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SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 28

SSC MTS - 25 July 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q28

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Who among the following Indian cricketers is also known as ‘Master Blaster’?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tedulkar, nicknamed "The Little Master" and "Master Blaster" is regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket. Sunil Gavaskar had nicknamed him Little Master because of his brilliant batting skills. The name 'Master Blaster' is derived from Little Master.


Additional Information-

  1. Playing It My Way is the autobiography of Sachin Tendulkar.
  2. Chase Your Dream is a book written about him.

Awarded by number of awards, some are:

 

  • Arjun Award in 1994
  • Khel Ratna in 1997
  • Padma Shri in 1998
  • Padma Vibhushan (2008)
  • 2020: Laureus World Sports Awards—Sporting Moment of the Year (2000–2020)
  • 2010: ICC Cricketer of the Year, the highest award in the ICC listings.


He is the only sportsperson to be conferred the Bharat Ratna in 2014.