reverse swing 2.0 prelims

Elimination Round

Rules * 30 questions.* Each question carries 1 mark.* Star-marked questions (Q. No. 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 & 30) will be counted to break the ties.* Every decision of the QM is final.

Q. Set by SRDReverse Swing 2.0

Which cricketer recently became only Which cricketer recently became only the 3the 3rdrd person from his country to take person from his country to take

300 test wickets?300 test wickets?(The 1(The 1stst guy being a spinner and the 2 guy being a spinner and the 2ndnd one one

a left arm seamer)a left arm seamer)

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During his Ranji days in the mid 2000-During his Ranji days in the mid 2000-2010 decade, when the other players 2010 decade, when the other players

wouldn’t cheer up the team out of wouldn’t cheer up the team out of fatigue, he would use the famous fatigue, he would use the famous

dialogues from a 1975 cult Hindi movie dialogues from a 1975 cult Hindi movie to entertain his team-mates. Hence, they to entertain his team-mates. Hence, they

gave him his famous nickname.gave him his famous nickname.Who? What nickname?Who? What nickname?


2


His given name means ‘happiness’ in His given name means ‘happiness’ in Persian. His chiseled features and Persian. His chiseled features and

rugged good looks made him an obvious rugged good looks made him an obvious successor to Keith Miller and Denis successor to Keith Miller and Denis

Compton in something. Compton in something. Who?Who?


3


When the Hon’ble Ivo When the Hon’ble Ivo Bligh reclaimed The Bligh reclaimed The

Ashes from Australia, he Ashes from Australia, he was one of the key was one of the key members of that members of that

England side. Generally, England side. Generally, he was thought to be as he was thought to be as good as the great WG good as the great WG Grace. When he made Grace. When he made

his highest Test score of his highest Test score of 148 runs in 1884, it was 148 runs in 1884, it was

the first test match the first test match hundred scored at hundred scored at

Lord’s. Also, a superb Lord’s. Also, a superb bowler. bowler. Who?Who?


4


Who captained Bengal when they lost to Who captained Bengal when they lost to (then) Bombay in the final of the (then) Bombay in the final of the

1971/72 Ranji Trophy?1971/72 Ranji Trophy?


5


Which contemporary cricketer from Which contemporary cricketer from West Indies has an Australian city as his West Indies has an Australian city as his

middle name? middle name? (Interestingly, he also shares his surname (Interestingly, he also shares his surname

with another West Indian great pacer)with another West Indian great pacer)


6


This young cricketer, who has the This young cricketer, who has the highest number of 50’s in U-19 World highest number of 50’s in U-19 World

Cup, was coached by his father Naushad. Cup, was coached by his father Naushad. As an acknowledgement of his father’s As an acknowledgement of his father’s contributions, he sports the number 97 contributions, he sports the number 97

(“Nau” and “Saath”) on his jersey. (“Nau” and “Saath”) on his jersey. Who? Who?


7


What record connects - Hashim Amla, What record connects - Hashim Amla, Ricky Ponting, Herschelle Gibbs, Sachin Ricky Ponting, Herschelle Gibbs, Sachin

Tendulkar and …………..? Tendulkar and …………..? Also, who is the blanked out Cricketer?Also, who is the blanked out Cricketer?


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Famous father-son duo who played for Famous father-son duo who played for England, goes by the same name (sr. and England, goes by the same name (sr. and

jr.). jr.). Who are they?Who are they?


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Controversially, this batsman who Controversially, this batsman who played one of the greatest innings in a played one of the greatest innings in a World Cup Final (and helped his team World Cup Final (and helped his team win) used a squash ball inside his left win) used a squash ball inside his left glove to improve his grip on the bat. glove to improve his grip on the bat.

Since, there is no law against, the Since, there is no law against, the opposition’s protest was futile and this opposition’s protest was futile and this

is still a much talked about matter. is still a much talked about matter. Who was the batsman?Who was the batsman?


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This prolific English batsman was made a This prolific English batsman was made a selector in 1956. selector in 1956.

However, the same year during the Ashes, However, the same year during the Ashes, after England lost the 2nd Test against after England lost the 2nd Test against

Australia at Lord’s, to go one-nil down in the Australia at Lord’s, to go one-nil down in the five match series, the 41-year-old was asked five match series, the 41-year-old was asked

by his fellow selectors to leave the room. by his fellow selectors to leave the room.

When he returned, they asked him if he When he returned, they asked him if he would play in the third test at Headingly. He would play in the third test at Headingly. He played and made 98, sharing a stand of 187 played and made 98, sharing a stand of 187 with Peter May, after England were reduced with Peter May, after England were reduced to 17 for 3. England won that game. (This is to 17 for 3. England won that game. (This is

the same series where Jim Laker made the same series where Jim Laker made history).history).

Who are we talking about here?Who are we talking about here?


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In early 1999, why was a female student In early 1999, why was a female student of about 21/22 years of age from the city of about 21/22 years of age from the city

of East London created a storm in the of East London created a storm in the cricketing world? cricketing world?

(As a result, all rounder Alan Dawson was (As a result, all rounder Alan Dawson was brought in as an immediate replacement.)brought in as an immediate replacement.)


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He was probably one of the favorite cricketers He was probably one of the favorite cricketers of Neville Cardus, as he heaped many praises of Neville Cardus, as he heaped many praises

on him.on him.One of the most elegant and stylish and One of the most elegant and stylish and

attacking batsmen of all time, there was a attacking batsmen of all time, there was a time when it was said that to be told that you time when it was said that to be told that you batted like ……………. was the highest praise.batted like ……………. was the highest praise.Once, against Yorkshire at Bradford in 1931, Once, against Yorkshire at Bradford in 1931,

he bludgeoned 188 in 200 minutes against the he bludgeoned 188 in 200 minutes against the leading attack of the land, and in the end the leading attack of the land, and in the end the authorities left a man on an adjoining football authorities left a man on an adjoining football field to retrieve balls, so many did he deposit field to retrieve balls, so many did he deposit

there.there. He has played under fourteen different He has played under fourteen different

captains for England, a record in Test cricket. captains for England, a record in Test cricket. Identify him.Identify him.


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This Zimbabwean Cricketer (a bowling This Zimbabwean Cricketer (a bowling all-rounder and one of the 15 rebels) is all-rounder and one of the 15 rebels) is now a commercial pilot and has worked now a commercial pilot and has worked

for Qatar Airways among others.for Qatar Airways among others.Nicknamed “Chunks” and with a rather Nicknamed “Chunks” and with a rather friendly name for a bowler, who are we friendly name for a bowler, who are we

talking about? talking about?


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He is the only cricketer to have scored He is the only cricketer to have scored first-class triple hundreds in three first-class triple hundreds in three different decades (1988, 1997 and different decades (1988, 1997 and

2002).2002).When he first made his domestic When he first made his domestic

appearance, typically the country’s appearance, typically the country’s press compared him to Don Bradman.press compared him to Don Bradman.

A perennial underachiever in A perennial underachiever in international cricket, who are we international cricket, who are we

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Q. Set by SomnathReverse Swing 2.0

The top-five in a particular list, in The top-five in a particular list, in descending order descending order (from 1 5), is being , is being

hinted at. hinted at. Identify the 3Identify the 3rdrd cricketer in this illustrated cricketer in this illustrated

list.list.


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1 2 3

5 4


This cutie-This cutie-pie has been pie has been

named named ‘Blush’ by his ‘Blush’ by his

father to father to remember remember

which which embarasing embarasing off-the field off-the field incident?incident?


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The following team – G. Gooch (c), G. The following team – G. Gooch (c), G. Boycott, D. Amiss, W. Larkins, J. Embury, Boycott, D. Amiss, W. Larkins, J. Embury, A. Knott, P. Willey, M. Hendricks, C. Old, A. Knott, P. Willey, M. Hendricks, C. Old,

J. Lever, L. Taylor and D. Underwood J. Lever, L. Taylor and D. Underwood became the frontpage news for a not-so-became the frontpage news for a not-so-

good reason. After being asked about good reason. After being asked about their moral stance, they were given a their moral stance, they were given a certain nickname which will surely certain nickname which will surely

remind about a 1960’s celluloid remind about a 1960’s celluloid adaptation of an eponymous novel.adaptation of an eponymous novel.

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At the start of the innings, the D/L At the start of the innings, the D/L Method would have set the target at 273 Method would have set the target at 273 off 45 overs. After the final interruption, off 45 overs. After the final interruption, the equation could have been 5 runs to the equation could have been 5 runs to

get in the final delivery. But in reality, it get in the final delivery. But in reality, it didn’t happen that way. didn’t happen that way.

Which match is being talked about? Which match is being talked about?


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Mahatma Gandhi considered X Mahatma Gandhi considered X (synonymous with a company) ‘one of the (synonymous with a company) ‘one of the

few useful things ever invented’. The few useful things ever invented’. The company used to sponsor a national company used to sponsor a national

women’s cricket team in the 2000s. It was women’s cricket team in the 2000s. It was also associated with the then fastest also associated with the then fastest

century in men’s ODI cricket.century in men’s ODI cricket.Which company is this? Which company is this?


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As a 13-year-old, he made his debut in As a 13-year-old, he made his debut in the U-15 team led by present India the U-15 team led by present India

captain Virat Kohli. He duly graduated to captain Virat Kohli. He duly graduated to the U-17 and then the U-19 Delhi team. the U-17 and then the U-19 Delhi team. He was also one of the stand-byes with He was also one of the stand-byes with

the World Cup winning India U-19 side in the World Cup winning India U-19 side in 2008. A teamman to the core, he was 2008. A teamman to the core, he was

once sternly told by Delhi Blues’ skipper once sternly told by Delhi Blues’ skipper Vivek Razdan to crop his long hair, which Vivek Razdan to crop his long hair, which

he did without a fuss. he did without a fuss. Identify the cricketer who is said to have Identify the cricketer who is said to have not been dealt well because of reasons not been dealt well because of reasons

other than cricket.other than cricket.I ISRD-Somnath Productions

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After asking for an official apology by Sir After asking for an official apology by Sir Julien Cahn, an astute businessman, Julien Cahn, an astute businessman,

philanthropist and cricket enthusiast of philanthropist and cricket enthusiast of his time, he replied – “I’m an Englishman. his time, he replied – “I’m an Englishman. I will never apologise.” After that episode I will never apologise.” After that episode

of his eventful life, he became an exile, of his eventful life, he became an exile, running a Blackpool sweet shop before running a Blackpool sweet shop before

relocating to Sydney.relocating to Sydney.Why was he asked for ‘apology’? Why was he asked for ‘apology’?


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55thth Feb, Feb, 1872….first 1872….first

international international rugby union rugby union

match between match between England vs England vs Scotland Scotland

….identify the ….identify the venue from the venue from the

most iconic most iconic structure structure

associated with associated with this ground, which this ground, which

was the world’s was the world’s largest of it’s type largest of it’s type at the time of it’s at the time of it’s construction in construction in

1847.1847.


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This is the career This is the career synopsis of which synopsis of which former Yorkshire former Yorkshire

cricketer? cricketer?


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The first Indian wicket taken by this The first Indian wicket taken by this Hindu cricketer with the middle names Hindu cricketer with the middle names Prabha Shanker was that of a muslim Prabha Shanker was that of a muslim

batsman.batsman.Identify both these Hindu-Muslim Identify both these Hindu-Muslim

‘neighbours’. ‘neighbours’.


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Aldwyn Roberts, Aldwyn Roberts, considered to be the considered to be the ‘Grand Master’ of his ‘Grand Master’ of his

chosen field, was spotted chosen field, was spotted by Johnny Khan during the by Johnny Khan during the mid-1940s. He was invited mid-1940s. He was invited to perform in JK’s Victory to perform in JK’s Victory Tent, where Roberts met a Tent, where Roberts met a person popularly known as person popularly known as

Growling Tiger. He Growling Tiger. He decided to give Roberts a decided to give Roberts a new identity and as the new identity and as the saying goes - the rest is saying goes - the rest is

history.history.What is he doing in today’s What is he doing in today’s

quiz?quiz?


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On 1On 1stst April, 2016, it was announced that April, 2016, it was announced that two similar entities in an ICC-affiliated two similar entities in an ICC-affiliated European nation are planning to launch European nation are planning to launch professional cricket teams ‘in the near professional cricket teams ‘in the near

future’, and will face-off in matches future’, and will face-off in matches termed termed CricketosCricketos. Australian Paul Yaleg, . Australian Paul Yaleg,

one of the coaches associated with a team one of the coaches associated with a team even said, even said, “These guys are all natural “These guys are all natural sportsmen and they’ve taken to it like sportsmen and they’ve taken to it like

ducks to water”. ducks to water”. Which two great rivals are being Which two great rivals are being

subjected to this April Fool’s prank? subjected to this April Fool’s prank? I ISRD-Somnath Productions

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There are 2 sets of teams to face each There are 2 sets of teams to face each other at the final matches of ICC World other at the final matches of ICC World

Cup, ICC Champions Trophy and ICC Cup, ICC Champions Trophy and ICC World T20. One of the pairs are – India World T20. One of the pairs are – India

and SL (2011 World Cup; 2002 CT & 2014 and SL (2011 World Cup; 2002 CT & 2014 World T20).World T20).

Which 2 teams make the other pair?Which 2 teams make the other pair?


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During his U-19 years, this highly During his U-19 years, this highly talented cricketer played alongside talented cricketer played alongside

Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara and Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ravindra Jadeja. Despite not making it Ravindra Jadeja. Despite not making it as big as some of his contemporaries, as big as some of his contemporaries,

this soft-spoken Railways-man has now this soft-spoken Railways-man has now left behind all of them and made his left behind all of them and made his entry into the record books and quiz entry into the record books and quiz

books.books.Who/Why?Who/Why?

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Match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka Match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the ICC in the ICC

U-19 World Cup, 2016…..what happened U-19 World Cup, 2016…..what happened just 3 balls later in that same over?just 3 balls later in that same over?


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Which cricketer recently became only Which cricketer recently became only the 3the 3rdrd person from his country to take person from his country to take

300 test wickets?300 test wickets?(The 1(The 1stst guy being a spinner and the 2 guy being a spinner and the 2ndnd one one

a left arm seamer)a left arm seamer)


1

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

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Rangana HerathRangana Herath

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During his Ranji days in the mid 2000-During his Ranji days in the mid 2000-2010 decade, when the other players 2010 decade, when the other players

wouldn’t cheer up the team out of wouldn’t cheer up the team out of fatigue, he would use the famous fatigue, he would use the famous

dialogues from a 1975 cult Hindi movie dialogues from a 1975 cult Hindi movie to entertain his team-mates. Hence, they to entertain his team-mates. Hence, they

gave him his famous nickname.gave him his famous nickname.Who? What nickname?Who? What nickname?


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Shikhar Dhawan & GabbarShikhar Dhawan & Gabbar

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His given name means ‘happiness’ in His given name means ‘happiness’ in Persian. His chiseled features and Persian. His chiseled features and

rugged good looks made him an obvious rugged good looks made him an obvious successor to Keith Miller and Denis successor to Keith Miller and Denis

Compton in something. Compton in something. Who?Who?


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Farokh EngineerFarokh Engineer

3


When the Hon’ble Ivo When the Hon’ble Ivo Bligh reclaimed The Bligh reclaimed The

Ashes from Australia, he Ashes from Australia, he was one of the key was one of the key members of that members of that

England side. Generally, England side. Generally, he was thought to be as he was thought to be as good as the great WG good as the great WG Grace. When he made Grace. When he made

his highest Test score of his highest Test score of 148 runs in 1884, it was 148 runs in 1884, it was

the first test match the first test match hundred scored at hundred scored at

Lord’s. Also, a superb Lord’s. Also, a superb bowler. bowler. Who?Who?


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Alan (AG) SteelAlan (AG) Steel

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Who captained Bengal when they lost to Who captained Bengal when they lost to (then) Bombay in the final of the (then) Bombay in the final of the

1971/72 Ranji Trophy?1971/72 Ranji Trophy?


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Chuni GoswamiChuni Goswami

5


Which contemporary cricketer from Which contemporary cricketer from West Indies has an Australian city as his West Indies has an Australian city as his

middle name? middle name? (Interestingly, he also shares his surname (Interestingly, he also shares his surname

with another West Indian great pacer)with another West Indian great pacer)


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Xavier Melbourne MarshallXavier Melbourne Marshall

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This young cricketer, who has the This young cricketer, who has the highest number of 50’s in U-19 World highest number of 50’s in U-19 World

Cup, was coached by his father Naushad. Cup, was coached by his father Naushad. As an acknowledgement of his father’s As an acknowledgement of his father’s contributions, he sports the number 97 contributions, he sports the number 97

(“Nau” and “Saath”) on his jersey. (“Nau” and “Saath”) on his jersey. Who? Who?


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Sarfaraz KhanSarfaraz Khan

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What record connects - Hashim Amla, What record connects - Hashim Amla, Ricky Ponting, Herschelle Gibbs, Sachin Ricky Ponting, Herschelle Gibbs, Sachin

Tendulkar and …………..? Tendulkar and …………..? Also, who is the blanked out Cricketer?Also, who is the blanked out Cricketer?


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Virat Kohli & ODI hundreds Virat Kohli & ODI hundreds against all test playing nationsagainst all test playing nations

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Famous father-son duo who played for Famous father-son duo who played for England, goes by the same name (sr. and England, goes by the same name (sr. and

jr.). jr.). Who are they?Who are they?


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Jim ParksJim Parks

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Controversially, this batsman who Controversially, this batsman who played one of the greatest innings in a played one of the greatest innings in a World Cup Final (and helped his team World Cup Final (and helped his team win) used a squash ball inside his left win) used a squash ball inside his left glove to improve his grip on the bat. glove to improve his grip on the bat.

Since, there is no law against, the Since, there is no law against, the opposition’s protest was futile and this opposition’s protest was futile and this

is still a much talked about matter. is still a much talked about matter. Who was the batsman?Who was the batsman?


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Adam GilchristAdam Gilchrist

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This prolific English batsman was made a This prolific English batsman was made a selector in 1956. selector in 1956.

However, the same year during the Ashes, However, the same year during the Ashes, after England lost the 2nd Test against after England lost the 2nd Test against

Australia at Lord’s, to go one-nil down in the Australia at Lord’s, to go one-nil down in the five match series, the 41-year-old was asked five match series, the 41-year-old was asked

by his fellow selectors to leave the room. by his fellow selectors to leave the room.

When he returned, they asked him if he When he returned, they asked him if he would play in the third test at Headingly. He would play in the third test at Headingly. He played and made 98, sharing a stand of 187 played and made 98, sharing a stand of 187 with Peter May, after England were reduced with Peter May, after England were reduced to 17 for 3. England won that game. (This is to 17 for 3. England won that game. (This is

the same series where Jim Laker made the same series where Jim Laker made history).history).

Who are we talking about here?Who are we talking about here?


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Cyril WashbrookCyril Washbrook

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In early 1999, why was a female student In early 1999, why was a female student of about 21/22 years of age from the city of about 21/22 years of age from the city

of East London created a storm in the of East London created a storm in the cricketing world? cricketing world?

(As a result, all rounder Alan Dawson was (As a result, all rounder Alan Dawson was brought in as an immediate replacement.)brought in as an immediate replacement.)


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Makhaya Ntini rape chargeMakhaya Ntini rape charge

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He was probably one of the favorite cricketers He was probably one of the favorite cricketers of Neville Cardus, as he heaped many praises of Neville Cardus, as he heaped many praises

on him.on him.One of the most elegant and stylish and One of the most elegant and stylish and

attacking batsmen of all time, there was a attacking batsmen of all time, there was a time when it was said that to be told that you time when it was said that to be told that you batted like ……………. was the highest praise.batted like ……………. was the highest praise.Once, against Yorkshire at Bradford in 1931, Once, against Yorkshire at Bradford in 1931,

he bludgeoned 188 in 200 minutes against the he bludgeoned 188 in 200 minutes against the leading attack of the land, and in the end the leading attack of the land, and in the end the authorities left a man on an adjoining football authorities left a man on an adjoining football field to retrieve balls, so many did he deposit field to retrieve balls, so many did he deposit

there.there. He has played under fourteen different He has played under fourteen different

captains for England, a record in Test cricket. captains for England, a record in Test cricket. Identify him.Identify him.


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Frank WoolleyFrank Woolley

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This Zimbabwean Cricketer (a bowling This Zimbabwean Cricketer (a bowling all-rounder and one of the 15 rebels) is all-rounder and one of the 15 rebels) is now a commercial pilot and has worked now a commercial pilot and has worked

for Qatar Airways among others.for Qatar Airways among others.Nicknamed “Chunks” and with a rather Nicknamed “Chunks” and with a rather friendly name for a bowler, who are we friendly name for a bowler, who are we

talking about? talking about?


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Travis FriendTravis Friend

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He is the only cricketer to have scored He is the only cricketer to have scored first-class triple hundreds in three first-class triple hundreds in three different decades (1988, 1997 and different decades (1988, 1997 and

2002).2002).When he first made his domestic When he first made his domestic

appearance, typically the country’s appearance, typically the country’s press compared him to Don Bradman.press compared him to Don Bradman.

A perennial underachiever in A perennial underachiever in international cricket, who are we international cricket, who are we

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Graeme HickGraeme Hick

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The top-five in a particular list, in The top-five in a particular list, in descending order descending order (from 1 5), is being , is being

hinted at. hinted at. Identify the 3Identify the 3rdrd cricketer in this illustrated cricketer in this illustrated

list.list.


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5 4


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Belinda ClarkBelinda Clark

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This cutie-This cutie-pie has been pie has been

named named ‘Blush’ by his ‘Blush’ by his

father to father to remember remember

which which embarasing embarasing off-the field off-the field incident?incident?


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Chris Gayle-Mel Chris Gayle-Mel Maclaughlin incidentMaclaughlin incident

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The following team – G. Gooch (c), G. The following team – G. Gooch (c), G. Boycott, D. Amiss, W. Larkins, J. Embury, Boycott, D. Amiss, W. Larkins, J. Embury, A. Knott, P. Willey, M. Hendricks, C. Old, A. Knott, P. Willey, M. Hendricks, C. Old,

J. Lever, L. Taylor and D. Underwood J. Lever, L. Taylor and D. Underwood became the frontpage news for a not-so-became the frontpage news for a not-so-

good reason. After being asked about good reason. After being asked about their moral stance, they were given a their moral stance, they were given a certain nickname which will surely certain nickname which will surely

remind about a 1960’s celluloid remind about a 1960’s celluloid adaptation of an eponymous novel.adaptation of an eponymous novel.

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The Dirty DozenThe Dirty Dozen

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At the start of the innings, the D/L At the start of the innings, the D/L Method would have set the target at 273 Method would have set the target at 273 off 45 overs. After the final interruption, off 45 overs. After the final interruption, the equation could have been 5 runs to the equation could have been 5 runs to

get in the final delivery. But in reality, it get in the final delivery. But in reality, it didn’t happen that way. didn’t happen that way.

Which match is being talked about? Which match is being talked about?


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1992 WC SF match between 1992 WC SF match between SA & EnglandSA & England

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Mahatma Gandhi considered X Mahatma Gandhi considered X (synonymous with a company) ‘one of the (synonymous with a company) ‘one of the

few useful things ever invented’. The few useful things ever invented’. The company used to sponsor a national company used to sponsor a national

women’s cricket team in the 2000s. It was women’s cricket team in the 2000s. It was also associated with the then fastest also associated with the then fastest

century in men’s ODI cricket.century in men’s ODI cricket.Which company is this? Which company is this?


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SingerSinger

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As a 13-year-old, he made his debut in As a 13-year-old, he made his debut in the U-15 team led by present India the U-15 team led by present India

captain Virat Kohli. He duly graduated to captain Virat Kohli. He duly graduated to the U-17 and then the U-19 Delhi team. the U-17 and then the U-19 Delhi team. He was also one of the stand-byes with He was also one of the stand-byes with

the World Cup winning India U-19 side in the World Cup winning India U-19 side in 2008. A teamman to the core, he was 2008. A teamman to the core, he was

once sternly told by Delhi Blues’ skipper once sternly told by Delhi Blues’ skipper Vivek Razdan to crop his long hair, which Vivek Razdan to crop his long hair, which

he did without a fuss. he did without a fuss. Identify the cricketer who is said to have Identify the cricketer who is said to have not been dealt well because of reasons not been dealt well because of reasons

other than cricket.other than cricket.I ISRD-Somnath Productions

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Tejaswi YadavTejaswi Yadav

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After asking for an official apology by Sir After asking for an official apology by Sir Julien Cahn, an astute businessman, Julien Cahn, an astute businessman,

philanthropist and cricket enthusiast of philanthropist and cricket enthusiast of his time, he replied – “I’m an Englishman. his time, he replied – “I’m an Englishman. I will never apologise.” After that episode I will never apologise.” After that episode

of his eventful life, he became an exile, of his eventful life, he became an exile, running a Blackpool sweet shop before running a Blackpool sweet shop before

relocating to Sydney.relocating to Sydney.Why was he asked for ‘apology’? Why was he asked for ‘apology’?


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Harold Larwood’s Bodyline Harold Larwood’s Bodyline exploitsexploits

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55thth Feb, Feb, 1872….first 1872….first

international international rugby union rugby union

match between match between England vs England vs Scotland Scotland

….identify the ….identify the venue from the venue from the

most iconic most iconic structure structure

associated with associated with this ground, which this ground, which

was the world’s was the world’s largest of it’s type largest of it’s type at the time of it’s at the time of it’s construction in construction in

1847.1847.


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The Oval, KenningtonThe Oval, Kennington

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This is the career This is the career synopsis of which synopsis of which former Yorkshire former Yorkshire

cricketer? cricketer?


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Richard KettleboroughRichard Kettleborough

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The first Indian wicket taken by this The first Indian wicket taken by this Hindu cricketer with the middle names Hindu cricketer with the middle names Prabha Shanker was that of a muslim Prabha Shanker was that of a muslim

batsman.batsman.Identify both these Hindu-Muslim Identify both these Hindu-Muslim

‘neighbours’. ‘neighbours’.


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Danish Kaneria & Irfan Danish Kaneria & Irfan PathanPathan

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Aldwyn Roberts, Aldwyn Roberts, considered to be the considered to be the ‘Grand Master’ of his ‘Grand Master’ of his

chosen field, was spotted chosen field, was spotted by Johnny Khan during the by Johnny Khan during the mid-1940s. He was invited mid-1940s. He was invited to perform in JK’s Victory to perform in JK’s Victory Tent, where Roberts met a Tent, where Roberts met a person popularly known as person popularly known as

Growling Tiger. He Growling Tiger. He decided to give Roberts a decided to give Roberts a new identity and as the new identity and as the saying goes - the rest is saying goes - the rest is

history.history.What is he doing in today’s What is he doing in today’s

quiz?quiz?


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Lord KitchenerLord Kitchener

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On 1On 1stst April, 2016, it was announced that April, 2016, it was announced that two similar entities in an ICC-affiliated two similar entities in an ICC-affiliated European nation are planning to launch European nation are planning to launch professional cricket teams ‘in the near professional cricket teams ‘in the near

future’, and will face-off in matches future’, and will face-off in matches termed termed CricketosCricketos. Australian Paul Yaleg, . Australian Paul Yaleg,

one of the coaches associated with a team one of the coaches associated with a team even said, even said, “These guys are all natural “These guys are all natural sportsmen and they’ve taken to it like sportsmen and they’ve taken to it like

ducks to water”. ducks to water”. Which two great rivals are being Which two great rivals are being

subjected to this April Fool’s prank? subjected to this April Fool’s prank? I ISRD-Somnath Productions

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Real Madrid – Barcelona FCReal Madrid – Barcelona FC

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There are 2 sets of teams to face each There are 2 sets of teams to face each other at the final matches of ICC World other at the final matches of ICC World

Cup, ICC Champions Trophy and ICC Cup, ICC Champions Trophy and ICC World T20. One of the pairs are – India World T20. One of the pairs are – India

and SL (2011 World Cup; 2002 CT & 2014 and SL (2011 World Cup; 2002 CT & 2014 World T20).World T20).

Which 2 teams make the other pair?Which 2 teams make the other pair?


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England & West IndiesEngland & West Indies(1979 WC; 2004 CT & 2016 WT20)(1979 WC; 2004 CT & 2016 WT20)

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During his U-19 years, this highly During his U-19 years, this highly talented cricketer played alongside talented cricketer played alongside

Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara and Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ravindra Jadeja. Despite not making it Ravindra Jadeja. Despite not making it as big as some of his contemporaries, as big as some of his contemporaries,

this soft-spoken Railways-man has now this soft-spoken Railways-man has now left behind all of them and made his left behind all of them and made his entry into the record books and quiz entry into the record books and quiz

books.books.Who/Why?Who/Why?

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Arindam Ghosh – first Indian Arindam Ghosh – first Indian to score a century in Pink to score a century in Pink

BallBall

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Match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka Match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the ICC in the ICC

U-19 World Cup, 2016…..what happened U-19 World Cup, 2016…..what happened just 3 balls later in that same over?just 3 balls later in that same over?


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Left-handed bowler Kamindu Mendis Left-handed bowler Kamindu Mendis started to bowl right-handed in the started to bowl right-handed in the

samesameoverover

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What is her What is her recent claim recent claim

to fame?to fame?


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Harmanpreet Kaur – first Harmanpreet Kaur – first Indian in Big Bash LeagueIndian in Big Bash League

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Who has been paid tribute by this triple-Who has been paid tribute by this triple-headed memorial? headed memorial?


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Three WsThree Ws(Weekes, Walcott & Worell)(Weekes, Walcott & Worell)

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This Haridwar-born cricketer moved This Haridwar-born cricketer moved around from city to city in his early teens around from city to city in his early teens

to make a name for himself. He moved to make a name for himself. He moved from Roorkee-Delhi-Rajasthan-Delhi, from Roorkee-Delhi-Rajasthan-Delhi,

switched schools, moved bases in the hunt switched schools, moved bases in the hunt for a coach and was even thrown out of an for a coach and was even thrown out of an academy once. A few years down the road, academy once. A few years down the road, in the U-19 World Cup in Bangladesh, he in the U-19 World Cup in Bangladesh, he smashed a record-breaking fifty vs Nepal smashed a record-breaking fifty vs Nepal

and followed it up with a ton against and followed it up with a ton against Namibia. Incidentally, his century came Namibia. Incidentally, his century came on the same day when he was bought by on the same day when he was bought by

an IPL franchise.an IPL franchise.Who? Who?


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Rishabh PantRishabh Pant

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Which former Sri Lankan captain and Which former Sri Lankan captain and batsman is currently the coach of batsman is currently the coach of the Oman national cricket team? the Oman national cricket team?

(He has the distinction of leading his country (He has the distinction of leading his country to its first test series victory against India in to its first test series victory against India in

1985) 1985)


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Duleep MendisDuleep Mendis

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Considering the relationships, maintained in Considering the relationships, maintained in each of the following cases either totally or each of the following cases either totally or partially, try to guess the cricketer who is partially, try to guess the cricketer who is

missing in this list.missing in this list.


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Neil HarveyNeil Harvey(Cricketers named after former (Cricketers named after former

cricketers)cricketers)

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Identify both the protagonists of the Identify both the protagonists of the ongoing debate about the tag of ongoing debate about the tag of

‘greatest’. ‘greatest’.


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Sachin Tendulkar – Virat Sachin Tendulkar – Virat KohliKohli

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