1. What was the West Indies’ target set by Pakistan in the Multan Test?
A) 200
B) 251
C) 300
D) 350
Answer: B) 251
Explanation: Pakistan set a challenging target of 251 runs for the West Indies in the spin-dominated Multan Test.

2. How did Reiner de Ridder win at UFC 311?
A) By knockout
B) By submission
C) By unanimous decision
D) By TKO
Answer: B) By submission
Explanation: Reiner de Ridder showcased his grappling dominance to secure a submission victory.

3. What key change occurred in the West Indies’ first Test against Pakistan?
A) Batting order adjustments
B) New ball taken by a spinner
C) Reduced overs due to rain
D) Use of pink-ball cricket
Answer: B) New ball taken by a spinner
Explanation: Gudakesh Motie made history by opening the bowling with a new ball, a first for West Indies in 113 years.

4. Who were the standout performers in Gulf Giants’ first win of the ILT20 season?
A) David Warner and Rashid Khan
B) Gerhard Erasmus and Shimron Hetmyer
C) Chris Lynn and Kieron Pollard
D) Faf du Plessis and Andre Russell
Answer: B) Gerhard Erasmus and Shimron Hetmyer
Explanation: Both players delivered match-winning performances to secure a six-wicket victory for Gulf Giants.

5. Why was the Sydney BBL match called off?
A) Power outage
B) Roof collapse due to high winds
C) Heavy rain
D) Player safety concerns
Answer: B) Roof collapse due to high winds
Explanation: Wild Sydney winds led to a partial roof collapse, forcing the match to be abandoned.

6. What significant moment occurred in the Women’s Ashes ODI series?
A) Ash Gardner’s maiden ODI century
B) Ellyse Perry’s five-wicket haul
C) England winning the ODI series
D) Highest ODI score by an Australian
Answer: A) Ash Gardner’s maiden ODI century
Explanation: Ash Gardner scored her emotional first hundred, contributing to Australia’s clean sweep.

7. What is Pakistan’s target in the Women’s U-19 WC opener?
A) 180
B) 200
C) 250
D) Match washed out
Answer: D) Match washed out
Explanation: Pakistan’s opening match against the USA was abandoned due to rain.

8. What key player selection was made for India’s Champions Trophy squad?
A) Karun Nair was excluded
B) Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami included
C) Sanju Samson led the squad
D) Kuldeep Yadav dropped
Answer: B) Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami included
Explanation: The return of Bumrah and Shami is expected to strengthen India’s pace attack for the tournament.

9. How did Pakistan plan to challenge the West Indies in the Multan Test?
A) By setting a 300+ target
B) By exploiting spin-friendly conditions
C) By using a pink ball
D) By relying on fast bowling
Answer: B) By exploiting spin-friendly conditions
Explanation: Pakistan’s spinners dominated, reducing West Indies to 54-5 in their chase.

10. What was Harbhajan Singh’s blunt message to the BCCI?
A) Criticism of team selection
B) Stating defeats were not due to families touring
C) Suggesting major coaching changes
D) Proposing new domestic rules
Answer: B) Stating defeats were not due to families touring
Explanation: Harbhajan dismissed the idea that family presence caused the team’s recent poor performance.