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    Identify the Indian batsman who scored three consecutive test centuries in his first three International Cricket test matches.
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    Identify the Indian batsman who scored three consecutive test centuries in his first three International Cricket test matches.

    A.

    Mohammad Azharuddin

    B.

    Sachin Tendulkar

    C.

    Virat Kohli

    D.

    Rahul Dravid

    Correct option is A

    The correct answer is (a) Mohammad Azharuddin.
    · Mohammad Azharuddin made history by scoring three consecutive centuries in his first three Test matches for India. This feat remains one of the remarkable records in cricket history, and he achieved this in the 1984-85 series against England.
    · His debut century was in Kolkata in 1984.
    · He scored 110, 105, and 122 in his first three Test innings.
    · Azharuddin later became the captain of the Indian cricket team.
    · He is regarded as one of the most elegant batsmen in the history of Indian cricket.
    · Despite his success on the field, his career ended in controversy due to match-fixing allegations.
    Additional Knowledge:
    · Sachin Tendulkar - He is widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, holding numerous records, including being the first to score 100 international centuries, but did not score three centuries in his first three Test matches.
    · Virat Kohli - A modern-day legend of cricket, Kohli has numerous records to his name, including the fastest ODI century by an Indian, but he did not achieve three consecutive Test centuries at the start of his career.
    · Rahul Dravid - Known as "The Wall" for his solid defense, Dravid was one of the most dependable batsmen for India, but he did not score centuries in his first three Test matches.

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