Which of the following statements regarding cricketer Jasprit Bumrah’s record at Edgbaston in 2022 are correct?
1) Indian captain Jasprit Bumrah broke Brian Lara's world record by scoring 32 runs in an over.
2) The world record stayed with Brian Lara for 18 years.
3) Brain Lara had hit South African left-arm spinner Robin Peterson for his record.
4) Jasprit Bumrah created a world record for maximum runs off a single over in Test cricket by beating Stuart Broad.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 2, 3 and 4.
India captain Jasprit Bumrah set a new world record by scoring 29 runs off a single over bowled by Stuart Broad, surpassing Brian Lara’s previous record by one run. Lara had held the record for 18 years, achieved by hitting South African spinner Robin Peterson for 28 runs in an over during a Test match in 2003-04. Bumrah’s remarkable performance not only broke Lara’s long-standing record but also showcased his extraordinary batting prowess in Test cricket. Bumrah scored 29 runs to break the record not 32. Hence statement 1 is wrong.