A. Rahane becomes first player to score 8 catches in test history in one match

Q.  Name the Indian cricketer who became the first player in test cricket history to take 8 catches in a match?
- Published on 31 Aug 15

a. Rohit Sharma
b. Ajinkya Rahane
c. Virat Kohli
d. Shikhar Dhawan

ANSWER: Ajinkya Rahane
 
Indian batsman Ajinkya Rahane created a world record as he became the first non-keeper player to take eight catches in a Test match. He achieved the feat on the third day of the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle when he caught Rangana Herath at slip off Amit Mishra.

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