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The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is a domestic tournament of which format of cricket?

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Answer: Option B — T20 cricket

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The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is India's national domestic Twenty20 (T20) cricket championship, organised by the BCCI. Teams representing the states and other associations (the same teams that play in the Ranji Trophy) take part.

History of the tournament:

  • It began in the 2006-07 season as the Inter-State T20 Championship, and Tamil Nadu won the first title.
  • From the 2008-09 season it was played as an inter-zonal competition, and later it was named after Syed Mushtaq Ali.
  • It is an important tournament for young players hoping to be selected for IPL teams, since it is usually played before the IPL auction.
  • Tamil Nadu has been one of the most successful teams in the tournament.
  • Who was Syed Mushtaq Ali?
  • Syed Mushtaq Ali (1914-2005) was a stylish opening batsman from Indore (Holkar).
  • He became the first Indian to score a Test century outside India, scoring 112 against England at Old Trafford, Manchester, in 1936.
  • He was known for his attacking, unorthodox stroke play and was a crowd favourite.
  • He received the Padma Shri in 1964.

India's domestic cricket tournaments by format:

  • First-class (multi-day): Ranji Trophy (states), Duleep Trophy (zones), Irani Cup (Ranji champion vs Rest of India).
  • List A (50 overs): Vijay Hazare Trophy (states) and Deodhar Trophy (zones).
  • T20: Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (states) and the Indian Premier League (franchises).
  • Women: Senior Women's One Day Trophy, Senior Women's T20 Trophy and the Women's Premier League (since 2023).

Age-group: Cooch Behar Trophy (Under-19), Vinoo Mankad Trophy (Under-19 one-day) and C. K. Nayudu Trophy (Under-23).

Why not the other options?

  • ✗50-over cricket is played in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
  • ✗First-class cricket is played in the Ranji Trophy and Duleep Trophy.
  • ✗Women's Test cricket has no domestic trophy of this name.

Quick tip

Remember: Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy = domestic T20 (since 2006-07); Vijay Hazare = 50 overs; Ranji = first-class; Syed Mushtaq Ali = first Indian Test century abroad (1936, Old Trafford).

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