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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Cricket. Rajinder Goel is related to Cricket sport. Rajinder Goel, who was considered as one of the finest left-arm spinners of the country. He passed away recently, at the age of 77 Rajinder Goel took part in about 157 first-class matches, most of them for Haryana.

Detailed explanation-2: -27 teams currently take part in the Ranji Trophy, with 21 of the 29 Indian states having a minimum of one representative team. The format of the matches played has been changed several times over the years, and currently follows a two-tier format.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mumbai (Bombay) have won the tournament the most times with 41 wins including 15 back-to-back wins from 1958–59 to 1972–73.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: MS Dhoni Mahendra Singh Dhoni has played for both Bihar as well as Jharkhand cricket teams in the Ranji trophy. He played for Bihar from 1999 to 2002.

Detailed explanation-5: -Rajinder Goel (20 September 1942 – 21 June 2020) was an Indian cricketer who holds the record for most wickets in Ranji Trophy, India’s premier first class competition, despite which he was never selected to play for India.