Irani Trophy: Evolution and Significance in Indian Cricket Quiz

Question 1

The Irani Trophy was named in honour of which person, and during which period was he associated with BCCI?

Accepted Answer

Zal R. Irani, 1928-1970

Answer

Zal R. Irani, 1935-1965

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Raj R. Irani, 1928-1970

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Zal R. Irani, 1920-1975

Question 2

For what specific purpose was the inaugural Irani Trophy match played in 1959-60?

Accepted Answer

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Ranji Trophy

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To commemorate 30 years of BCCI establishment

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To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Ranji Trophy

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To launch a new domestic competition

Question 3

In which year did BCCI decide to make the Irani Trophy a permanent annual fixture?

Accepted Answer

1962

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1965

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1960

Answer

1959

Question 4

During which period of the domestic cricket season was the Irani Trophy traditionally held from 1965-66 to 2012-13?

Accepted Answer

At the beginning of the season

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In the middle of the season

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At the end of the season

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Both at the beginning and end of the season

Question 5

What significant change was made to the timing of the Irani Trophy in 2013?

Accepted Answer

Moved to immediately after the Ranji Trophy final

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Moved to two months before the Ranji Trophy final

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Changed from annual to biennial event

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Moved to the middle of the season

Question 6

How many Irani Trophy matches were played in the 2012-13 season and for what reason?

Accepted Answer

Two matches, due to schedule change

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One match, as per normal rules

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Three matches, due to COVID-19

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No matches were played

Question 7

Which two Irani Trophy editions were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic?

Accepted Answer

2019-20 and 2022-23

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2020-21 and 2021-22

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2018-19 and 2021-22

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2017-18 and 2019-20

Question 8

According to the winners list provided, who won the Irani Trophy in the 2022-23 season?

Accepted Answer

Rest of India

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Mumbai

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Madhya Pradesh

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Vidarbha

Question 9

How many times did Vidarbha win the Irani Trophy in the last 10 seasons according to the provided winners list?

Accepted Answer

3 times

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2 times

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5 times

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4 times

Question 10

Why did BCCI decide to organise two Irani Trophy editions back-to-back in 2022?

Accepted Answer

To compensate for matches cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

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To provide more opportunities to players

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To promote domestic cricket

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To make the Irani Trophy more popular

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