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Leading up to Cricket World Cup 2015: Fun Facts Part 1

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ICC World Cup 2015 Cricket

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The 2015 World Cup is just around the corner. For all you die-hard fans, here are some lesser-known cricket facts.

In the history of of the sport, Sri Lanka has just one Test win against Australia. It came during the Australia in Sri Lanka Test series in 1999.

Rohit Sharma India Cricket

Rohit Sharma India Cricket
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Rohit Sharma India Cricket

Rohit Sharma India Cricket
Photo courtesy of Rohit Sharma Facebook

The highest number is runs scored in an over is actually 77, having come against RH Vance of Wellington.

This is how the over went - 0 4 4 4 6 6 4 6 1 4 1 0 6 6 6 6 6 0 0 4 0 1

Moeen Ali England India Cricket

Moeen Ali England India Cricket
Photo courtesy of @TelegraphSport

Moeen Ali England India Cricket

Moeen Ali England India Cricket
Photo courtesy of @TelegraphSport

Adam Gilchrist holds the record for playing the most number of Tests immediately after debut.

He played 96 Test matches between November 5, 1999 and January 24, 2008 without dropping out from any of them. Epitome of consistency and professionalism.

Rohit Ghosh is a Senior Writer for www.Rantsports.com. Follow him on Twitter @RohitGhosh. “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google.

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