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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which Parsi player was selected after 28 years in the Indian Cricket team for World Test championship 2021?
A
Farooh Engineer
B
Arzan Nagwaswalla
C
Baman IrAni
D
Chris Delawar
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Farokh Engineer Since the era wasn’t that of immense amount of cricket being played today, the number of matches played by him might sound less. Nevertheless, he holds the record of being the last Parsi to have played for India.

Detailed explanation-2: -As in other sports, the captain is usually experienced and has good communication skills, and is likely to be one of the most regular members of the team, as the captain is responsible for the team selection. Before the game the captains toss for innings.

Detailed explanation-3: -Parsis were the first Indian community that started playing cricket in the country. They founded the first Indian Cricket Club, the Oriental Cricket Club in Bombay in 1848. Parsi’s clubs were funded and sponsored by Parsi business-men like the Tatas and the Wadias.

Detailed explanation-4: -Arjun Yadav is an Indian first-class cricketer.

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