Correct Answer: ‘Bapu’ Nadkarni

‘Bapu’ Nadkarni achieved those amazing bowling figures, playing against England at Chennai in 1964. He bowled a record 131 consecutive deliveries without conceding a run.

Some other great achievements by Indian Cricketers:

• Lala Amarnath – the first Test century for India (118), in 1933
• ‘Polly’ Umrigar – the first Test double century for India (223), in 1955
• Sachin Tendulkar – the first batter from any country to score 10,000 runs in ODIs
• Mithali Raj – the first Test double century for India Women (214), in 2002
• Virender Sehwag – the highest individual score for India (319), in 2008