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A)
Suryakumar Yadav
B)
David Warner
C)
Glenn Maxwell
D)
Shubhman Gill

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Suryakumar Yadav

India’s Suryakumar Yadav was named ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year for 2023 on Wednesday (24th Jan 2024). The star India batter continued his rise in T20I cricket with 733 runs in 17 innings in 2023 with a strike rate of 155.95. he left behind Sikandar Raza, Alpesh Ramjani and Mark Chapman to clinch the award.

Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year : West Indies captain Hayley Matthews won the ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year for 2023.

Matthews T20I record in 2023 : 700 runs and 19 wickets in 14 matches

Men’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year (2023) :

* New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra was named the ICC Men’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year for 2023. The Kiwi all-rounder beat South Africa pacer Gerald Coetzee, Sri Lanka fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka and Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal to win the ward. Ravindra had a brilliant ODI World Cup 2023 where he smashed 578 runs as New Zealand reached the semi-finals.


Rachin Ravindra’s record in 2023 :

* 820 ODI runs at 41, Strike Rate 108.03, 18 wickets at 46.61, economy 6.02
* 91 T20I runs at 18.20, Strike Rate 133.82, 5 wickets at 32.80, economy 9.11


Women’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2023 :

* Australia’s Phoebe Litchfield was named the ICC Women’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year for 2023. Other nominees were Bangladesh’s Marufa Akter, England pacer Lauren Bell and Scotland all-rounder Darcey Carter.


Phoebe Litchfield’s record in 2023 :

* 87 Test runs at 21.75
* 344 ODI runs at 49.14
* 88 T20I runs at 88


Men’s Associate Cricketer of the Year 2023 :

* Bas de Leede of Netherlands was named as the ICC Men’s Associate Cricketer of the Year 2023. He was Netherlands’ best player during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifier and the ODI World Cup in India.


Women’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2023 :

* Queentor Abel of Kenya was named ICC Women’s Associate Cricketer of the Year 2023. She took 30 T20I wickets at an average of 7.36 and scored 476 T20I runs at 34..

Source : First Post

A)
PV Sindhu
B)
Tai Tzu Ying
C)
Ankita Raina
D)
Chen Yu Fei

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Tai Tzu Ying

An inspired Tai Tzu Ying secured her first women's singles India Open title with a dominating straight-game win over Chen Yu Fei, in Delhi on 21st January 2024, Sunday.

The former world number one from Chinese Taipei, who is set to retire after this season, used her cross-court smashes and delightful drops to completely outplay her Chinese rival 21-16 21-12 in the summit clash which was a rematch of the Tokyo Olympic final.

On that evening, the Chinese had the last laugh but Tai Tzu on Sunday showed why she is revered as one of the greatest players of the game with a masterclass performance at the KD Jadhav Indoor stadium here.

Earlier, Thailand's Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai claimed the Mixed Doubles title, defeating World No. 5 duo Jiang Zhen Bang and Wei Ya Xin of China 21-16, 21-16 in the final of Super 750 badminton tournament.

Indian pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, the 2022 champions, will face reigning world champions Kang Min Hyuk and Seo Seung Jae of South Korea in the men's doubles final in the last match of the evening..

Source : Outlook India

A)
Deepak Punia
B)
Sushil Kumar
C)
Bajrang Punia
D)
Ravi Kumar Dahiya

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Ravi Kumar Dahiya

Tokyo Olympic silver medallist Ravi Kumar Dahiya, who missed the entire 2023 international season due to injuries, marked his return with a bronze medal at the Grand Prix De France Henri Deglane  wrestling tournament in Nice, France .

The Indian wrestler won his 61kg freestyle bronze medal bout 10-4 against Kairat Amirtayev of Kazakhstan. Dahiya trailed 2-4 in the first minute but used his experience to clinch the contest * convincingly.

* Dahiya overcame Julien Zinser of Germany in the round of 16 via technical superiority (13-2) followed by a 12-6 win over Zangar Kabylbekov of Kazakhstan in the quarter-final. However, the Indian suffered a 6-3 defeat against Arman Eloyan of France in the semi-final and was pulled into the  bronze medal bout.


* Dahiya last competed on the international stage at the 2022 World Wrestling Championships. He was ruled out of the Asian Championships in April 2023 after he sustained Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) injuries on his right knee in February during practice.

* He aggravated the injury during the national trials in July  for the Asian Games and was forced out of action for the rest of the year. Subsequently, he did not compete at the World Wrestling Championships in Belgrade, a qualifying event for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

* For the upcoming events, Dahiya is expected to come down from 61kg to 57kg weight category. He is likely to compete at the Asian Olympic Games Qualifier in Kyrgyzstan in  April and the World Olympic Qualifiers in Turkey in May 2024..

Source : The States Man

A)
Virat Kohli
B)
David Warner
C)
Rohit Sharma
D)
Suryakumar Yadav

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Rohit Sharma

India’s Rohit Sharma holds the record for the most centuries in T20I cricket.

Since his T20I debut against England during a T20 World Cup 2007 clash in Durban, Rohit Sharma has smashed five hundreds in international cricket's shortest format.

Australia’s Glenn Maxwell and Suryakumar Yadav of India are second on the list for most centuries in T20I cricket, having slammed four hundreds each in T20 internationals.

The likes of Czech Republic’s Sabawoon Davizi, New Zealand’s Colin Munro and Babar Azam of Pakistan share the third spot for the most centuries in T20I cricket. All three cricketers have recorded three centuries in T20I format.

Meanwhile, Muhammad Waseem, Evin Lewis, George Munsey, Glenn Phillips, Martin Guptill, Aaron Finch, KL Rahul, David Miller, Brendon McCullum, and Chris Gayle have hit two tons in T20Is. Know the cricketers with the most centuries in T20I cricket..

Source : Sports Adda

A)
Joe Root
B)
Pat Cummins
C)
Virat Kohli
D)
Suryakumar Yadav

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Pat Cummins

The cricketing world witnessed outstanding performances in December 2023, and the International Cricket Council (ICC) duly recognized the brilliance of Australia’s Pat Cummins and India’s Deepti Sharma. In a month that showcased cricketing prowess across formats, Cummins and Sharma stood out, earning the prestigious ICC Men’s and Women’s Player of the Month awards.

1. Pat Cummins: A Bowling Maestro :


Australia’s skipper, Pat Cummins, capped off a stellar year with the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for December. Cummins played a pivotal role in Australia’s Test series triumph against Pakistan, displaying exceptional leadership and bowling prowess.

* Dominant Test Series Performance : Cummins led from the front in Australia’s Test series victory over Pakistan, contributing significantly to their successful campaign in 2023.

* Inspiring Melbourne Spell : The highlight of Cummins’ month came in the second Test against Pakistan in Melbourne, where he showcased his bowling mastery by taking ten wickets. His crucial five-for in the second innings, including the prized wicket of Mohammed Rizwan, secured a dramatic victory for Australia.

* Accolades and Nominations : Cummins, who played a key role in Australia winning the World Test Championship and the Men’s Cricket World Cup in 2023, is now nominated for the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy in the ICC Awards 2023.


2. Deepti Sharma: Multi-Format Brilliance


India’s Deepti Sharma made history by winning her maiden ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for December. Sharma’s exceptional performances across all three formats, especially against England and Australia, earned her this well-deserved recognition.

* T20I and Test Brilliance : Sharma began the month with solid contributions in T20Is against England, setting the stage for a remarkable Test performance. In the Test against England, she scored 67 runs and showcased her bowling prowess with a stunning nine-wicket haul.

* Test Triumph Against Australia : Deepti continued her exceptional run in the Test against Australia, top-scoring with a crucial 78 runs, contributing significantly to India’s eight-wicket victory.

* Consistent ODI Performances : The subsequent ODI matches against Australia witnessed more brilliance from Sharma, including a remarkable five-for in one encounter.

A)
Rameshbabu Praggnanand
B)
Gukesh D
C)
Vidit Gujarati
D)
Pantala Harikrishna

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Rameshbabu Praggnanand

Chess prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa made headlines by securing the number one spot among India's chess players following his impressive victory over World champion Ding Liren at the 2024 Tata Steel Chess tournament.

The 18-year-old defeated the reigning champion with the black pieces, and surpassed the legendary Viswanathan Anand to claim the top position in India.

Praggnanandhaa expressed his surprise at the outcome, stating, "I felt I equalized very easily, and then somehow things started to go wrong for him. Even after I won the pawn, I felt it should be holdable."

The young chess sensation, who started playing at the age of 5, emphasized the significance of defeating a world champion, saying, "The first time winning against a world champion in classical chess feels good."

In 2018, Praggnanandhaa became India's youngest Grandmaster and the world's second-youngest at the age of 12. Known for his exceptional skills and achievements, he is the fifth-youngest person ever to attain the title of Grandmaster.

Remarkably, his elder sister, R Vaishali, is also a Grandmaster, making them the world's first-ever brother-sister GM duo.

Meanwhile, in the Masters category of the Tata Steel Chess tournament, Grandmaster Anish Giri emerged as the sole leader heading into the first rest day. Giri's strategic moves and victory over D Gukesh contributed to his commanding position in the tournament..

Source : India Times

A)
Goa
B)
Kerala
C)
Gujarat
D)
Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh emerged as the overall champion at the first-ever Diu Beach Games 2024.

The landlocked state showcased remarkable talent with a total of 18 medals, including 7 golds, in a competition that featured 1404 young athletes from 28 states and Union Territories.

This victory underscores Madhya Pradesh's prowess in sports and its ability to excel even in beach games despite being a landlocked state.

A)
Joe Root
B)
Virat Kohli
C)
David Warner
D)
Rohit Sharma

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Rohit Sharma

* Rohit Sharma created history by becoming the first male cricketer to appear in 150 T20 international matches during the second T20I between India and Afghanistan in Indore on Sunday (14th Jan 2024).

* Ireland’s Paul Stirling is second on the list of most international appearances with 134, followed by his international teammate George Dockrell with 128.

* Virat Kohli is the second highest Indian on the list, accumulating 115 appearances for the Men in Blue so far.

* In his 149 appearances so far, Rohit has scored 3853 runs at an average of 31.07. He has four international centuries in the shortest format with a highest score of 118..

Source : Sport Star

A)
Om Prakash
B)
Yogesh Singh
C)
Vijayveer Sidhu
D)
Saurabh Chaudhary

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Yogesh Singh

Indian shooter Yogesh Singh bagged a gold medal in the men’s 25m standard pistol event at the 2024 Asian Shooting Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Sunday (14th Jan 2023).

In a field of 20 shooters in the non-Olympic shooting discipline, Yogesh impressed with a score of 572, claiming the top honour. His scores were 187 in the 10-second stage, 191 in the 20-second stage, and 194 in the 150-second stage.

Despite Mongolian shooter Davaakhuu Enkhtaivan also achieving the same score, Yogesh finished ahead by shooting 17 Xs compared to Enkhtaivan’s seven. The bronze medal went to Kazakhstan’s Nikita Chiryukin, who had previously defeated India’s Vijayveer Sidhu for the men’s 25m rapid-fire pistol gold medal on Saturday (13th Jan 2024) with a score of 568.

Amit Kumar from India secured the sixth position with a score of 565, while Om Prakash was 12th with 553. Pankaj Yadav, shooting for Ranking Points Only (RPO), managed a score of 562.

In the team standings, the Indian trio of Yogesh Singh, Amit Kumar, and Om Prakash topped the event with a total score of 1690-34x. Team Vietnam claimed the silver medal with a score of 1679-29x, and the host country, Indonesia, clinched the bronze medal.

Indian shooters have showcased exceptional skill at the continental championships this year, securing an impressive four Paris 2024 Olympic quotas from the event..

Source : DD News

A)
Wanindu Hasaranga
B)
Adam Zampa
C)
Shivam Dubey
D)
Ravindra Jadeja

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Wanindu Hasaranga

As of January, 2024, Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga is the fastest bowler to take seven wickets in an ODI.

* The 26-year-old all-rounder set the record by taking 35 deliveries to take seven wickets against Zimbabwe in the third ODI in Colombo.

* In November 2023, Mohammed Shami became the first Indian bowler to take seven wickets in an ODI.

* Shami achieved the best bowling figures for India in a knockout game against New Zealand in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.