In February 2022, India became the first country in the world to play ______ One Day International cricket matches.

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) 1000.

·         In February 2022, India became the first country in the world to play 1,000 One Day International (ODI) cricket matches.

·         This milestone was achieved during the first ODI against the West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 6, 2022.

Key Details:

• Milestone Achievement:
• India played its first ODI match on July 13, 1974, against England at Headingley, Leeds.
• Over nearly five decades, India became the first nation to reach 1,000 ODIs, highlighting its long-standing dominance and consistency in international cricket.
• Notable Moments in India's ODI History:
• First World Cup win in 1983 under Kapil Dev's captaincy.
• Second World Cup win in 2011 under MS Dhoni.
• Produced legendary cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, and Virat Kohli.
• Other Countries:
• As of February 2022, other leading teams like Australia and Pakistan were yet to reach the 1,000-match milestone.