Former Indian Test all-rounder Rameshchandra Gangaram ‘Bapu’ Nadkarni holds the world record of
(A) capturing 52 wickets in a series of 5 Test matches
(B) bowling 21.5 consecutive maiden overs in a Test match
(C) scoring a century and capturing 5+ wickets thrice in a single Test series
(D) None of the above
✅ Correct Answer: (B) bowling 21.5 consecutive maiden overs in a Test match
Explanation:
Bapu Nadkarni is best known for his extraordinary economy in bowling. In a 1964 Test match against England, he bowled 21.5 consecutive maiden overs (131 consecutive dot balls), which is a world record.
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