In a delightful twist that had cricket fans buzzing, the legendary Amitabh Bachchan recently turned his gaze toward the Gentlemen`s Game during a riveting episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati.
Bachchan, known for his unmatched charisma and deep knowledge across myriad topics, posed a particularly tricky question worth INR 6.40 lakh.
He challenged the contestant with a question rooted in the changing landscape of Test cricket, a format traditionally perceived as the bastion of patience and skill. `Which team became the first to score more than 500 runs on the first day of a Test match back in 2022?`
The options were a veritable who’s who of international cricket: India, Australia, New Zealand, and England.
The answer? England.
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On December 1, 2022, under the guidance of the audacious Brendon McCullum, England etched their name into the annals of cricket history by amassing a jaw-dropping 506 runs on the opening day of a Test against Pakistan at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
The contestant, clearly no stranger to the nuances of cricket, confidently provided the correct answer, much to the delight of viewers.
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The show has seen its fair share of bewildering moments, particularly with sports-related queries that leave some contestants scratching their heads in confusion.
Take, for example, another cricket-related question that flummoxed a participant recently. When asked a straightforward query, the contestant stumbled over their options like a batsman facing a hostile bowling attack, ultimately failing to identify Nitish Kumar Reddy as the correct answer.
In a game where the stakes are high and the knowledge base can vary dramatically, it’s both amusing and slightly tragic to witness such lapses, particularly in a country where cricket is nearly a religion.