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    First Indian bowler to get a hat-trick in the very first over of a Test innings:
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    First Indian bowler to get a hat-trick in the very first over of a Test innings:

    A.

    Harbhajan Singh

    B.

    Irfan Pathan

    C.

    Javagal Srinath

    D.

    Anil Kumble

    Correct option is B

    The correct answer is (b) Irfan Pathan.
    Explanation:
    · Irfan Pathan achieved the rare feat of taking a hat-trick in the very first over of a Test innings on January 29, 2006.
    · This historic moment occurred against Pakistan in the 3rd Test match held in Karachi.
    · He dismissed Salman Butt, Younis Khan, and Mohammad Yousuf (then known as Yousuf Youhana) on the 4th, 5th, and 6th deliveries of the first over, respectively.
    · Irfan Pathan remains the only bowler in the history of Test cricket to achieve a hat-trick in the opening over of a Test match. 
    Information Booster:
    · While Harbhajan Singh was the first Indian bowler to take a Test hat-trick, Irfan Pathan's achievement is unique because it happened in the very first over of the match.
    · Despite Pathan's spectacular start, India went on to lose the match against Pakistan.
    · Pathan became the second Indian bowler to take a hat-trick in Test cricket, after Harbhajan Singh.
    · He also became the youngest fast bowler in Test history at 21 years and 38 days to take a hat-trick. 
    Additional Knowledge: (a) Harbhajan Singh
    · Harbhajan Singh was the first Indian bowler to take a hat-trick in Test cricket.
    · He achieved this against Australia in the famous Kolkata Test match in March 2001.
    · His victims were Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist, and Shane Warne. 
    (c) Javagal Srinath
    · Javagal Srinath was a prominent Indian fast bowler, but he did not take a hat-trick in Test cricket.
    · He is remembered for his significant contributions to Indian cricket, including being the second-highest wicket-taking fast bowler from India in Tests when he retired. 
    (d) Anil Kumble
    · Anil Kumble, a legendary Indian spinner, does not have a hat-trick in Test matches.
    · However, he holds the unique distinction of taking all 10 wickets in a single Test innings (10/74) against Pakistan in Delhi in 1999.

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