Who Coached Team India? Take This Cricket GK Quiz

 The Indian cricket team has had many remarkable coaches over the years, each contributing to its growth and success in different ways. From early mentors who guided young talents to modern-day tacticians who strategized victories on the world stage, every coach has played a key role in shaping the team's journey.

Some helped India achieve historic wins, while others focused on developing future cricketing stars. This quiz is designed to test your knowledge of these influential coaches with multiple-choice questions.

1. Who was the first-ever coach of the men's Indian cricket team?

a) Kapil Dev

b) John Wright

c) Keki Tarapore

d) Lalchand Rajput

Answer: c) Keki Tarapore

Explanation: He served as the coach of the Indian team during its early years, guiding young cricketers before formal coaching roles became prominent.

2. Which foreign coach was appointed as India's first full-time international coach?

a) Greg Chappell

b) John Wright

c) Duncan Fletcher

d) Gary Kirsten

Answer: b) John Wright

Explanation: John Wright became India's first foreign coach in 2000 and played a significant role in the team’s resurgence, including reaching the 2003 World Cup final.

3. Who was India's coach when they won the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup?

a) Gary Kirsten

b) Anil Kumble

c) Ravi Shastri

d) Duncan Fletcher

Answer: a) Gary Kirsten

Explanation: Under Kirsten’s guidance, India won the 2011 World Cup, ending a 28-year wait for the title with MS Dhoni leading the side.

4. Who was India's head coach when India won the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?

a) Ravi Shastri

b) Anil Kumble

c) Gautam Gambhir

d) Duncan Fletcher

Answer: c) Gautam Gambhir

Explanation: The current head coach for India's team is Gautam Gambhir and under his guidance, India won the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

5. Who was the Indian cricket team’s head coach before Rahul Dravid took over in 2021?

a) Ravi Shastri

b) Gary Kirsten

c) John Wright

d) Anil Kumble

Answer: a) Ravi Shastri

Explanation: Ravi Shastri served as head coach from 2017 to 2021, overseeing significant overseas Test wins and India’s dominance in world cricket.

6. Which coach helped India achieve the No.1 Test ranking in 2009?

a) John Wright

b) Gary Kirsten

c) Ravi Shastri

d) Duncan Fletcher

Answer: b) Gary Kirsten 

Explanation: Kirsten helped India reach the top Test ranking in 2009 with a balanced approach to team management.

7. Who was the coach of the Indian cricket team during the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup?

a) Anil Kumble

b) Greg Chappell

c) Lalchand Rajput

d) Ravi Shastri

Answer: c) Lalchand Rajput

Explanation: Rajput was the interim coach when India won the inaugural T20 World Cup under MS Dhoni’s leadership in 2007.

8. Who was India's coach during the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup?

a) Greg Chappell

b) John Wright

c) Gary Kirsten

d) Anil Kumble

Answer: b) John Wright

Explanation: Wright’s strategies helped India reach the 2003 World Cup final.

9. Who was India’s coach when they won the 1983 World Cup?

a) PR Man Singh

b) Madan Lal

c) Bishan Singh Bedi

d) Kapil Dev

Answer: a) PR Man Singh

Explanation: India did not have an official coach in 1983; PR Man Singh was the team manager.

10. Who was India’s coach when they won the 2002 NatWest Trophy against England?

a) John Wright

b) Kapil Dev

c) Lalchand Rajput

d) Greg Chappell

Answer: a) John Wright

Explanation: Wright guided the team to a famous victory in the 2002 NatWest Trophy, marked by Sourav Ganguly’s iconic shirt-waving celebration at Lord’s.

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