# International Cricket Runs Milestone Achievement

This question tests knowledge of cricket history and individual player records across all international formats (Tests, ODIs, and T20Is).

Step 1: Understanding International Cricket Formats

International cricket consists of three main formats: Test cricket, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). Players accumulate runs across all these formats throughout their careers.

Step 2: Identifying Sachin Tendulkar's Historic Achievement

Sachin Tendulkar, the legendary Indian cricketer who retired in 2013, accumulated an unparalleled total of 51,288 international runs across all three formats. He was the first player in cricket history to cross the 50,000-run milestone, a record that stands as a testament to his consistency and longevity in international cricket over 24 years.

The correct answer is (B) Sachin Tendulkar, who became the first cricketer ever to score 50,000+ international runs across all formats.

India hosted the first Asian Games in Delhi in 1951. This was the inaugural edition of the Asian Games, also known as Asiad.

Jannik Sinner won the Australian Open 2024 men's singles title, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final.

Abhinav Bindra won India's first individual Olympic gold medal in shooting (10m air rifle) at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his Wimbledon title in 2024, defeating Novak Djokovic in the final.

# Cricket World Cup Hosting by India

India has hosted the ICC Cricket World Cup on four occasions throughout its cricket history.

Step 1: Understanding World Cup Hosting

The Cricket World Cup is the premier international tournament in cricket, held every four years. Only certain cricket-playing nations have the infrastructure and resources to host this major global sporting event.

Step 2: India's Hosting Years

India successfully hosted the Cricket World Cup in 1996, 2011, and 2023, along with co-hosting in 1987 (with Pakistan and England). The 2011 World Cup held in India was particularly memorable as the Indian team won the tournament on home soil, defeating Sri Lanka in the final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

The correct answer is (D) 4 — India has hosted the Cricket World Cup four times as of 2024.

Neeraj Chopra was awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award for his exceptional performance in javelin throw.

India won the Thomas Cup (men's badminton team championship) in 2022, defeating Indonesia in the final. This was India's first Thomas Cup title.

Rohit Sharma was appointed as the T20I captain after the 2023 World Cup, replacing Virat Kohli who stepped down.

# French Open 2024 Men's Singles Winner

This question tests knowledge of recent major tennis tournament outcomes.

Step 1: Identify the Tournament and Year

The French Open 2024 (Roland Garros) is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, held annually in Paris during late May and early June.

Step 2: Recall the Men's Singles Champion

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in the final to win the Men's Singles title at the French Open 2024, claiming his second Grand Slam title and demonstrating his rise as a top player in professional tennis.

Answer: (B) Carlos Alcaraz