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Grand Finale

CRICKET IS QUITE A GENTLE, HARMLESS GAME, BUT CRICKET IS QUITE A GENTLE, HARMLESS GAME, BUT HE IS A LUCKY MAN WHO HAS NOT TO SWEAT SOME HE IS A LUCKY MAN WHO HAS NOT TO SWEAT SOME

BLOOD BEFORE HE'S DONE WITH IT.BLOOD BEFORE HE'S DONE WITH IT.

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• 5 questions. 5 questions. • Each question carries Each question carries

5 marks.5 marks.• Full house ensure 5 Full house ensure 5

extra. extra.

Who is this former medium pace bowler?Who is this former medium pace bowler?

Q.Q.

A quiz by SRDReverse Swing – the Cricket Quiz

India’s victory over Pakistan in India’s victory over Pakistan in cricket World Cups cricket World Cups

Dominic CorkDominic Cork A.A.

A quiz by Somnath Chanda

Reverse Swing – the Cricket Quiz

Who was this Who was this English great English great who finished who finished

with 252 with 252 wickets in wickets in

tests?tests?

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Who is this Pakistani speed merchant, Who is this Pakistani speed merchant, attracting lot of attention nowadays?attracting lot of attention nowadays?

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Who was this Who was this fearsome Aussie fearsome Aussie fast bowler, who fast bowler, who

together with Jack together with Jack Gregory had Gregory had

created panic created panic amongst many amongst many

English batsmen in English batsmen in the 1921 tour and the 1921 tour and who also played who also played Australian Rules Australian Rules

Football?Football?

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Who was Who was this this

Windies Windies pacer who pacer who once got once got involved involved

acrimoniouacrimoniously with the sly with the Pakistani Pakistani crowd?crowd?

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Who is this highly successful IPL-2015 Who is this highly successful IPL-2015 Indian ‘pacer’?Indian ‘pacer’?

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Who was this Who was this English great English great who finished who finished

with 252 with 252 wickets in wickets in

tests?tests?

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Bryan StathamBryan Statham 11


Who is this Pakistani speed merchant, Who is this Pakistani speed merchant, attracting lot of attention nowadays?attracting lot of attention nowadays?

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Imran KhanImran Khan 22


Who was this Who was this fearsome Aussie fearsome Aussie fast bowler, who fast bowler, who

together with Jack together with Jack Gregory had Gregory had

created panic created panic amongst many amongst many

English batsmen in English batsmen in the 1921 tour and the 1921 tour and who also played who also played Australian Rules Australian Rules

Football?Football?

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Ted McDonaldTed McDonald 33


Who was Who was this this

Windies Windies pacer who pacer who once got once got involved involved

acrimoniouacrimoniously with the sly with the Pakistani Pakistani crowd?crowd?

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Sylvester ClarkeSylvester Clarke 44


Who is this highly successful IPL-2015 Who is this highly successful IPL-2015 Indian ‘pacer’?Indian ‘pacer’?

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Anureet SinghAnureet Singh 55


• 20 questions • Each question carries

10 marks• Infinite Bounce +

Pounce

In the 2nd test at Eden Gardens in the In the 2nd test at Eden Gardens in the 2007-08 Indo-Pak series, after an 2007-08 Indo-Pak series, after an

unsuccessful spell of fast bowling, who unsuccessful spell of fast bowling, who started bowling left arm orthodox spin started bowling left arm orthodox spin to the Indians due to the condition of to the Indians due to the condition of

the pitch?the pitch?

Q.Q.



Sohail TanvirSohail Tanvir A.A.



They were good friends and both emerged They were good friends and both emerged from slums (though thousands of miles from slums (though thousands of miles apart), both taught themselves to write apart), both taught themselves to write

well, each had a personal manner of well, each had a personal manner of demonstrating of how he had climbed out demonstrating of how he had climbed out of the past to walk among kings and PMs. of the past to walk among kings and PMs. While ........... wrote on classical music, the While ........... wrote on classical music, the

other one was a free spirit who threw other one was a free spirit who threw champagne parties. This other one, once champagne parties. This other one, once

after dismissing Victor Trumper, after dismissing Victor Trumper, supposedly commented that he felt like a supposedly commented that he felt like a

boy who has killed a dove.boy who has killed a dove.

Name both these friends who were both Name both these friends who were both legends in their own ways.legends in their own ways.

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Neville Cardus & Arthur MaileyNeville Cardus & Arthur Mailey


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What sorry record has a cricketer called What sorry record has a cricketer called Madhusudan Ramachandra Rege got as Madhusudan Ramachandra Rege got as an Indian while playing for Maharashtra an Indian while playing for Maharashtra

against the MCC in 1951-52? against the MCC in 1951-52? (Clue - He was the ‘first’ in something)

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He was the first Indian player to be called He was the first Indian player to be called for throwing/ chuckingfor throwing/ chucking


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This is the logo of a very famous This is the logo of a very famous mortgage broker firm in its country. This mortgage broker firm in its country. This

business concept was ideated by its business concept was ideated by its managing director in the early 2000 managing director in the early 2000

(after retiring) and started around mid (after retiring) and started around mid 2000. 2000.

Who is the Managing Director? Who is the Managing Director?

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Adam ParoreAdam Parore


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He was an aggressive opening batsman, He was an aggressive opening batsman, prolific scorer, right-arm medium-pace bowler prolific scorer, right-arm medium-pace bowler

and an outstanding fielder. He also played and an outstanding fielder. He also played Rugby union internationals for England. Punch Rugby union internationals for England. Punch magazine once wrote a poem about him which magazine once wrote a poem about him which

goes like this :--goes like this :--

‘‘Then wrote the queen of EnglandThen wrote the queen of England Whose hand is blessed by God Whose hand is blessed by God

I must do something handsome I must do something handsome For ..... .......... .................. ...........’ For ..... .......... .................. ...........’

These last four words of the poem have been These last four words of the poem have been used by David Frith for the title of the used by David Frith for the title of the

biography that he has written about this biography that he has written about this glorious cricketer.glorious cricketer.

Who is the cricketer we are talking about?Who is the cricketer we are talking about?

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Andrew StoddartAndrew Stoddart


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One of his sponsorship deals was with One of his sponsorship deals was with Manchester clothing company Joe Bloggs. Manchester clothing company Joe Bloggs. When he made his first significant record, When he made his first significant record, Joe Bloggs had no problem producing a Joe Bloggs had no problem producing a

range of jeans and T-shirts of that number. range of jeans and T-shirts of that number. But, when he made his 2nd record, they But, when he made his 2nd record, they were not being able to bring out jeans or were not being able to bring out jeans or T-shirts because Levis already have their T-shirts because Levis already have their

range of clothing in that number. range of clothing in that number.

Hence, Joe Bloggs brought out ……… and Hence, Joe Bloggs brought out ……… and One series of clothing under their name One series of clothing under their name

and settled the confusion.and settled the confusion.

What are we talking about?What are we talking about?

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Brian Lara’s record of 375 and 501Brian Lara’s record of 375 and 501 (Levis already has jeans of 501 series) (Levis already has jeans of 501 series)


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This Aussie all-rounder who was Don This Aussie all-rounder who was Don Bradman’s first test captain was born in Bradman’s first test captain was born in a Melbourne suburb. That is why he was a Melbourne suburb. That is why he was called the ‘King of ………………’ (blank is called the ‘King of ………………’ (blank is

the name of the suburb).the name of the suburb).

This suburb’s name is also the surname This suburb’s name is also the surname of an English cricketer in contemporary of an English cricketer in contemporary

times who scored a famous double-times who scored a famous double-century in the 2006-07 Ashes Series. century in the 2006-07 Ashes Series.

Who was the Aussie cricketer? Who is the Who was the Aussie cricketer? Who is the English batting all-rounder?English batting all-rounder?

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Jack Ryder & Paul CollingwoodJack Ryder & Paul Collingwood


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It is said that His Highness Thakore It is said that His Highness Thakore Saheb Shri Pradyumansinhji Saheb Shri Pradyumansinhji

Lakhajirajsinhji, the 14th Thakore Saheb Lakhajirajsinhji, the 14th Thakore Saheb of Rajkot, was a benevolent ruler who of Rajkot, was a benevolent ruler who

generously promoted cricket, so much so generously promoted cricket, so much so that he even got foreign coaches to train that he even got foreign coaches to train

the Kathiawar team.the Kathiawar team.

But it is also said that he did a great But it is also said that he did a great disservice to Indian cricket during the disservice to Indian cricket during the

1948-49 Ranji Trophy, by conceding the 1948-49 Ranji Trophy, by conceding the match to the other team and thus not match to the other team and thus not

enabling somebody to reach a milestone. enabling somebody to reach a milestone.

What am I talking about?What am I talking about?

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BB Nimbalkar’s 443 n.o.BB Nimbalkar’s 443 n.o.


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Out of the Yorkshire opening bowlers, Out of the Yorkshire opening bowlers, Fred Trueman and Tony Nicholson, when Fred Trueman and Tony Nicholson, when Trueman retired in 1968, he partnered Trueman retired in 1968, he partnered

Tony in the opening spells. The youngest Tony in the opening spells. The youngest of 3 brothers, his famous nickname will of 3 brothers, his famous nickname will

remind you of the English weather remind you of the English weather pattern, which he got due to the pattern, which he got due to the appearance of his name on the appearance of his name on the

score-board. score-board.

Who?Who?

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Chris Old – nicknamed ChillyChris Old – nicknamed Chilly


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On a certain tour, it was recounted later On a certain tour, it was recounted later by Vijay Hazare in his book that - ‘He by Vijay Hazare in his book that - ‘He nonchalantly gave a thumbs-up to the nonchalantly gave a thumbs-up to the

Indian dressing room when he was Indian dressing room when he was dropped for naught by Wally Hammond’. dropped for naught by Wally Hammond’. This same gentleman also represented This same gentleman also represented Maharashtra in table tennis and shares Maharashtra in table tennis and shares his name with another famous Indian his name with another famous Indian

from the world of commerce. from the world of commerce.

Who? Who?

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Rusi ModiRusi Modi


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When this chap When this chap made his Test debut made his Test debut

in the 2nd Test in the 2nd Test against West Indies against West Indies in 2005, he made his in 2005, he made his

family the second, family the second, after the Headleys to after the Headleys to

have grandfather, have grandfather, father and son as father and son as Test cricketers. Test cricketers.

Name him and his Name him and his illustrious father.illustrious father.

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Bazid Khan and Majid KhanBazid Khan and Majid Khan


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In 1850 at Lord’s, playing for a team, In 1850 at Lord’s, playing for a team, who took all 10 wickets of the who took all 10 wickets of the

opposition team (all clean bowled) in opposition team (all clean bowled) in the 2nd innings? the 2nd innings?

(It is still the only instance of all ten (It is still the only instance of all ten wickets being taken ‘bowled’ in any wickets being taken ‘bowled’ in any

first-class match)first-class match)

Q.Q.



John WisdenJohn Wisden A.A.



He became the captain when C. Aubrey He became the captain when C. Aubrey Smith fell ill and was quite successful in Smith fell ill and was quite successful in his debut as captain. However, he never his debut as captain. However, he never

captained England again and stayed back captained England again and stayed back in South Africa to participate in the now in South Africa to participate in the now famous Witwatersrand Gold Rush, went famous Witwatersrand Gold Rush, went

to Rhodesia with the Pioneer Column and to Rhodesia with the Pioneer Column and bizzarely, ended up smuggling liquor.bizzarely, ended up smuggling liquor.

He is till date the youngest test captain He is till date the youngest test captain England England ever had. ever had.

Who am I talking about?Who am I talking about?

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Monty BowdenMonty Bowden


1111

Whose last test match as a Whose last test match as a commentator was the 1980 centenary commentator was the 1980 centenary

Test Match at Lord’s? Test Match at Lord’s? (A public announcement was made which (A public announcement was made which

prompted the crowd to give him a prompted the crowd to give him a standing ovation along with the entire standing ovation along with the entire

Australian team in the field and the two Australian team in the field and the two England batsman joined in, with Geoffrey England batsman joined in, with Geoffrey

Boycott removing his batting gloves to Boycott removing his batting gloves to applaud.)applaud.)

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John ArlottJohn Arlott


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On the tour of Australia in 1974–75, this On the tour of Australia in 1974–75, this great batsman broke his hand against great batsman broke his hand against

Dennis Lillee in the first test and broke Dennis Lillee in the first test and broke his ribs again against Lillee in the fourth his ribs again against Lillee in the fourth test. On both occasions though, he was test. On both occasions though, he was

still able to bat.still able to bat.

Known for his fearlessness, he was also Known for his fearlessness, he was also the Man of the Match in the first ever the Man of the Match in the first ever

ODI international. ODI international.

Who?Who?

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John EdrichJohn Edrich


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He was hailed as the next He was hailed as the next ‘Bradman’, but his career ‘Bradman’, but his career just couldn’t fulfill that just couldn’t fulfill that

promise. This prodigious promise. This prodigious player still holds the player still holds the record of being the record of being the

youngest Australian Test youngest Australian Test captain, the youngest captain, the youngest

player to represent the player to represent the Aussie Test side and also Aussie Test side and also

the youngest Aussie the youngest Aussie batsman to score a first-batsman to score a first-

class double century. class double century.

Who? Who? (Clue - He captained Australia

just before Richie Benaud)

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Ian Craig Ian Craig


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This player gained the selectors’ This player gained the selectors’ attention during the 2011 IPL season, attention during the 2011 IPL season,

playing an important role in the team’s playing an important role in the team’s success and came to be known as ‘Mr. success and came to be known as ‘Mr.

Dependable’ for Chennai Super Kings. He Dependable’ for Chennai Super Kings. He was in RCB in 2015 IPL and represents was in RCB in 2015 IPL and represents Vidarbha in domestic cricket. His ODI Vidarbha in domestic cricket. His ODI

statistics till date are 7 matches, 6 statistics till date are 7 matches, 6 innings, 1 not out, 79 runs, 27* highest, innings, 1 not out, 79 runs, 27* highest,

15.80 average.15.80 average.

Who am I talking about?Who am I talking about?

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Subramaniam BadrinathSubramaniam Badrinath


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He was nicknamed Jonah and was one of He was nicknamed Jonah and was one of the best and fastest bowlers of his time, the best and fastest bowlers of his time,

initially erratic but later on had good initially erratic but later on had good control of line and length. He was also control of line and length. He was also known as 'The man who bowled a ball known as 'The man who bowled a ball through W. G. Grace's Beard' and was through W. G. Grace's Beard' and was

reputed to have broken Stanley Jackson's reputed to have broken Stanley Jackson's ribs.ribs.

However, his action was controversial However, his action was controversial and subsequently he was called for and subsequently he was called for

throwing. throwing.

Who?Who?

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Ernie Jones (Australia)Ernie Jones (Australia)


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It was one of the Indian Princely states It was one of the Indian Princely states in the Kathiawar region and was ruled by in the Kathiawar region and was ruled by

the Jadeja clan till its merger with the Jadeja clan till its merger with Independent India. Its present name is Independent India. Its present name is

Jamnagar district. Jamnagar district.

What was its earlier name and how is it What was its earlier name and how is it significant to Bengal Cricket?significant to Bengal Cricket?

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NawanagarNawanagar


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Bengal’s first success was runners-up in Bengal’s first success was runners-up in Ranji Trophy in the 1936-37 season where Ranji Trophy in the 1936-37 season where

Nawanagar won beating them.Nawanagar won beating them.

He was celebrated in a Jamaican stamp in He was celebrated in a Jamaican stamp in 1988. He made his Test debut against India in 1988. He made his Test debut against India in 1961-62 where he top scored with 64 despite 1961-62 where he top scored with 64 despite a broken finger, but waited another 2 years a broken finger, but waited another 2 years before he regained his place from Deryck before he regained his place from Deryck

Murray, and then after 3 matches, was Murray, and then after 3 matches, was hospitalised when struck by a Graham hospitalised when struck by a Graham

McKenzie bouncer at Bridgetown against McKenzie bouncer at Bridgetown against Australia. For some time, his life was in Australia. For some time, his life was in danger, but he made a full recovery and danger, but he made a full recovery and

played in 15 more Tests, all overseas, against played in 15 more Tests, all overseas, against Australia, India, NZ and England. He was such Australia, India, NZ and England. He was such

a reliable keeper that even in totals of 500 a reliable keeper that even in totals of 500 plus, he did not often conceded any byes. plus, he did not often conceded any byes.

Who?Who?(vis – next slide)

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Jackie HendriksJackie Hendriks


1818

The Sydney Riot of 1879 is one of the ill The Sydney Riot of 1879 is one of the ill incidents in the history of cricket. The riot incidents in the history of cricket. The riot took place due to a Cricket match played took place due to a Cricket match played

between a visiting English side and the New between a visiting English side and the New South Wales team. The riot was sparked by a South Wales team. The riot was sparked by a controversial umpiring decision, when star controversial umpiring decision, when star

Australian batsman Billy Murdoch was given Australian batsman Billy Murdoch was given out by George Coulthard, out by George Coulthard,

a Victorian employed by the a Victorian employed by the Englishmen. However, the other umpire Englishmen. However, the other umpire Edmund Barton helped to defuse the riot Edmund Barton helped to defuse the riot

and to resume the match.and to resume the match.

Apart from this, how is Edmund Barton Apart from this, how is Edmund Barton famously known to the world now? famously known to the world now?

(Clue - Not for Cricketing reasons)

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First PM of AustraliaFirst PM of Australia


1919

UNIndian is an upcoming film directed UNIndian is an upcoming film directed by Anupam Sharma and starring by Anupam Sharma and starring

Tannistha Chatterjee, Gulshan Grover Tannistha Chatterjee, Gulshan Grover etc.etc.

Who is playing the hero called ‘Will’ in Who is playing the hero called ‘Will’ in this movie? (Hello, this is a Cricket quiz)this movie? (Hello, this is a Cricket quiz)

2020



Brett LeeBrett Lee


2020

• 5 questions. 5 questions. • Each question carries Each question carries

5 marks.5 marks.• Full house ensure 5 Full house ensure 5

extra. extra.

This Cairo-born This Cairo-born Nobel laureate was Nobel laureate was

accused of mass accused of mass corruption, secretly corruption, secretly amassing a personal amassing a personal wealth estimated to wealth estimated to be USD $1.3 billion be USD $1.3 billion by 2002 despite the by 2002 despite the degrading economic degrading economic

conditions of his conditions of his people.people.

Q.Q.

CricketerCricketer : : Considered to be a T20 specialist,

he repesented Scotland in 2008-09 replacing

Rahul Dravid.A quiz by Somnath Chanda



Yasser ArafatYasser Arafat A.A.



He played as a He played as a defender in the defender in the

English U-19 during English U-19 during 2007-08. The teams 2007-08. The teams he has played in his he has played in his

senior career include senior career include – Liverpool, Leicester – Liverpool, Leicester

City, Hull City and City, Hull City and Nottingham Forest. Nottingham Forest.

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CricketerCricketer : : The ‘Knight’ served in the Royal Flying Corps during the

WWI. A quiz by Somnath Chanda


His parents, both CIA His parents, both CIA Agents, were Agents, were

mysteriously killed in a mysteriously killed in a plane crash. A bright plane crash. A bright student of Midtown student of Midtown

High School, his life-High School, his life-changing moment came changing moment came at an exhibition by the at an exhibition by the

General Techtronics General Techtronics Corporation. Corporation.

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CricketerCricketer : : This flop club-level cricketer became a hit during his 2nd innings with cricket. He was part of 10 Tests and 65 ODIs in a career spanning 15

years. A quiz by Somnath Chanda


Ex-husband of a popular Ex-husband of a popular hollywood leading-lady, hollywood leading-lady, he once appeared in a he once appeared in a video for the ‘Robin video for the ‘Robin

Hood Tax’ , a campaign Hood Tax’ , a campaign tax is aimed at levelling tax is aimed at levelling the field of stock-trading the field of stock-trading

between the so-called between the so-called ‘1% and 99%’.‘1% and 99%’.

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CricketerCricketer : : A typical tail-ender, he belongs

to a select group of cricketers whose

number of wickets taken exceeds runs

scored in tests. A quiz by Somnath Chanda


An alumnus of St. An alumnus of St. Xavier’s College, Xavier’s College,

Kolkata, he appeared Kolkata, he appeared opposite Dimple opposite Dimple Kapadia in Umar Kapadia in Umar

Karikad’s Malayalam Karikad’s Malayalam film ‘Bombay Mittayi’. film ‘Bombay Mittayi’. Also got embroiled in a Also got embroiled in a

phone-tapping phone-tapping controversy in 2011. controversy in 2011.

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CricketerCricketer : : Len Hutton once said, “there is no better bowler in the world today than X.”



A popular cocktail, it is A popular cocktail, it is being prepared by being prepared by

mixing white rum, fresh mixing white rum, fresh lime juice, sugar syrup lime juice, sugar syrup

and soda. Usually served and soda. Usually served in tall glasses that have in tall glasses that have

a capacity of 12-16 a capacity of 12-16 ounces to their brim. ounces to their brim.

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Clue : Clue : OOne of the very few left-handed seam

bowlers to play for his national team, he took

more than 100 wickets in tests. His half-brother

also played cricket. A quiz by Somnath Chanda


He played as a He played as a defender in the defender in the

English U-19 during English U-19 during 2007-08. The teams 2007-08. The teams he has played in his he has played in his

senior career include senior career include – Liverpool, Leicester – Liverpool, Leicester

City, Hull City and City, Hull City and Nottingham Forest. Nottingham Forest.

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Clue : Clue : The ‘Knight’ served in the Royal Flying Corps during

the WWI.A quiz by Somnath Chanda



Jack HobbsJack Hobbs 11



His parents, both CIA His parents, both CIA Agents, were Agents, were

mysteriously killed in a mysteriously killed in a plane crash. A bright plane crash. A bright student of Midtown student of Midtown

High School, his life-High School, his life-changing moment came changing moment came at an exhibition by the at an exhibition by the

General Techtronics General Techtronics Corporation. Corporation.

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CricketerCricketer : : This flop club-level cricketer became a hit during his 2nd innings with cricket. He was part of 10 Tests and 65 ODIs in a career spanning 15

years. A quiz by Somnath Chanda



Peter ParkerPeter Parker 22



Ex-husband of a popular Ex-husband of a popular hollywood leading-lady, hollywood leading-lady, he once appeared in a he once appeared in a video for the ‘Robin video for the ‘Robin

Hood Tax’ , a campaign Hood Tax’ , a campaign tax is aimed at levelling tax is aimed at levelling the field of stock-trading the field of stock-trading

between the so-called between the so-called ‘1% and 99%’.‘1% and 99%’.

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Clue : Clue : A typical tail-ender, he belongs to a

select group of cricketers whose

number of wickets taken exceeds runs

scored in tests. A quiz by Somnath Chanda



Chris MartinChris Martin 33



An alumnus of St. An alumnus of St. Xavier’s College, Xavier’s College,

Kolkata, he appeared Kolkata, he appeared opposite Dimple opposite Dimple Kapadia in Umar Kapadia in Umar

Karikad’s Malayalam Karikad’s Malayalam film ‘Bombay Mittayi’. film ‘Bombay Mittayi’. Also got embroiled in a Also got embroiled in a

phone-tapping phone-tapping controversy in 2011. controversy in 2011.

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Clue : Clue : Len Hutton once said, “there is no

better bowler in the world today than X.”




Amar SinghAmar Singh 44



A popular cocktail, it is A popular cocktail, it is being prepared by being prepared by

mixing white rum, fresh mixing white rum, fresh lime juice, sugar syrup lime juice, sugar syrup

and soda. Usually served and soda. Usually served in tall glasses that have in tall glasses that have

a capacity of 12-16 a capacity of 12-16 ounces to their brim. ounces to their brim.

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Clue : Clue : OOne of the very few left-handed seam

bowlers to play for his national team, he took

more than 100 wickets in tests. His half-brother

also played cricket. A quiz by Somnath Chanda



Pedro CollinsPedro Collins 55



• 20 questions • Each question carries

10 marks• Infinite Bounce +

Pounce

Q.Q.



In the recently released movie ‘Bajrangi In the recently released movie ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’, cricket has a very significant Bhaijaan’, cricket has a very significant

role in the plotline of the story. role in the plotline of the story.

Other than that, how a Pakistani Other than that, how a Pakistani evergreen cricketer is associated with evergreen cricketer is associated with

this this cutie pie cutie pie in this movie? in this movie?


Shahida is named after Shahid AfridiShahida is named after Shahid Afridi A.A.



Several sources mention the name of Several sources mention the name of Farrakh Khan, a member of the Burki Farrakh Khan, a member of the Burki clan – the Pashtun dynasty famous for clan – the Pashtun dynasty famous for

sporting connections, to be the pioneer. sporting connections, to be the pioneer. But according to former Chairman of But according to former Chairman of PCB and cricket historian Shaharyar PCB and cricket historian Shaharyar Khan, the credit should go to a small-Khan, the credit should go to a small-

time cricketer Salim Mir, who played for time cricketer Salim Mir, who played for the Punjab Cricket Club, Lahore during the Punjab Cricket Club, Lahore during

the 1960s.the 1960s.


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Reverse SwingReverse Swing



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Though his uncontroversial style didn’t Though his uncontroversial style didn’t impress the top brass of the News of the impress the top brass of the News of the

World, he was their longest serving World, he was their longest serving employee with around 50 years of service employee with around 50 years of service when the tabloid folded up in 2011. That when the tabloid folded up in 2011. That employee also breathed his last in 2015. employee also breathed his last in 2015.

Who was he?Who was he?

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Richie BenaudRichie Benaud 22



A recent addition to the cricket A recent addition to the cricket glossary…..it shares its name with an glossary…..it shares its name with an

instrument which was said to be instrument which was said to be marketed by Johannes Gutenberg in the marketed by Johannes Gutenberg in the 1430s but became popular during the 1430s but became popular during the

WWI.WWI.


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Periscope ShotPeriscope Shot 33



With which ‘demonic’ feat, would you With which ‘demonic’ feat, would you associate these three Englishmen – associate these three Englishmen –

Vernon Royale, Francis MacKinnon and Vernon Royale, Francis MacKinnon and Tom Emmett?Tom Emmett?


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11stst Test-Hattrick by Fred Spofforth Test-Hattrick by Fred Spofforth 44


In 2013, former Kiwi captain-cum-In 2013, former Kiwi captain-cum-commentator John Parker got embroiled commentator John Parker got embroiled

in a controversy after he said that the in a controversy after he said that the then coach Mike Hesson had been a then coach Mike Hesson had been a dishonest and improperly motivated dishonest and improperly motivated person. The matter had been settled person. The matter had been settled

amicably. But this former Kiwi cricketer amicably. But this former Kiwi cricketer was also involved in another on-field was also involved in another on-field controversial incident, caused by a controversial incident, caused by a

moment of madness, during a test match moment of madness, during a test match in Carisbrook in 1980. in Carisbrook in 1980.

Which incident, captured in lens, is being Which incident, captured in lens, is being referred to? referred to?

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Holding kicking the stumpsHolding kicking the stumps 55



According to Bill ‘Tiger’ O’Reilly, one According to Bill ‘Tiger’ O’Reilly, one of the greatest bowlers in the history of of the greatest bowlers in the history of the game, who or what ‘must have been the game, who or what ‘must have been

the best Christmas present Australia the best Christmas present Australia ever received’ from their neighbour ever received’ from their neighbour

New Zealand?New Zealand?

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Clarrie GrimmettClarrie Grimmett



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The man in the pic The man in the pic became the latest and became the latest and 2020thth overall to achieve overall to achieve this feat in June, 2015. this feat in June, 2015.

Some illustrated Some illustrated names in this elite list names in this elite list include Clive Lyode, include Clive Lyode, Inzamam-Ul Haq and Inzamam-Ul Haq and

Wavell Hinds. Wavell Hinds.

Name the two Indians Name the two Indians who are also part of who are also part of

this group.this group.

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During Kerry Packer’s World Series During Kerry Packer’s World Series Cricket, West Indies team were very Cricket, West Indies team were very apprehensive regarding their cricket apprehensive regarding their cricket

gear because of a reason considered to gear because of a reason considered to be taboo during that time. Aussie opener be taboo during that time. Aussie opener

Chris Rogers also expressed his Chris Rogers also expressed his displeasure, albeit for physical reasons, displeasure, albeit for physical reasons,

regarding his non-availibility in an regarding his non-availibility in an upcoming fixture. upcoming fixture.

Though two separate fixtures in two Though two separate fixtures in two different century, the sole reason of different century, the sole reason of

discomfort being the same.discomfort being the same.

Put funda.Put funda.

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PinkPink



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Though he had a modest beginning for Though he had a modest beginning for Worcestershire, his belligerent batting Worcestershire, his belligerent batting against miserly Tich Freeman during an against miserly Tich Freeman during an

innings of 165 for the Gentlemen at innings of 165 for the Gentlemen at Lords in July 1932 gained him a place on Lords in July 1932 gained him a place on

the Ashes tour for that winter. But the Ashes tour for that winter. But despite starting with a bang, his joy was despite starting with a bang, his joy was shortlived because of some unfortunate shortlived because of some unfortunate

reasons. reasons.

Identify the cricketer who was also Identify the cricketer who was also selected as one of the five Wisden selected as one of the five Wisden

Cricketers of the Year in 1932.Cricketers of the Year in 1932.

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Iftikhar Ali Khan PataudiIftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi



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If we consider the events chronologically If we consider the events chronologically in ODIs, who is missing in this list? Also, in ODIs, who is missing in this list? Also,

what it is all about?what it is all about?

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1975 1992 1992 2014


Kapil DevKapil Dev



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Whose action evoked such reactions Whose action evoked such reactions from the crowd?from the crowd?(next slide also) (next slide also)

Q.Q.



Q.Q.




Ronnie IraniRonnie Irani A.A.



This cricketer’s most wellknown This cricketer’s most wellknown charitable efforts were inspired after a charitable efforts were inspired after a visit to Musgrove Park Hospital whilst visit to Musgrove Park Hospital whilst receiving treatment for a broken toe. receiving treatment for a broken toe.

After accidently taking a wrong turn into After accidently taking a wrong turn into a children’s ward, he was devastated to a children’s ward, he was devastated to learn that some of the children had only learn that some of the children had only

weeks to live. But about him, Fred weeks to live. But about him, Fred Trueman once said, “A test match Trueman once said, “A test match

without him is like a horror film without without him is like a horror film without Boris Karloff”. Boris Karloff”.

Who is this ‘Jekyll & Hide’ cricketer?Who is this ‘Jekyll & Hide’ cricketer?

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Ian BothamIan Botham 1111



He played as an all rounder in the 2004 He played as an all rounder in the 2004 U-19 World Cup. In the 2006 edition U-19 World Cup. In the 2006 edition played at Sri Lanka, he captained his played at Sri Lanka, he captained his team. In one of the rare instances in team. In one of the rare instances in world cricket, he later captained the world cricket, he later captained the

senior team at the 2015 ICC World Cup. senior team at the 2015 ICC World Cup.

Identify this cricketer whose wife has Identify this cricketer whose wife has also represented her country in another also represented her country in another

sporting discipline.sporting discipline.

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Angelo MatthewsAngelo Matthews 1122



““Well I'll be fooked”, said the bowler Well I'll be fooked”, said the bowler after getting this wicket. It turned out to after getting this wicket. It turned out to be his only wicket of that eventful series. be his only wicket of that eventful series.

Identify the bowler.Identify the bowler.

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Bill BowesBill Bowes



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The lady in the pic The lady in the pic was the first to was the first to

reach a milestone reach a milestone during the 3during the 3rdrd place place play-off match vs NZ play-off match vs NZ

in the 2013 World in the 2013 World Cup. Cup.

Who recently Who recently became the 2became the 2ndnd

woman to emulate woman to emulate her? Also, what was her? Also, what was

that landmark?that landmark?(Part Points going)(Part Points going)

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Mithali RajMithali Raj 1144



As the title of his As the title of his autobiography autobiography

suggests, the author suggests, the author was literally ‘thrown was literally ‘thrown out’ of this cricket out’ of this cricket world because of world because of

chucking. chucking.

This controversial This controversial cricketer was cricketer was

associated with which associated with which piece of cricket piece of cricket

history? history? (Clue – Clearly visible on (Clue – Clearly visible on

the book cover)the book cover)

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The final moment of the 1The final moment of the 1stst Tie-Test Tie-Test 1155



Only instance out of 949…..what happens Only instance out of 949…..what happens next?next?

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McGrath’s only stumped victimMcGrath’s only stumped victim 1166



Simply, find the cricket-connection.Simply, find the cricket-connection.



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CCI / Brabourne StadiumCCI / Brabourne Stadium



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In 1919, Sussex travelled to Taunton short of In 1919, Sussex travelled to Taunton short of a player and Harold Heygate, a spectator, was a player and Harold Heygate, a spectator, was

pressed into service. His last first-class pressed into service. His last first-class cricket happened 14 years before. He had cricket happened 14 years before. He had sustained leg wounds during the WWI and sustained leg wounds during the WWI and

was also suffering badly from arthritis. In the was also suffering badly from arthritis. In the first innings, he was first excused fielding first innings, he was first excused fielding

while Somerset made 243 and then batted at while Somerset made 243 and then batted at No 11, being bowled by Jack White for 0. No 11, being bowled by Jack White for 0.

The events (later came to be known as The events (later came to be known as ‘Heygate Incident’) which took place during ‘Heygate Incident’) which took place during the second innings had etched the name of the second innings had etched the name of

Harold Haygate in the annals of cricket Harold Haygate in the annals of cricket history.history.

What happened? What happened?



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First instance of Timed-OutFirst instance of Timed-Out



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The statue of which former Professor of The statue of which former Professor of Sir Parshurambhau College, Pune would Sir Parshurambhau College, Pune would

you find just outside the Subroto Roy you find just outside the Subroto Roy Sahara Stadium?Sahara Stadium?



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D. B. DeodharD. B. Deodhar



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Which ‘first’ was associated with this Which ‘first’ was associated with this particular test match at the 2014 India-particular test match at the 2014 India-

England series?England series?



2020




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Match officials were ex-test playersMatch officials were ex-test players

X’s parents are very interested in cricket X’s parents are very interested in cricket and watched someone on the screen and watched someone on the screen

when he was playing. So, they decided to when he was playing. So, they decided to name the newborn after him. X, currently name the newborn after him. X, currently the captain of his state team, turned his the captain of his state team, turned his

maiden first-class century into an maiden first-class century into an unbeaten double-hundred in his 25unbeaten double-hundred in his 25thth

match vs Hyderabad in 2014.match vs Hyderabad in 2014.

Identify this budding cricketer Identify this budding cricketer who plays for Rajasthan who plays for Rajasthan

Royals in IPL.Royals in IPL.

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Sachin BabySachin Baby 44



This is the profile of a cricketer (A) This is the profile of a cricketer (A) who had moderate success with bat who had moderate success with bat

and ball, but impressed all and sundry and ball, but impressed all and sundry with his fielding skills. His great-great-with his fielding skills. His great-great-grandson (B), who is named after him, grandson (B), who is named after him, became one of the very few to lead his became one of the very few to lead his

country on international debut.country on international debut.

Identify his great-great-grandson.Identify his great-great-grandson.(profile – next slide) (profile – next slide)

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George BaileyGeorge Bailey



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A classic example of A classic example of unfulfilled promise, unfulfilled promise, he had a very brief he had a very brief

test career. His best test career. His best bowling record was bowling record was

registered in his very registered in his very first test against first test against England, which England, which

created a sensation created a sensation worldwide. His best worldwide. His best

batting effort came in batting effort came in his last test, just a his last test, just a

year later, vs year later, vs Pakistan.Pakistan.

Just identify him. Just identify him.

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Bob MassieBob Massie 33



Though he took up rugby in the fourth Though he took up rugby in the fourth grade, he was good enough to be a grade, he was good enough to be a

reserve for the national under-17 side reserve for the national under-17 side that met Australia in the late 1980s. A that met Australia in the late 1980s. A few days before his 18th birthday, he few days before his 18th birthday, he made his 1made his 1stst-Class debut in a county -Class debut in a county game between Nottinghamshire and game between Nottinghamshire and

Kent and thus achieved the rare feat of Kent and thus achieved the rare feat of making a 1making a 1stst-Class debut away from -Class debut away from

home.home.

Identify this 2Identify this 2ndnd-gen cricketer who had -gen cricketer who had been named as ‘Mister X’ by one of his been named as ‘Mister X’ by one of his former teammates during the recent former teammates during the recent

trials of a match fixing scandal. trials of a match fixing scandal.

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Chris CairnsChris Cairns 33



Q.Q.



Deputising for the Deputising for the regular skipper Suzie regular skipper Suzie Bates, this lady, most Bates, this lady, most likely to be featured in likely to be featured in the 2016 Rio Olympics, the 2016 Rio Olympics,

bettered a bettered a 7-year old record on 117-year old record on 11thth

July, 2015. She said, July, 2015. She said, “There were a few “There were a few

hockey swings out there, hockey swings out there, but when it’s your day, but when it’s your day, you’ve got to make the you’ve got to make the

most of it.”most of it.”

Put funda.Put funda.


Sophie DivineSophie Divine A.A.



Little known facts :--Little known facts :--* An avid martial artist, he has obtained * An avid martial artist, he has obtained the 1st degree black belt in Zen Do Kai. the 1st degree black belt in Zen Do Kai. * Apart from his autobiography * Apart from his autobiography ‘The ‘The Power of Passion’Power of Passion’, he has also co-written , he has also co-written a book titled a book titled ‘Ashes Frontline: The Ashes ‘Ashes Frontline: The Ashes War Diaries’,War Diaries’, with Steve Harmison about with Steve Harmison about the 2006–07 Ashes series. the 2006–07 Ashes series. * He was drafted in the team for his * He was drafted in the team for his debut ODI series at Sharjah as an debut ODI series at Sharjah as an wicketkeeper.wicketkeeper.

Identify this former Rajasthan Royals Identify this former Rajasthan Royals cricketer.cricketer.

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Justin LangerJustin Langer



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grand finale - reverse swing

Education

cricket quiza cricket

pakistan inindias victory

whoaussie fast bowler

pakistani speed merchant

mixed bag

lot of attention

fearsome aussie fast

english great whoenglish