Mello, one of the founders of the BCCI. When the series is played in England, the winner receives the Pataudi Trophy.
The 'Logan Cup' is the premier domestic first-class cricket competition of which country?
Correct Answer: D. Zimbabwe
The Logan Cup was established in Zimbabwe (then Rhodesia) in 1903. It is named after James Douglas Logan, a businessman who promoted cricket in the region. Regional teams like Mashonaland Eagles and Matabeleland Tuskers compete for it.
The 'Deodhar Trophy' is a tournament organized by which cricket body?
Correct Answer: C. BCCI
The Deodhar Trophy is a major domestic competition in India under the BCCI. It features teams like India A, India B, and sometimes the Vijay Hazare Trophy winners. It is played in the 50-over format to help players adapt to international One Day standards.
The 'Moin-ud-Dowlah Gold Cup' is one of the oldest tournaments in which Indian city?
Correct Answer: B. Hyderabad
The Moin-ud-Dowlah Gold Cup was a major fixture in the Indian cricket calendar from the 1930s. It was held in Hyderabad and often featured international stars playing for various local teams. It was one of the first tournaments in India to be played as a first-class event.
The 'Bahr-ul-Uloom' cup is a historical cricket competition in which country?
Correct Answer: A. Pakistan
This was a historical domestic tournament in Pakistan during the early years of its cricketing history. It played a role in developing talent before the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy became dominant. Pakistan has a rich history of local regional cups.
The 'Cooch Behar Trophy' is the national championship of India for?
Correct Answer: C. Under-19 Boys
This is the premier four-day (first-class format) tournament for Under-19 players in India. It tests the endurance and technique of young cricketers over multiple days. It is a major stepping stone for the national Under-19 team selection.
Which country won the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup in 2007?
Correct Answer: C. India
India won the first-ever T20 World Cup by defeating Pakistan in the final held in Johannesburg, South Africa. This victory led to a massive surge in the popularity of the T20 format worldwide. MS Dhoni led the young Indian team to this historic title.
The 'Duleep Trophy' was first contested in which year?
Correct Answer: B. 1961-62
The Duleep Trophy was introduced in the 1961-62 season to provide more competitive cricket than the Ranji Trophy. It pitted the best players from five different zones against each other. West Zone was the first winner of the Duleep Trophy.
The 'Vinoo Mankad' trophy is the name for India's national?
Correct Answer: A. U-19 One Day
This trophy serves as the One Day version of the Cooch Behar Trophy for the Under-19 age group. Players who perform well here often get noticed for the ICC Under-19 World Cup. It follows the standard international 50-over rules.
The 'Sharjah Cup' tournaments were primarily played in which format?
Correct Answer: B. One Day Internationals
The Sharjah Cricket Stadium in UAE became famous for hosting numerous ODI tournaments in the 1980s and 90s. It holds the world record for hosting the most One Day Internationals. These matches were often tri-series or four-nation cups.