Cricket Cups — Set 2
Sports · क्रिकेट कप · Questions 11–20 of 70
The 'Sahara Cup' was a famous series of One Day Internationals played between India and Pakistan in which neutral venue?
Correct Answer: C. Toronto
The Sahara Cup was played annually in Toronto, Canada, during the late 1990s. It was designed to promote cricket in North America using the intense India-Pakistan rivalry. The series was played at the Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club.
The Cooch Behar Trophy is an Indian domestic tournament played in which age category?
Correct Answer: B. Under-19
The Cooch Behar Trophy is the national four-day cricket tournament for Under-19 cricketers. It serves as a vital scouting ground for the Indian national junior teams. It is named after the royal family of Cooch Behar who were great patrons of the game.
The Pataudi Trophy is awarded to the winner of the Test series between England and which country?
Correct Answer: B. India
This trophy was instituted in 2007 by the MCC to mark the 75th anniversary of India's first Test match. It is named after the Pataudi family, who had the distinction of playing for both England and India. When the series is held in India, it is often called the Anthony de Mello Trophy.
Which cricket tournament is known as the 'Mini World Cup'?
Correct Answer: B. ICC Champions Trophy
The ICC Champions Trophy is a global tournament featuring the top-ranked ODI nations. It was originally called the ICC KnockOut Tournament when it started in 1998. It is nicknamed the Mini World Cup because of its short duration and elite competition.
The Warne-Muralitharan Trophy is a Test cricket series played between?
Correct Answer: D. Australia and Sri Lanka
The trophy honors the two highest wicket-takers in Test history, Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan. It was first contested in the 2007-08 season to mark the 25th anniversary of Australia-Sri Lanka Test cricket. The trophy features casts of both bowlers' hands.
The Prudential Cup was the original name for the trophy of which major cricket event?
Correct Answer: A. ICC Cricket World Cup
Prudential Assurance Company was the primary sponsor for the first three editions of the World Cup from 1975 to 1983. During this era, the tournament was officially known as the Prudential Cup. India won the final Prudential Cup ever played in 1983.
The Gandhi-Mandela Trophy is the name given to the Test series played between India and which country?
Correct Answer: A. South Africa
This trophy honors two global icons of peace and non-violence, Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela. It was introduced in 2015 for the Freedom Series between the two nations. It symbolizes the historical and cultural ties between India and South Africa.
The Sheffield Shield is the premier first-class cricket competition of which country?
Correct Answer: B. Australia
The Sheffield Shield was established in 1892 and involves state teams like New South Wales and Victoria. It is named after Lord Sheffield, who donated the shield to promote Australian cricket. It is equivalent to India's Ranji Trophy in stature.
The 'Rothmans Cup' was a popular limited-overs tournament held during the 1980s in which location?
Correct Answer: A. Sharjah
Rothmans was a major sponsor for several early international tournaments held at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. These events played a key role in popularizing One Day Internationals in the Middle East. Many iconic India-Pakistan matches were part of the Rothmans trophies.
The Trans-Tasman Trophy is the prize for the Test series contested between?
Correct Answer: B. Australia and New Zealand
The trophy is named after the Tasman Sea which separates the two neighboring nations. It was first awarded in the 1985-86 season. Australia has historically been the more dominant side in the quest for this trophy.