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Which Indian cricketer took hat-trick in 1987 world cup?
Chetan Sharma took hat-trick in 1987 Cricket World Cup.
Who was the first bowler to take a hat trick in the IPL?
Chetan Sharma was the first Indian bowler to take a hat-trick in One-Day International cricket match. He achieved the feat in the Reliance World Cup 1987. He clean bowled Ken Rutherford, Ian Smith, and Ewen Chatfield of New Zealand off consecutive balls.
Why is a hat trick called a hat trick?
The cricket term hat trick appeared first in British print in 1858. It refers to one player scoring three times in a row. In cricket jargon, one bowler takes three wickets with three balls in a row. That player was then permitted to pass around his hat and collect a few modest "rewards" such as pennies. So runs one story. Another says the cricket club bought the hat-tricking player a new hat. There are many versions of how the hat trick became connected to soccer, hockey, etc. most of which don't have supporting evidence.
Who was the first Indian to take a hat-trick in ODI Cricket World Cup?
In the Reliance World Cup in 1987, Chetan Sharma took the first hat-trick in the history of tournament when he clean bowled Ken Rutherford, Ian Smith and Ewen Chatfieldof New Zealand off consecutive balls.
Why is a hat trick called by that name?
Because a sportsman's club used to mark the event by presenting him with a hat. A "hat-trick" is the taking of three wickets with three successive balls by the one bowler in cricket. The expression spread to other sports, such as football where it refers to the scoring of three goals in one match by one player.
