K.L Rahul

KL Rahul

Question: Who became the second Indian to be dismissed for 199 in Tests?
(a) Virat Kohli
(b) Parthiv Patel
(c) Murali Vijay
(d) K.L Rahul
Ans: (d)
Related facts:

  • On 18 December 2016; KL Rahul became the second Indian who has been dismissed for 199 in Tests.
  • He also become the ninth Batsmen who have been dismissed for 199 in Tests .
  • Before this Mohammad Azharuddin scored 199 against Sri Lanka in Kanpur in 1986.
  • Rahul become the second Indian opener who has scored more runs in a Test innings against England after Sunil Gavaskar .
  • Sunil Gavaskar made 221 at The Oval in 1979.

Reference:
http://www.espncricinfo.com/india-v-england-2016-17/content/story/1073218.html
http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/422108.html