THE CRICKETER KNOWN AS PARTHIV PATEL HAS PLAYED FOR MANY TEAMS IN IPL. IN THE FOLLOWING TEAMS WHICH TEAM HE NEVER PLAYED IN IPL HISTORY

Category: Rajasthan Gk

Hint: Consider the IPL teams that existed during Parthiv Patel's playing years.

Correct Answer: D) RAJASTHAN ROYALS.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Bank PO, State PSC

Difficulty: Moderate

Explanations:

Kochi Tuskers Kerala: Parthiv Patel played for this team in the 2008 IPL season. The Kochi Tuskers Kerala was a short-lived team that was disbanded after the 2009 season.

Deccan Chargers Hyderabad: Parthiv Patel played for the Deccan Chargers in the 2008 and 2009 IPL seasons. The Deccan Chargers were later rebranded as Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Parthiv Patel played for the rebranded Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2015 IPL season.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Parthiv Patel played for Kochi Tuskers Kerala in the 2008 IPL season. This team was short-lived and was disbanded after the 2009 season. Therefore, this option is incorrect.
Option B: Parthiv Patel played for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2015 IPL season. This team was previously known as the Deccan Chargers, which he also played for. Thus, this option is incorrect.
Option C: Parthiv Patel played for the Deccan Chargers Hyderabad in the 2008 and 2009 IPL seasons. The team was later rebranded as Sunrisers Hyderabad. This option is incorrect.
Option D: Parthiv Patel never played for the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. This team was founded in 2008 and has had a different roster of players throughout its history. This option is correct.

Mnemonic: Rajasthan Royals, the team Parthiv never played for, can be remembered as the "Royal" team that was "royally" absent from his IPL career.

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