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SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 44

SSC GD Constable (English) - 23rd November 2021 Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q44

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Which of the following cricketers became the fastest batsman to reach 22,000 international runs in his 462nd international inning in November 2020?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Virat Kohli.

  • Virat Kohli Becomes Fastest Batsman To Score 22,000 Runs In International Cricket.
  • Kohli surpassed Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, and Ricky Ponting who took 493, 511, and 514 innings respectively to record the same feat.
  • Currently, Kohli is facing the heat as India lost the second ODI against Australia and the series as well.
  • The captain was found searching for a sixth bowler when the Aussie batsmen,  in particular, Steve Smith was carving the Indian bowlers to every corner of the SCG.