Reverse Swing 2.0 Final

• Written RoundWritten Round (5 qs)(5 qs)
• Mixed BagMixed Bag (20 qs)(20 qs)
• Written Round IIWritten Round II (5 qs)(5 qs)
• Mixed Bag IIMixed Bag II (20 qs)(20 qs)

Round 1Round 1
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• 5 questions.5 questions.
• Each question carries 5 marks.Each question carries 5 marks.
• Full house ensure 10 extra.Full house ensure 10 extra.
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On the 1966-67 tour to India, this cricketer wasOn the 1966-67 tour to India, this cricketer was
introduced to a 17-year-old upcoming ‘beautiful youngintroduced to a 17-year-old upcoming ‘beautiful young
actress’, who was ‘reportedly’ engaged to Rajesh Khannaactress’, who was ‘reportedly’ engaged to Rajesh Khanna
at that time.at that time.
The engagement was apparently broken off, as theThe engagement was apparently broken off, as the
actress began to fall for the cricketer.actress began to fall for the cricketer.
They were briefly engaged. However, the distance as wellThey were briefly engaged. However, the distance as well
as lack of regular communication (in an age bereft ofas lack of regular communication (in an age bereft of
skype and social media) between the two, meant that theskype and social media) between the two, meant that the
relationship did not last.relationship did not last.
Identify, both the cricketer and the actress.Identify, both the cricketer and the actress.
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India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
cricket World Cupscricket World Cups
Q. Set by SRDQ. Set by SRDReverse Swing 2.0Reverse Swing 2.0 SRD-Somnath ProductionsSRD-Somnath ProductionsI I
Garfield Sobers and Anju MahendraGarfield Sobers and Anju Mahendra
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He was the original poster boy of Indian Cricket who isHe was the original poster boy of Indian Cricket who is
also currently in news. He had a steamy affair with aalso currently in news. He had a steamy affair with a
sweet Bollywood actress who was seen at that time insweet Bollywood actress who was seen at that time in
the stands cheering for him many-a-times.the stands cheering for him many-a-times.
However, soon they broke up and the actress went onHowever, soon they broke up and the actress went on
to marry the offspring of another Cricket-Bollywoodto marry the offspring of another Cricket-Bollywood
couple.couple.
Who are they?Who are they?
1

This Pakistan-born English cricketer caught the eyeThis Pakistan-born English cricketer caught the eye
when he scored an attacking 151 runs againstwhen he scored an attacking 151 runs against
Worcestershire, which had Glenn McGrath. However,Worcestershire, which had Glenn McGrath. However,
he has played only 3 tests with a highest score of 54he has played only 3 tests with a highest score of 54
runs. But to us Indians, he became very famous in theruns. But to us Indians, he became very famous in the
mid/later 2000 decade courtesy his affair with amid/later 2000 decade courtesy his affair with a
Bollywood starlet.Bollywood starlet.
What is his name and the actress?What is his name and the actress?
2

According to many stories, this handsome hunk of aAccording to many stories, this handsome hunk of a
neighboring country before he married an Englishneighboring country before he married an English
socialite, had a romping affair with a sexy sirensocialite, had a romping affair with a sexy siren
Bollywood actress (who adopted her father’s adoptedBollywood actress (who adopted her father’s adopted
name). They even had a secret apartment in Salt Lake,name). They even had a secret apartment in Salt Lake,
Kolkata where nights and days were spent in bliss. TheKolkata where nights and days were spent in bliss. The
affair however, was short but it created a huge mediaaffair however, was short but it created a huge media
frenzy at that time.frenzy at that time.
Who are they?Who are they?
3

Though she got married to Ali Punjani, a wealthyThough she got married to Ali Punjani, a wealthy
businessman from Kenya, she was more popular due tobusinessman from Kenya, she was more popular due to
her affair in contemporary times with a maverickher affair in contemporary times with a maverick
Indian cricketer who helped India win something reallyIndian cricketer who helped India win something really
big few years back.big few years back.
Identify both of them.Identify both of them.
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This dancer and actress from Bollywood was onceThis dancer and actress from Bollywood was once
engaged to this bowling spearhead for a pretty longengaged to this bowling spearhead for a pretty long
time (this bowling spearhead even captained an IPLtime (this bowling spearhead even captained an IPL
team). Reportedly, they parted ways to concentrateteam). Reportedly, they parted ways to concentrate
more on their individual careers.more on their individual careers.
Who?Who?
5

Ravi Shastri & Amrita SinghRavi Shastri & Amrita Singh
1

Usman Afzal & Amrita AroraUsman Afzal & Amrita Arora
2

Imran Khan & Zeenat AmanImran Khan & Zeenat Aman
3

Yuvraj Singh & Kim SharmaYuvraj Singh & Kim Sharma
4

Zaheer Khan & Isha SaravaniZaheer Khan & Isha Saravani
5

Round 2Round 2
Mixed BagMixed Bag

• 20 questions
• Each question carries 10
marks
• Infinite Bounce + Pounce

It happened for the first time during the fifth testIt happened for the first time during the fifth test
of West Indies’ tour of Australia in 1930-31, withof West Indies’ tour of Australia in 1930-31, with
Herman Clarence Griffith being responsible.Herman Clarence Griffith being responsible.
Who was the victim and in what way was this a dubiousWho was the victim and in what way was this a dubious
first for him?first for him?
1

Don Bradman’s first duck in Test CricketDon Bradman’s first duck in Test Cricket
1

He was a lanky fast bowler who had frightening paceHe was a lanky fast bowler who had frightening pace
and in his short international career had performedand in his short international career had performed
many breathtaking deeds, like breaking the arm ofmany breathtaking deeds, like breaking the arm of
Mike Brearly in Karachi and demolishing the IndianMike Brearly in Karachi and demolishing the Indian
batting line-up once by claiming 8 wickets.batting line-up once by claiming 8 wickets.
A politician from India who once served as the ViceA politician from India who once served as the Vice
President of the BJP also was his namesake.President of the BJP also was his namesake.
Who was that cricketer?Who was that cricketer?
2

Sikander BakhtSikander Bakht
2

According to an apocryphal story, this Indian playboyAccording to an apocryphal story, this Indian playboy
cricketer and a very cheerful former England captaincricketer and a very cheerful former England captain
(who was born in South Africa), in 1972-73, were so(who was born in South Africa), in 1972-73, were so
attracted towards a hotel receptionist that they took aattracted towards a hotel receptionist that they took a
bet as to who would ‘get’ her first. Then in a fewbet as to who would ‘get’ her first. Then in a few
minutes she was in the Indian’s room, even as theminutes she was in the Indian’s room, even as the
Englishman was rubbing his eyes in utter disbelief asEnglishman was rubbing his eyes in utter disbelief as
to where she had suddenly disappeared. The Indianto where she had suddenly disappeared. The Indian
cricketer revealed then that one phone call from hiscricketer revealed then that one phone call from his
room did the trick.room did the trick.
Who were the 2 stalwarts involved in this mischief?Who were the 2 stalwarts involved in this mischief?
3

Salim Durrani & Tony GreigSalim Durrani & Tony Greig
3

When West Indies played England in a series inWhen West Indies played England in a series in
England in 1984, they won all the test matches by 5-0.England in 1984, they won all the test matches by 5-0.
In their next series in the Caribbean, Windies againIn their next series in the Caribbean, Windies again
defeated England in all test matches by 5-0.defeated England in all test matches by 5-0.
By what term, which has since entered the cricketingBy what term, which has since entered the cricketing
lexicon and referred to such shutouts, are these twolexicon and referred to such shutouts, are these two
series known?series known?
4

BlackwashBlackwash
4

One is probably the greatest South African wicket-keeperOne is probably the greatest South African wicket-keeper
and the other is the first Englishman to take a hattrick inand the other is the first Englishman to take a hattrick in
test cricket.test cricket.
Identify both of them and also find the connection.Identify both of them and also find the connection.
5

Mark Bouchar & Billy Bates.Mark Bouchar & Billy Bates.
Both of them got injured in the eyeBoth of them got injured in the eye
while playing/practicing and hencewhile playing/practicing and hence
retired.retired.
5

During the recent IPL, while commenting on one of hisDuring the recent IPL, while commenting on one of his
team-mates, who said about whom –team-mates, who said about whom – ‘Mishy has‘Mishy has
become my brother. We both discuss, encourage andbecome my brother. We both discuss, encourage and
suggest tips about each other’s bowling and we alsosuggest tips about each other’s bowling and we also
share its secrets. It will be dangerous for batsmen if weshare its secrets. It will be dangerous for batsmen if we
both bowl in tandem’both bowl in tandem’??
6

Imran Tahir about Amit MishraImran Tahir about Amit Mishra
6

This Major General of the Indian Army had played onlyThis Major General of the Indian Army had played only
a handful of First Class matches (before he was injureda handful of First Class matches (before he was injured
and ended his career), where only in his 2and ended his career), where only in his 2ndnd
match, in amatch, in a
single innings, some of his victims were Sureshsingle innings, some of his victims were Suresh
Sharma, Ashok Khanna, Bhupinder Singh, RajinderSharma, Ashok Khanna, Bhupinder Singh, Rajinder
Kale, Ramnath Paul and Bishen Singh Bedi.Kale, Ramnath Paul and Bishen Singh Bedi.
Thus he became only the 2nd person in cricketingThus he became only the 2nd person in cricketing
history after Albert Trott (Jonathan Trott’s relative) tohistory after Albert Trott (Jonathan Trott’s relative) to
hold a unique record in bowling.hold a unique record in bowling.
What record? What was his name?What record? What was his name?
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Two hattricks in one innings &Two hattricks in one innings &
Joginder Singh RaoJoginder Singh Rao
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During the early part of the 20During the early part of the 20thth
century, Worcestershirecentury, Worcestershire
County Cricket Club was called by a certain surname.County Cricket Club was called by a certain surname.
The name came from the fact that no fewer than sevenThe name came from the fact that no fewer than seven
brothers from the same family played forbrothers from the same family played for
Worcestershire during this period, three of whomWorcestershire during this period, three of whom
captained the club at some point. One of them remainscaptained the club at some point. One of them remains
the only man till date to captain England in boththe only man till date to captain England in both
cricket and football and also has the record of highestcricket and football and also has the record of highest
run in debut in an innings in test cricket.run in debut in an innings in test cricket.
What was the county called?What was the county called?
8

FostershireFostershire
8

This cricketer-in-news has two great historical figuresThis cricketer-in-news has two great historical figures
of the sub-continent in his name:of the sub-continent in his name:
One is considered to be one of the greatest poets of theOne is considered to be one of the greatest poets of the
Urdu language and was nominated four times for theUrdu language and was nominated four times for the
Nobel Prize for literature.Nobel Prize for literature.
And the other was one of the nine jewels in the court ofAnd the other was one of the nine jewels in the court of
Akbar and the author of the official history of EmperorAkbar and the author of the official history of Emperor
Akbar’s reign in three volumes.Akbar’s reign in three volumes.
Who?Who?
9

Faiz FazalFaiz Fazal
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About which Aussie captain was Ricky Ponting sayingAbout which Aussie captain was Ricky Ponting saying
this:this:
“One of my mother’s early memories of me is when I was“One of my mother’s early memories of me is when I was
sitting on the lounge-room floor, eyes fixed on thesitting on the lounge-room floor, eyes fixed on the
television, watching …… ……… bat. ….. was my firsttelevision, watching …… ……… bat. ….. was my first
hero in Test cricket, a batsman who was unstoppable. Ihero in Test cricket, a batsman who was unstoppable. I
remember him taking on the West Indies at the MCG theremember him taking on the West Indies at the MCG the
week after my seventh birthday, their fast bowlers aimingweek after my seventh birthday, their fast bowlers aiming
at his chest and head and which had him hooking andat his chest and head and which had him hooking and
pulling fearlessly. That knock stays burned in mypulling fearlessly. That knock stays burned in my
memory and probably set the standard for the sort ofmemory and probably set the standard for the sort of
cricketer I wanted to become.”cricketer I wanted to become.”
10

Kim HughesKim Hughes
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He was named after William Ward, 2nd Earl of a place in England,He was named after William Ward, 2nd Earl of a place in England,
who was the Governor-General of Australia in 1910. He was born justwho was the Governor-General of Australia in 1910. He was born just
after his father scored a double hundred against Southafter his father scored a double hundred against South
Australia where he was touring. When Lord Ward heard about theAustralia where he was touring. When Lord Ward heard about the
innings and the baby, he expressed the wish that he be named afterinnings and the baby, he expressed the wish that he be named after
him.him.
In 1951, his greatest moment came, when he batted for 9 hours, with aIn 1951, his greatest moment came, when he batted for 9 hours, with a
pin in his right thumb that had been broken while fielding in anpin in his right thumb that had been broken while fielding in an
earlier tour match. Each batting stroke exacerbated his increasinglyearlier tour match. Each batting stroke exacerbated his increasingly
painful thumb but he still scored 208 in the first innings againstpainful thumb but he still scored 208 in the first innings against
England. Once Plum Warner commented “A _____, a _____, myEngland. Once Plum Warner commented “A _____, a _____, my
kingdom for a ____”. The greatest batsman of his country in that era.kingdom for a ____”. The greatest batsman of his country in that era.
WHO?WHO?
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Dudley NourseDudley Nourse
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Which cricketer, when he tried to settle in South AfricaWhich cricketer, when he tried to settle in South Africa
in 1888 to prospect for gold, suffered pneumonia andin 1888 to prospect for gold, suffered pneumonia and
was wrongly pronounced dead by the doctors?was wrongly pronounced dead by the doctors?
(Later he became more famous in 1937 due to a project(Later he became more famous in 1937 due to a project
undertaken by WS Van Dyke. If you can make out who Vanundertaken by WS Van Dyke. If you can make out who Van
Dyke was, you can work out the answer)Dyke was, you can work out the answer)
12

C. Aubrey SmithC. Aubrey Smith
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When he made his debut in IPL-2016, the similarity of hisWhen he made his debut in IPL-2016, the similarity of his
uncanny action with a bowler who replaced Allan Donald in auncanny action with a bowler who replaced Allan Donald in a
crucial World Cup QF game, really surprised and shocked a lotcrucial World Cup QF game, really surprised and shocked a lot
of people.of people.
Here are some other facts about himHere are some other facts about him :---:---
The 20-year-old’s cricketing potential was first spotted duringThe 20-year-old’s cricketing potential was first spotted during
the Karnataka Premier League, where he represents the Hublithe Karnataka Premier League, where he represents the Hubli
Tigers.Tigers.
Anil Kumble and his sports management firm Tenvic SportsAnil Kumble and his sports management firm Tenvic Sports
played a key role in his development.played a key role in his development.
He was bought at his base price of INR 10 lakhs at theHe was bought at his base price of INR 10 lakhs at the
2016 IPL auction.2016 IPL auction.
WHO?WHO?
13

Shivil KaushikShivil Kaushik
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On the same month in 2012 when his daughter wasOn the same month in 2012 when his daughter was
born, the Pakistan Army raided his house and arrestedborn, the Pakistan Army raided his house and arrested
his brother on charges of hiding a terrorist. Later on,his brother on charges of hiding a terrorist. Later on,
the Pakistan Army understood their mistake andthe Pakistan Army understood their mistake and
apologized to them.apologized to them.
Who is this famous cricketer from Peshawar who alsoWho is this famous cricketer from Peshawar who also
played for KKR?played for KKR?
14

Umar GulUmar Gul
14

In a test match in the late 80’s, Steve Waugh bowled aIn a test match in the late 80’s, Steve Waugh bowled a
few bouncers to this fast bowler. In return, after play, hefew bouncers to this fast bowler. In return, after play, he
stormed into the Aussie dressing room and threatened tostormed into the Aussie dressing room and threatened to
kill all the opposition batsmen the next day. Australiakill all the opposition batsmen the next day. Australia
were eventually dismissed for 114 chasing 400. Hewere eventually dismissed for 114 chasing 400. He
finished with five wickets in the innings and nine wicketsfinished with five wickets in the innings and nine wickets
for the match.for the match.
Also, when he toured India, because of his attitude andAlso, when he toured India, because of his attitude and
pace, he became a rage among the youths of the countrypace, he became a rage among the youths of the country
who would imitate him while bowling.who would imitate him while bowling.
WHO?WHO?
15

Patrick PattersonPatrick Patterson
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He was actually a well known Australian Rules footballer beforeHe was actually a well known Australian Rules footballer before
he became famous as a fast bowler. His life is a series of healthhe became famous as a fast bowler. His life is a series of health
mishaps. He had to leave football when he dislocated his shoulder.mishaps. He had to leave football when he dislocated his shoulder.
Also in 1980, some peanuts caused a total blocking of his bowel,Also in 1980, some peanuts caused a total blocking of his bowel,
requiring surgery. He was infected during surgery, leading torequiring surgery. He was infected during surgery, leading to
multiple organ failure. Over the next 2 years he suffered 12 cardiacmultiple organ failure. Over the next 2 years he suffered 12 cardiac
arrests, gangrene, had 30 operations & was drip fed over thatarrests, gangrene, had 30 operations & was drip fed over that
period. His survival was considered a medical marvel by doctorsperiod. His survival was considered a medical marvel by doctors
and he was the subject of study by researchers. In 1990, he againand he was the subject of study by researchers. In 1990, he again
suffered heart failure, blood poisoning, central nervous systemsuffered heart failure, blood poisoning, central nervous system
damage, cirrhosis of the liver, contracted Hepatitis B and C anddamage, cirrhosis of the liver, contracted Hepatitis B and C and
then a brain dysfunction.then a brain dysfunction.
Who is this Cricketer who was the 300Who is this Cricketer who was the 300thth
victim of Fred Trueman?victim of Fred Trueman?
16

Neil HawkeNeil Hawke
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This prodigiously talented batsman was still struggling onThis prodigiously talented batsman was still struggling on
the seaming English wickets, when afraid to approach Donthe seaming English wickets, when afraid to approach Don
Bradman, he asked his room-mate Sam Loxton if he couldBradman, he asked his room-mate Sam Loxton if he could
ask the Don where he was going wrong.ask the Don where he was going wrong.
Upon being approached on the matter, the Don looked intoUpon being approached on the matter, the Don looked into
Sam’s eyes and answered matter of factly,Sam’s eyes and answered matter of factly, ‘Sam, you go and‘Sam, you go and
tell your little mate that if he doesn't hit the ball in the airtell your little mate that if he doesn't hit the ball in the air
he can’t get out.’he can’t get out.’
A family of six brothers who could play – Merv (also playedA family of six brothers who could play – Merv (also played
one test), Mick, Ray, Brian, Harold and …… Who are weone test), Mick, Ray, Brian, Harold and …… Who are we
talking about?talking about?
17

Neil HarveyNeil Harvey
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He got his first chance in 1979, when a big name inHe got his first chance in 1979, when a big name in
Indian Cricket was dropped. He failed to impressIndian Cricket was dropped. He failed to impress
though. However, he made a comeback in the 1984though. However, he made a comeback in the 1984
Asia Cup in Sharjah, because of the fact that he couldAsia Cup in Sharjah, because of the fact that he could
open and also he could take the place of the big nameopen and also he could take the place of the big name
in Indian Cricket who was dropped again. He was thein Indian Cricket who was dropped again. He was the
man of the series in a tournament in 1984, however hisman of the series in a tournament in 1984, however his
international career ended quickly after that.international career ended quickly after that.
Who?Who?
18

Surinder KhannaSurinder Khanna
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This Indian cricketer’s sole test match wasThis Indian cricketer’s sole test match was
against New Zealand in 1999 at Hamilton whenagainst New Zealand in 1999 at Hamilton when
Agarkar was replaced by him. He represented DelhiAgarkar was replaced by him. He represented Delhi
in the Ranji Trophy, where his best performance wasin the Ranji Trophy, where his best performance was
a 10-wicket haul in a match. He was also part of thea 10-wicket haul in a match. He was also part of the
India ‘A’ team. He retired from first class cricket inIndia ‘A’ team. He retired from first class cricket in
2004. He is a namesake to another Cricketer and2004. He is a namesake to another Cricketer and
another Indian sportsman.another Indian sportsman.
Identify him.Identify him.
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Robin Singh Jr.Robin Singh Jr.
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After India lost 5-0 to West Indies in 1961-62 series,After India lost 5-0 to West Indies in 1961-62 series,
BCCI contracted four West Indian bowlers to play inBCCI contracted four West Indian bowlers to play in
the Ranji Trophy. Hence, Charlie Stayers played forthe Ranji Trophy. Hence, Charlie Stayers played for
Bombay, Roy Gilchrist for Hyderabad, ChesterBombay, Roy Gilchrist for Hyderabad, Chester
Watson for Delhi.Watson for Delhi.
Who played for Bengal?Who played for Bengal?
20

Lester KingLester King
20

Round 3Round 3
Written roundWritten round

• 5 questions.5 questions.
• Each question carries 5 marks.Each question carries 5 marks.
• Full house ensure 10 extra.Full house ensure 10 extra.

Q. Set by SomnathReverse Swing 2.0
ClueClue –– After his retirement from cricket, he tried his hand atAfter his retirement from cricket, he tried his hand at
being a stand-up comedian but found after-dinner speakingbeing a stand-up comedian but found after-dinner speaking
to be a more congenial and lucrative occupationto be a more congenial and lucrative occupation..
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Fred TruemanFred Trueman
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ClueClue –– During hisDuring his
heydays, he hadheydays, he had
many femalemany female
admirers. One ofadmirers. One of
her biggest fans,her biggest fans,
Lata MangeshkarLata Mangeshkar
was so besottedwas so besotted
with him thatwith him that
rumour of a specialrumour of a special
friendship also gotfriendship also got
circulated duringcirculated during
the ‘60s.the ‘60s.
1

ClueClue –One of the five Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1996–One of the five Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1996,,
his son Greg, an all-rounder like his father made his debuthis son Greg, an all-rounder like his father made his debut
for Derbyshire in 2014.for Derbyshire in 2014.
2

ClueClue –– After hisAfter his
playing career isplaying career is
over, he has workedover, he has worked
as a coach oras a coach or
consultant with NZconsultant with NZ
national team,national team,
England nationalEngland national
team, Warwickshireteam, Warwickshire
and some otherand some other
franchise teams.franchise teams.
3

ClueClue – Part of the– Part of the
Surrey side thatSurrey side that
dominated the Countydominated the County
championship withchampionship with
seven consecutive titlesseven consecutive titles
in the 1950s, hisin the 1950s, his
performance in theperformance in the
initial years was goodinitial years was good
enough to be offered aenough to be offered a
place as a batsman.place as a batsman.
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ClueClue –– In the 1976–77 season opener against J&K, he had aIn the 1976–77 season opener against J&K, he had a
match haul of 8/36. He achieved his then best innings haul ofmatch haul of 8/36. He achieved his then best innings haul of
7/20 in just 9 overs in the second innings to skittle Bengal for7/20 in just 9 overs in the second innings to skittle Bengal for
58 runs. Though his team lost in the QF, his form made the58 runs. Though his team lost in the QF, his form made the
nation sit up and take notice.nation sit up and take notice.
5

Fazal MahmoodFazal Mahmood
1

Dominic CorkDominic Cork
2

Allan DonaldAllan Donald
3

Jim LakerJim Laker
4

Kapil DevKapil Dev
5

If there was no minimum qualification for number ofIf there was no minimum qualification for number of
matches played, following Indians fits the bill perfectly.matches played, following Indians fits the bill perfectly.
Who are these missing cricketers?Who are these missing cricketers?
1
Tests ODIs T20Is
Ravi Shastri ??????? Virender Sehwag
Gautam Gambhir ????????
Ajinkya Rahane

Anil Kumble & Suresh RainaAnil Kumble & Suresh Raina
1
Tests ODIs T20Is
Ravi Shastri Anil Kumble Virender Sehwag
Gautam Gambhir Suresh Raina
Ajinkya Rahane

Contrary to popular belief, three major naval victories –Contrary to popular belief, three major naval victories –
Aboukar Bay (1798), Copenhagen (1801) &Aboukar Bay (1798), Copenhagen (1801) &
Trafalgar (1805) were said to be one of the mainTrafalgar (1805) were said to be one of the main
reasons behind what observance in the world ofreasons behind what observance in the world of
cricket?cricket?
(It happened for the last time in June, 2005)(It happened for the last time in June, 2005)
2

Nelson Hop by David ShepherdNelson Hop by David Shepherd
2

Arguably, he was one of the finest postwar all-rounders.Arguably, he was one of the finest postwar all-rounders.
Though he has scored 28 centuries in FC Cricket, he isThough he has scored 28 centuries in FC Cricket, he is
more well known for his forward defensive strokes.more well known for his forward defensive strokes.
During the first Ashes test at Brisbane in 1958, heDuring the first Ashes test at Brisbane in 1958, he
batted for a total of 357 minutes to score the slowestbatted for a total of 357 minutes to score the slowest
half-century in FC Cricket, at an average speed of onehalf-century in FC Cricket, at an average speed of one
run in every seven minutes.run in every seven minutes.
Identify this dogged performer who was also a skilledIdentify this dogged performer who was also a skilled
footballer, winning a Blue as well as an FA Amateurfootballer, winning a Blue as well as an FA Amateur
Cup medal with Walthamstow Avenue.Cup medal with Walthamstow Avenue.
3

Trevor BaileyTrevor Bailey
3

In this memorable test match, 4 cricketers – three fromIn this memorable test match, 4 cricketers – three from
the visiting team and one from the home team, scoredthe visiting team and one from the home team, scored
centuries (one was even a double century). But thecenturies (one was even a double century). But the
cricketer who fall prey to nervous 90s, became the firstcricketer who fall prey to nervous 90s, became the first
to make a ‘century’ of a different kind.to make a ‘century’ of a different kind.
Who is that cricketer? And, what was the ‘century’ allWho is that cricketer? And, what was the ‘century’ all
about?about?
4

Sunil Gavaskar & he became the firstSunil Gavaskar & he became the first
cricketer to play 100cricketer to play 100thth
consecutiveconsecutive
test matchestest matches
4

After making international debut at the age of 15, X isAfter making international debut at the age of 15, X is
currently the holder of following records :---currently the holder of following records :---
* Highest wicket taker in T20I* Highest wicket taker in T20I
* First from that team to bag 100 or more T20I* First from that team to bag 100 or more T20I
wicketswickets
* First from the team to take five wickets in a* First from the team to take five wickets in a
T20I matchT20I match
Identify this T20 stalwart.Identify this T20 stalwart.
5

Anisha Mohammed of WIAnisha Mohammed of WI
5

On-field umpires P.M. Cronin and D.G. Weser didn’tOn-field umpires P.M. Cronin and D.G. Weser didn’t
notice that fielding team had too many fielders outsidenotice that fielding team had too many fielders outside
the inner circle and the delivery should be called a no-the inner circle and the delivery should be called a no-
ball. But, in the melee, all these aberrations wereball. But, in the melee, all these aberrations were
overlooked and the lone century scored in that not-so-overlooked and the lone century scored in that not-so-
high-scoring-matchhigh-scoring-match (considering the current standard)(considering the current standard) hashas
been given the tag of ‘the most overlooked century of allbeen given the tag of ‘the most overlooked century of all
time’.time’.
Put funda. Put funda.
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Underarm bowling by Trevor ChappellUnderarm bowling by Trevor Chappell
(the unfortunate centurion was Bruce Edgar)
6

In the eventful 1947–48 season, he was selected in theIn the eventful 1947–48 season, he was selected in the
first 2 practise matches vs the visiting English team. Hefirst 2 practise matches vs the visiting English team. He
scored 101 and 47* in the first match but was criticisedscored 101 and 47* in the first match but was criticised
for scoring slowly. Though he was initially not selectedfor scoring slowly. Though he was initially not selected
in the playing eleven for the Test match which followedin the playing eleven for the Test match which followed
— a freakish injury to one of the openers paved the way— a freakish injury to one of the openers paved the way
for him. After creating history in that match, he wasfor him. After creating history in that match, he was
dropped for good. 10 years later, he was selected to tourdropped for good. 10 years later, he was selected to tour
England and had a moderately successful tour butEngland and had a moderately successful tour but
didn’t get to play in any tests.didn’t get to play in any tests.
Name this batsman who died in Feb, 2016.Name this batsman who died in Feb, 2016.
7

Andy GanteaumeAndy Ganteaume
7

In the international arena this seemingly impossibleIn the international arena this seemingly impossible
record happened only once. Chappell brothers - Ian &record happened only once. Chappell brothers - Ian &
Greig did this vs New Zealand at the Wellington test inGreig did this vs New Zealand at the Wellington test in
March, 1974. The only other instance was recorded longMarch, 1974. The only other instance was recorded long
back in 1899 in a First Class match betweenback in 1899 in a First Class match between
Worcestershire and Hampshire when it was achieved byWorcestershire and Hampshire when it was achieved by
R.E. Foster & W.L. Foster.R.E. Foster & W.L. Foster.
What was that feat?What was that feat?
8

Brothers scoring centuries in bothBrothers scoring centuries in both
the innings of a matchthe innings of a match
8

Brett, a 3Brett, a 3rdrd
-gen cricketer, is-gen cricketer, is
enjoying a breakthrough year forenjoying a breakthrough year for
Worcestershire having already hit 2Worcestershire having already hit 2
centuries, including 202 vscenturies, including 202 vs
Glamorgan. Though proud of hisGlamorgan. Though proud of his
family name, this all rounder wantsfamily name, this all rounder wants
to make it big on his own.to make it big on his own.
Identify his grandfather, the mostIdentify his grandfather, the most
famous name in the family whofamous name in the family who
changed the sport bigtime in hischanged the sport bigtime in his
own dignified way.own dignified way.
9

Basil D’OlivieraBasil D’Oliviera
9

Perhaps the only instance of cricket being featured on aPerhaps the only instance of cricket being featured on a
currency note…..two teams depicted on this £10currency note…..two teams depicted on this £10
(Series E) note issued in 1992 were Dingley Dell and(Series E) note issued in 1992 were Dingley Dell and
All-Muggleton’s XI.All-Muggleton’s XI.
Where have you heard about these two rival teams?Where have you heard about these two rival teams?
(bigger vis – next slide)(bigger vis – next slide)
10

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10

The Pickwick PapersThe Pickwick Papers
10

In the long history of test cricket, it happened onlyIn the long history of test cricket, it happened only
once. The test match was ---once. The test match was ---
One of the 2 cricketers involved in the act was BryanOne of the 2 cricketers involved in the act was Bryan
Valentine.Valentine.
Who is the other one? What feat is being referred to?Who is the other one? What feat is being referred to?
11

Lala Amarnath & 2 debutants scoringLala Amarnath & 2 debutants scoring
century in the same matchcentury in the same match
11

Described as ‘the one man university of the game’ byDescribed as ‘the one man university of the game’ by
famous sports journalist J.M. Kilburn, he started hisfamous sports journalist J.M. Kilburn, he started his
career by bowling to W.G. Grace and ended by bowlingcareer by bowling to W.G. Grace and ended by bowling
to Don Bradman (nearly having the Aussie caught firstto Don Bradman (nearly having the Aussie caught first
ball in his farewell game).ball in his farewell game).
Name thisName this man-of-recordsman-of-records who is also pretty popularwho is also pretty popular
among the sports-quizzers.among the sports-quizzers.
12

Wilfred RhodesWilfred Rhodes
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Little known factsLittle known facts :--:--
* An avid martial artist, he has obtained the 1* An avid martial artist, he has obtained the 1stst
degree black belt in Zen Do Kai.degree black belt in Zen Do Kai.
* Apart from his autobiography ‘The Power of* Apart from his autobiography ‘The Power of
Passion’, he has also co-written a book titled ‘AshesPassion’, he has also co-written a book titled ‘Ashes
Frontline: The Ashes War Diaries’, with SteveFrontline: The Ashes War Diaries’, with Steve
Harmison about the 2006–07 Ashes series. Harmison about the 2006–07 Ashes series.
* He was drafted in the team for his debut ODI series* He was drafted in the team for his debut ODI series
at Sharjah as an wicketkeeper.at Sharjah as an wicketkeeper.
Identify this former Rajasthan Royals cricketer.Identify this former Rajasthan Royals cricketer.
13

Justin LangerJustin Langer
13

This is the FIDE homepage of a former U-12 nationalThis is the FIDE homepage of a former U-12 national
chess champion, who also represented India at thechess champion, who also represented India at the
Asian Youth Championship and the World Youth ChessAsian Youth Championship and the World Youth Chess
Championship during the 1990s.Championship during the 1990s.
Who?Who?
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Yuzvendra ChahalYuzvendra Chahal
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His budding cricket career ended abruptly after heHis budding cricket career ended abruptly after he
started his professional career. Once selected for thestarted his professional career. Once selected for the
Madhya Pradesh Ranji trophy team, he laterMadhya Pradesh Ranji trophy team, he later
concentrated on individual sports and won many laurelsconcentrated on individual sports and won many laurels
for India. Presently, his son is continuing this tradition.for India. Presently, his son is continuing this tradition.
Who is being talked about?Who is being talked about?
(He is now having a great chance to don his cricket gear(He is now having a great chance to don his cricket gear
annually, at least once, because of his present engagement)annually, at least once, because of his present engagement)
15

Rajyavardhan Singh RathoreRajyavardhan Singh Rathore
15

Considering the relationships, maintained in each of theConsidering the relationships, maintained in each of the
following cases either totally or partially, try to guess thefollowing cases either totally or partially, try to guess the
cricketer who is missing in this list.cricketer who is missing in this list.
16

Charlie GriffithCharlie Griffith
(Cricketers named after former cricketers)(Cricketers named after former cricketers)
16

In 1979, he became the first and till date the onlyIn 1979, he became the first and till date the only
Indian to score a century on debut vs Pakistan inIndian to score a century on debut vs Pakistan in
U-19 tests.U-19 tests.
But this centurion came into news for what cricketingBut this centurion came into news for what cricketing
reason just 6 years after that?reason just 6 years after that?
17

Tilak RajTilak Raj
(the bowler who was hit by 6 sixes in(the bowler who was hit by 6 sixes in
an over by R. Shahstri)an over by R. Shahstri)
17

Against the visiting West Indian bowling line up,Against the visiting West Indian bowling line up,
consisting Marshall & Holding, he made a braveconsisting Marshall & Holding, he made a brave
century for South Zone. A regular member of thecentury for South Zone. A regular member of the
Karnataka Ranji team, he is currently a wildlifer, aKarnataka Ranji team, he is currently a wildlifer, a
conservationist, a wildlife photographer and a writer.conservationist, a wildlife photographer and a writer.
Identify the writer of the bestseller ‘Matabele Dawn’Identify the writer of the bestseller ‘Matabele Dawn’
who hails from an erstwhile royal family.who hails from an erstwhile royal family.
18

Saad Bin JungSaad Bin Jung
18

This unusual feat in T20 cricket has happened only 5This unusual feat in T20 cricket has happened only 5
times. Four of them are – Ahmed Hayat, Chitangatimes. Four of them are – Ahmed Hayat, Chitanga
Perera, Adrian Barath & Devon Thomas.Perera, Adrian Barath & Devon Thomas.
Who is the lone Indian in this ‘in-famous five’ who gotWho is the lone Indian in this ‘in-famous five’ who got
into this list in 2013? Precisely, what did he do?into this list in 2013? Precisely, what did he do?
19

Yusuf Pathan & Declared Out forYusuf Pathan & Declared Out for
Obstructing the FieldObstructing the Field
19

X wasn’t in the first-eleven but got a chance to play asX wasn’t in the first-eleven but got a chance to play as
one of the teammates pulled out on the evening beforeone of the teammates pulled out on the evening before
the match vs Australia. X took a flight on the morningthe match vs Australia. X took a flight on the morning
of the game and went straight to the ground.of the game and went straight to the ground.
Though he didn’t bag any wickets in his first spell,Though he didn’t bag any wickets in his first spell,
things started to change when he came back in histhings started to change when he came back in his
second spell. He ended the game on a high, creatingsecond spell. He ended the game on a high, creating
history along the way.history along the way.
Though he went on to play only 8 ODIs, he isThough he went on to play only 8 ODIs, he is
remembered for that feat.remembered for that feat.
What feat is being referred to here?What feat is being referred to here?
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Jalal Ud-Din claimed the firstJalal Ud-Din claimed the first
ODI hattrickODI hattrick
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Following a strange sequence, after three ducks in a rowFollowing a strange sequence, after three ducks in a row
vs Sri Lanka late in 2007, he was ignored for more than avs Sri Lanka late in 2007, he was ignored for more than a
year, then was recalled and made 104, 143 and 108 inyear, then was recalled and made 104, 143 and 108 in
three successive Tests in 2009 against West Indies. Hethree successive Tests in 2009 against West Indies. He
has played only seven Tests since, the last in 2012 andhas played only seven Tests since, the last in 2012 and
interestingly, he has not scored a single half century yet.interestingly, he has not scored a single half century yet.
Who is this former KXIP and Sunrisers HyderabadWho is this former KXIP and Sunrisers Hyderabad
player, currently captaining his county limited oversplayer, currently captaining his county limited overs
team?team?
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Ravi BoparaRavi Bopara
7

Considering only the first class career of this fastConsidering only the first class career of this fast
bowler, how this beautiful lady is uniquely associatedbowler, how this beautiful lady is uniquely associated
with his achievements?with his achievements?
13

Took Pfeiffer against all theTook Pfeiffer against all the
18 County teams18 County teams
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