Question

Which of the following milestones was achieved by New Zealand Cricket Team Captain Daniel Vettori recently?

• A. 2,000 runs and 200 wickets in Test Cricket
• B. 3,000 runs and 300 wickets in One-Day Internationals (ODIs)
• C. 3,000 runs and 300 wickets in Test Cricket
• D. 2,000 runs and 200 wickets in One-Day Internationals (ODIs)

Hint:

He is one of only a handful of players to reach this run-wicket double in Tests, alongside Kapil Dev and Botham.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Daniel Vettori, the left arm spinner who captained New Zealand, achieved the rare double of scoring 3,000 runs and taking 300 wickets in Test cricket. He reached this landmark during a Test match in late 2010, becoming only the sixth player in the history of the game to complete this double, joining names like Ian Botham, Kapil Dev, Imran Khan, and Shaun Pollock in that select group.

Vettori built his Test career on both his wicket taking ability with the ball and his usefulness as a lower order batsman who could often extend New Zealand's innings, which is what allowed him to reach both milestones.

The other options describe similar landmarks but in One Day Internationals or with different run and wicket totals, none of which match what Vettori actually achieved. His double came specifically in Test cricket at the 3,000 run and 300 wicket mark.

The correct answer is option 3, 3,000 runs and 300 wickets in Test Cricket.