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19 19 th th July, 2015 July, 2015 PLT, Presidency PLT, Presidency University, Kolkata University, Kolkata Quizmasters Quizmasters SRD & Somnath SRD & Somnath Chanda Chanda Elimination Round CRICKET IS QUITE A GENTLE, HARMLESS GAME, BUT HE IS CRICKET IS QUITE A GENTLE, HARMLESS GAME, BUT HE IS A LUCKY MAN WHO HAS NOT TO SWEAT SOME BLOOD BEFORE A LUCKY MAN WHO HAS NOT TO SWEAT SOME BLOOD BEFORE HE'S DONE WITH IT. HE'S DONE WITH IT. Reverse Swing Reverse Swing A cricket quiz A cricket quiz
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1919thth July, 2015 July, 2015PLT, Presidency University, PLT, Presidency University, KolkataKolkata

QuizmastersQuizmastersSRD & Somnath SRD & Somnath

ChandaChanda

Elimination Round

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

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

Reverse SwingReverse SwingA cricket quizA cricket quiz

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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.

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Which current cricketer has recorded Which current cricketer has recorded songs under the name of ‘Dre Russ’? songs under the name of ‘Dre Russ’?

(He said that he was always interested to (He said that he was always interested to record music right from the time when record music right from the time when

he was a junior cricketer)he was a junior cricketer)

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Complete this list (exhaustive) and also Complete this list (exhaustive) and also connect :--Harry Graham, John connect :--Harry Graham, John

Hampshire, Andrew Strauss, Matt Prior Hampshire, Andrew Strauss, Matt Prior and …………..? and …………..?

(If you can guess the last name, you can (If you can guess the last name, you can instantly guess what this list is all instantly guess what this list is all

about)about)

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Which West Indian’s test innings of 258 Which West Indian’s test innings of 258 is still the highest score by a cricketer in is still the highest score by a cricketer in his final Test innings? (Gary Sobers has his final Test innings? (Gary Sobers has often described his early retirement as a often described his early retirement as a great loss to Cricket and the Caribbean great loss to Cricket and the Caribbean

team)team)

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What connects these movies: Iqbal, What connects these movies: Iqbal, Stumped, Mujhse Shaadi Karogii, Chain Stumped, Mujhse Shaadi Karogii, Chain

Kulii Ki Main Kulii? (Hello, this is a Kulii Ki Main Kulii? (Hello, this is a Cricket quiz)Cricket quiz)

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He was a perfect partner to Wilfred Rhodes. In He was a perfect partner to Wilfred Rhodes. In the 1902 Test match at Birmingham, he and the 1902 Test match at Birmingham, he and

Rhodes bowled out Australia for 36 runs, their Rhodes bowled out Australia for 36 runs, their lowest total in any Test. Rhodes took 7 for 17 lowest total in any Test. Rhodes took 7 for 17

and he took 3 for 15. But he was himself a very and he took 3 for 15. But he was himself a very capable left arm medium fast bowler (apart capable left arm medium fast bowler (apart

from being a good batsman). In the next match, from being a good batsman). In the next match, when the Australians met Yorkshire, they were when the Australians met Yorkshire, they were bowled out for 23 (He took 5 for 9 runs). Lord bowled out for 23 (He took 5 for 9 runs). Lord

Hawke had described him as the greatest Hawke had described him as the greatest county cricketer of all time, as he also scored county cricketer of all time, as he also scored

36,356 runs in county cricket (apart from 2742 36,356 runs in county cricket (apart from 2742 wickets). Though his success in tests were wickets). Though his success in tests were

modest.modest.

Who was this Yorkshire legend?Who was this Yorkshire legend?(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)

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This ‘gentleman’ gave a speech at the This ‘gentleman’ gave a speech at the 2nd Organisation of the Islamic 2nd Organisation of the Islamic

Conference meeting in Lahore in favour Conference meeting in Lahore in favour of Pakistan's right to pursue nuclear of Pakistan's right to pursue nuclear

weapons. weapons.

What resulted due to that speech? What resulted due to that speech?

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Which current Kolkata Knight Riders Which current Kolkata Knight Riders squad member was a part of the Mumbai squad member was a part of the Mumbai

Indians team in their victorious 2011 Indians team in their victorious 2011 Champions League Twenty20 campaign?Champions League Twenty20 campaign?

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This is a term in Cricket which is also This is a term in Cricket which is also used in Rugby. Some examples of it are used in Rugby. Some examples of it are Vic Stollmeyer of West Indies, Stuart Vic Stollmeyer of West Indies, Stuart

Law of Australia, Gobo Ashley of South Law of Australia, Gobo Ashley of South Africa etc. Africa etc.

Which term? Which term? (A specific answer is required)

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It was believed that when one of his sons It was believed that when one of his sons got selected for the national cricket got selected for the national cricket team, he commented, ‘They got the team, he commented, ‘They got the

wrong …………’.wrong …………’.

An enterprising batsman, he never got An enterprising batsman, he never got out in single figures in test matches. out in single figures in test matches.

Who?Who?

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What is this Path in Jubilee Park, What is this Path in Jubilee Park, Wallendoon Street, Cootamundra, NSW Wallendoon Street, Cootamundra, NSW

called and why it is so called?called and why it is so called?

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Whose final test innings was a score of Whose final test innings was a score of 139 runs against Pakistan in Karachi in 139 runs against Pakistan in Karachi in 1969, after which back in England he 1969, after which back in England he

got involved in a motor accident and lost got involved in a motor accident and lost the sight of his left eye and also the sight of his left eye and also

damaged his right eye? damaged his right eye? (Hint: He was nicknamed ‘Ollie’ in reference

to Oliver Hardy)

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When South Africa made a comeback to When South Africa made a comeback to international Cricket in 1991, the first international Cricket in 1991, the first ODI that they played was in Kolkata ODI that they played was in Kolkata

which India won. which India won.

Who were the two players who were Who were the two players who were adjudged the Players of the Match?adjudged the Players of the Match?

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He was nicknamed after this comic strip He was nicknamed after this comic strip character on the left, as he was as character on the left, as he was as

muscular as him. He succeeded Alan muscular as him. He succeeded Alan Davidson and preceded Dennis Lillee as Davidson and preceded Dennis Lillee as the bowling spearhead, and hence also the bowling spearhead, and hence also

played a bit with both of them. played a bit with both of them.

Who?Who?(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)

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In the 1860’s , when an Australian In the 1860’s , when an Australian strongest possible aboriginal team of strongest possible aboriginal team of

eleven best cricketers was formed, Tom eleven best cricketers was formed, Tom Wills, the first significant cricketer of Wills, the first significant cricketer of

that continent also coached them. that continent also coached them. However, Tom Wills is also the pioneer However, Tom Wills is also the pioneer

of another famous sport. of another famous sport.

Which sport?Which sport?

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This Bengali cricketer’s first two names This Bengali cricketer’s first two names were Sudangsu Abinash. He made an were Sudangsu Abinash. He made an

impressive test debut at Eden Gardens impressive test debut at Eden Gardens against John Goddard’s West Indies, taking against John Goddard’s West Indies, taking four wickets for 120 runs and one for 61, four wickets for 120 runs and one for 61, bowling 51 overs in all, when every other bowling 51 overs in all, when every other Indian bowlers were mercilessly thrashed Indian bowlers were mercilessly thrashed

by Weekes and Walcott. He also held a by Weekes and Walcott. He also held a couple of catches to complete an couple of catches to complete an

impressive debut and it was rather impressive debut and it was rather surprising that he never got another surprising that he never got another

chance at the international level. He was chance at the international level. He was never to wear the India cap again. never to wear the India cap again.

How do we know him better?How do we know him better?A quiz by SRDReverse Swing – the

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Born in Westminster, X wrote two Born in Westminster, X wrote two successful novels, successful novels, The Semi-Detached The Semi-Detached HouseHouse (1859) and  (1859) and The Semi-Attached The Semi-Attached CoupleCouple (1860). Both the novels have a  (1860). Both the novels have a

comic touch that critics have compared comic touch that critics have compared with author Jane Austen. with author Jane Austen.

How X (as per some records - her family How X (as per some records - her family also) was associated with two similar also) was associated with two similar

establishments situated at two cities, at establishments situated at two cities, at a distance of 11,178 kilometres (and a a distance of 11,178 kilometres (and a

flight time of 15 hours and 40 minutes)?flight time of 15 hours and 40 minutes)?(vis of the book covers – next slide)(vis of the book covers – next slide)A quiz by Somnath

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The map, with The map, with red stars, mark red stars, mark

the places the places where X has where X has

bagged a ton for bagged a ton for his country. his country.

Chances of any Chances of any addition of stars addition of stars in the map are in the map are pretty slim, at pretty slim, at

present.present.

On whose body On whose body would you find would you find this tattoo?this tattoo?

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As per folklore, which one-word As per folklore, which one-word cricket-term owes its origin to these cricket-term owes its origin to these

two gentlemen?two gentlemen?

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Smaaash Master Blaster Smaaash Master Blaster School Cricket School Cricket

Championship, which Championship, which follows a knock-out follows a knock-out

format, had as many as format, had as many as 102 schools participating 102 schools participating

in last year. This kid in last year. This kid created huge news when created huge news when he smashed 118 off just he smashed 118 off just

42 balls for his team 42 balls for his team Dhirubhai Ambani Dhirubhai Ambani

International School to International School to take them into the semi-take them into the semi-

finals. finals.

Identify himIdentify him..

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In this elite ‘Top-10 list’, whose name In this elite ‘Top-10 list’, whose name will come at the 5will come at the 5thth place? place?

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Which unique feat was recorded in this Which unique feat was recorded in this test match?test match?

In fact, Graeme Smith had a chance to In fact, Graeme Smith had a chance to emulate this feat 6 years later, but could emulate this feat 6 years later, but could

not do so because of the combined not do so because of the combined heroics of Hashim Amla and Dale Steyn.heroics of Hashim Amla and Dale Steyn.

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Considered to be one of the greatest, Considered to be one of the greatest, X was once refused entry to the X was once refused entry to the Lord’s Pavilion while captaining Lord’s Pavilion while captaining India on their tour of England in India on their tour of England in 1986. X quipped that the MCC 1986. X quipped that the MCC

(Marylebone Cricket Club) should (Marylebone Cricket Club) should change its name to MCP (‘male change its name to MCP (‘male

chauvinist pigs’).chauvinist pigs’).

Who is X? Who is X?   

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Which Which trophy trophy

is is victoriovictorio

us us Bengal Bengal team team

holdingholding??

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X has a unique record in X has a unique record in international cricket. He played in international cricket. He played in

his country’s 100his country’s 100thth test match, test match, captained them in their 200captained them in their 200thth test test

and coached them in their 300and coached them in their 300thth test. test.

Who is X?Who is X?

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A six-letter word which reminds you A six-letter word which reminds you about a violent armed conflict, is said to about a violent armed conflict, is said to

be the reason behind this on field be the reason behind this on field discussion. discussion.

What is that good word?What is that good word?(bigger vis – next slide)(bigger vis – next slide)

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This ‘national icon’ has quit jobs This ‘national icon’ has quit jobs multiple times to pursue his passion. multiple times to pursue his passion.

After resigning from Sudha Dairy, he left After resigning from Sudha Dairy, he left his job as a teacher in 2004 at Shiksha his job as a teacher in 2004 at Shiksha

Mitra.Mitra.

Who? Who?

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Despite being known for other ball Despite being known for other ball games, the first sport the British games, the first sport the British

brought to this nation was cricket. The brought to this nation was cricket. The ICC Associate Membership status was ICC Associate Membership status was

granted wayback in 1974. But this team granted wayback in 1974. But this team hasn’t achieve anything noteworthy, till hasn’t achieve anything noteworthy, till

date.date.

Which national team?Which national team?

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A former first-class A former first-class cricketer, he has cricketer, he has

played 33 matches for played 33 matches for Yorkshire and Yorkshire and

Middlesex, from 1994 Middlesex, from 1994 to 1999. A left-handed to 1999. A left-handed top order batsman and top order batsman and occasional right-arm occasional right-arm bowler, he became a bowler, he became a part of an Elite Panel part of an Elite Panel

in 2011. in 2011.

Identify him who is Identify him who is winning the David winning the David

Sheperd Trophy for the Sheperd Trophy for the last few years. last few years.

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Who is the subject of this Amul topical?Who is the subject of this Amul topical?

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What name was finally selected for What name was finally selected for their their

cricket team?cricket team?

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Which current cricketer has recorded Which current cricketer has recorded songs under the name of ‘Dre Russ’? songs under the name of ‘Dre Russ’?

(He said that he was always interested to (He said that he was always interested to record music right from the time when record music right from the time when

he was a junior cricketer)he was a junior cricketer)

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

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Andre RussellAndre Russell 11

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Complete this list (exhaustive) and also Complete this list (exhaustive) and also connect :--Harry Graham, John connect :--Harry Graham, John

Hampshire, Andrew Strauss, Matt Prior Hampshire, Andrew Strauss, Matt Prior and …………..? and …………..?

(If you can guess the last name, you can (If you can guess the last name, you can instantly guess what this list is all instantly guess what this list is all

about)about)

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Sourav Ganguly & Debut century at LordsSourav Ganguly & Debut century at Lords 22

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Which West Indian’s test innings of 258 Which West Indian’s test innings of 258 is still the highest score by a cricketer in is still the highest score by a cricketer in his final Test innings? (Gary Sobers has his final Test innings? (Gary Sobers has often described his early retirement as a often described his early retirement as a great loss to Cricket and the Caribbean great loss to Cricket and the Caribbean

team)team)

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

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Seymour NurseSeymour Nurse 33

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What connects these movies: Iqbal, What connects these movies: Iqbal, Stumped, Mujhse Shaadi Karogii, Chain Stumped, Mujhse Shaadi Karogii, Chain

Kulii Ki Main Kulii? (Hello, this is a Kulii Ki Main Kulii? (Hello, this is a Cricket quiz)Cricket quiz)

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

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Kapil Dev appeared as himselfKapil Dev appeared as himself 11

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He was a perfect partner to Wilfred Rhodes. In He was a perfect partner to Wilfred Rhodes. In the 1902 Test match at Birmingham, he and the 1902 Test match at Birmingham, he and

Rhodes bowled out Australia for 36 runs, their Rhodes bowled out Australia for 36 runs, their lowest total in any Test. Rhodes took 7 for 17 lowest total in any Test. Rhodes took 7 for 17

and he took 3 for 15. But he was himself a very and he took 3 for 15. But he was himself a very capable left arm medium fast bowler (apart capable left arm medium fast bowler (apart

from being a good batsman). In the next match, from being a good batsman). In the next match, when the Australians met Yorkshire, they were when the Australians met Yorkshire, they were bowled out for 23 (He took 5 for 9 runs). Lord bowled out for 23 (He took 5 for 9 runs). Lord

Hawke had described him as the greatest Hawke had described him as the greatest county cricketer of all time, as he also scored county cricketer of all time, as he also scored

36,356 runs in county cricket (apart from 2742 36,356 runs in county cricket (apart from 2742 wickets). Though his success in tests were wickets). Though his success in tests were

modest.modest.

Who was this Yorkshire legend?Who was this Yorkshire legend?(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)

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George HirstGeorge Hirst 55

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This ‘gentleman’ gave a speech at the This ‘gentleman’ gave a speech at the 2nd Organisation of the Islamic 2nd Organisation of the Islamic

Conference meeting in Lahore in favour Conference meeting in Lahore in favour of Pakistan's right to pursue nuclear of Pakistan's right to pursue nuclear

weapons. weapons.

What resulted due to that speech? What resulted due to that speech?

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

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Lahore Stadium was renamed Gaddafi StadiumLahore Stadium was renamed Gaddafi Stadium66

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Which current Kolkata Knight Riders Which current Kolkata Knight Riders squad member was a part of the Mumbai squad member was a part of the Mumbai

Indians team in their victorious 2011 Indians team in their victorious 2011 Champions League Twenty20 campaign?Champions League Twenty20 campaign?

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Suryakumar YadavSuryakumar Yadav 77

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This is a term in Cricket which is also This is a term in Cricket which is also used in Rugby. Some examples of it are used in Rugby. Some examples of it are Vic Stollmeyer of West Indies, Stuart Vic Stollmeyer of West Indies, Stuart

Law of Australia, Gobo Ashley of South Law of Australia, Gobo Ashley of South Africa etc. Africa etc.

Which term? Which term? (A specific answer is required)

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One-Test WonderOne-Test Wonder 88

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It was believed that when one of his sons It was believed that when one of his sons got selected for the national cricket got selected for the national cricket team, he commented, ‘They got the team, he commented, ‘They got the

wrong …………’.wrong …………’.

An enterprising batsman, he never got An enterprising batsman, he never got out in single figures in test matches. out in single figures in test matches.

Who?Who?

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Walter HadleeWalter Hadlee 99

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What is this Path in Jubilee Park, What is this Path in Jubilee Park, Wallendoon Street, Cootamundra, NSW Wallendoon Street, Cootamundra, NSW

called and why it is so called?called and why it is so called?

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Captain’s Walk (these are the busts of Captain’s Walk (these are the busts of the Australian Cricket captains)the Australian Cricket captains) 11

00

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Whose final test innings was a score of Whose final test innings was a score of 139 runs against Pakistan in Karachi in 139 runs against Pakistan in Karachi in 1969, after which back in England he 1969, after which back in England he

got involved in a motor accident and lost got involved in a motor accident and lost the sight of his left eye and also the sight of his left eye and also

damaged his right eye? damaged his right eye? (Hint: He was nicknamed ‘Ollie’ in reference

to Oliver Hardy)

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

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Colin MilburnColin Milburn 1111

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When South Africa made a comeback to When South Africa made a comeback to international Cricket in 1991, the first international Cricket in 1991, the first ODI that they played was in Kolkata ODI that they played was in Kolkata

which India won. which India won.

Who were the two players who were Who were the two players who were adjudged the Players of the Match?adjudged the Players of the Match?

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Sachin Tendulkar & Allan DonaldSachin Tendulkar & Allan Donald 1122

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He was nicknamed after this comic strip He was nicknamed after this comic strip character on the left, as he was as character on the left, as he was as

muscular as him. He succeeded Alan muscular as him. He succeeded Alan Davidson and preceded Dennis Lillee as Davidson and preceded Dennis Lillee as the bowling spearhead, and hence also the bowling spearhead, and hence also

played a bit with both of them. played a bit with both of them.

Who?Who?(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)

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Graham ‘Garth’ McKenzieGraham ‘Garth’ McKenzie 1133

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In the 1860’s , when an Australian In the 1860’s , when an Australian strongest possible aboriginal team of strongest possible aboriginal team of

eleven best cricketers was formed, Tom eleven best cricketers was formed, Tom Wills, the first significant cricketer of Wills, the first significant cricketer of

that continent also coached them. that continent also coached them. However, Tom Wills is also the pioneer However, Tom Wills is also the pioneer

of another famous sport. of another famous sport.

Which sport?Which sport?

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Australian Rules FootballAustralian Rules Football 1144

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This Bengali cricketer’s first two names This Bengali cricketer’s first two names were Sudangsu Abinash. He made an were Sudangsu Abinash. He made an

impressive test debut at Eden Gardens impressive test debut at Eden Gardens against John Goddard’s West Indies, taking against John Goddard’s West Indies, taking four wickets for 120 runs and one for 61, four wickets for 120 runs and one for 61, bowling 51 overs in all, when every other bowling 51 overs in all, when every other Indian bowlers were mercilessly thrashed Indian bowlers were mercilessly thrashed

by Weekes and Walcott. He also held a by Weekes and Walcott. He also held a couple of catches to complete an couple of catches to complete an

impressive debut and it was rather impressive debut and it was rather surprising that he never got another surprising that he never got another

chance at the international level. He was chance at the international level. He was never to wear the India cap again. never to wear the India cap again.

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Born in Westminster, X wrote two Born in Westminster, X wrote two successful novels, successful novels, The Semi-Detached The Semi-Detached HouseHouse (1859) and  (1859) and The Semi-Attached The Semi-Attached CoupleCouple (1860). Both the novels have a  (1860). Both the novels have a

comic touch that critics have compared comic touch that critics have compared with author Jane Austen. with author Jane Austen.

How X (as per some records - her family How X (as per some records - her family also) was associated with two similar also) was associated with two similar

establishments situated at two cities, at establishments situated at two cities, at a distance of 11,178 kilometres (and a a distance of 11,178 kilometres (and a

flight time of 15 hours and 40 minutes)?flight time of 15 hours and 40 minutes)?(vis of the book covers – next slide)(vis of the book covers – next slide)A quiz by Somnath

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The map, with The map, with red stars, mark red stars, mark

the places the places where X has where X has

bagged a ton for bagged a ton for his country. his country.

Chances of any Chances of any addition of stars addition of stars in the map are in the map are pretty slim, at pretty slim, at

present.present.

On whose body On whose body would you find would you find this tattoo?this tattoo?

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Kevin PietersenKevin Pietersen 1177

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As per folklore, which one-word As per folklore, which one-word cricket-term owes its origin to these cricket-term owes its origin to these

two gentlemen?two gentlemen?

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Smaaash Master Blaster Smaaash Master Blaster School Cricket School Cricket

Championship, which Championship, which follows a knock-out follows a knock-out

format, had as many as format, had as many as 102 schools participating 102 schools participating

in last year. This kid in last year. This kid created huge news when created huge news when he smashed 118 off just he smashed 118 off just

42 balls for his team 42 balls for his team Dhirubhai Ambani Dhirubhai Ambani

International School to International School to take them into the semi-take them into the semi-

finals. finals.

Identify himIdentify him..

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Arjun TendulkarArjun Tendulkar 1199

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In this elite ‘Top-10 list’, whose name In this elite ‘Top-10 list’, whose name will come at the 5will come at the 5thth place? place?

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Denis ComptonDenis Compton 2200

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Which unique feat was recorded in this Which unique feat was recorded in this test match?test match?

In fact, Graeme Smith had a chance to In fact, Graeme Smith had a chance to emulate this feat 6 years later, but could emulate this feat 6 years later, but could

not do so because of the combined not do so because of the combined heroics of Hashim Amla and Dale Steyn.heroics of Hashim Amla and Dale Steyn.

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Ponting scored centuries in both innings of his his Ponting scored centuries in both innings of his his 100100thth test match test match 22

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Considered to be one of the greatest, Considered to be one of the greatest, X was once refused entry to the X was once refused entry to the Lord’s Pavilion while captaining Lord’s Pavilion while captaining India on their tour of England in India on their tour of England in 1986. X quipped that the MCC 1986. X quipped that the MCC

(Marylebone Cricket Club) should (Marylebone Cricket Club) should change its name to MCP (‘male change its name to MCP (‘male

chauvinist pigs’).chauvinist pigs’).

Who is X? Who is X?   

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Diana EduljiDiana Edulji 2222

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Which Which trophy trophy

is is victoriovictorio

us us Bengal Bengal team team

holdingholding??

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X has a unique record in X has a unique record in international cricket. He played in international cricket. He played in

his country’s 100his country’s 100thth test match, test match, captained them in their 200captained them in their 200thth test test

and coached them in their 300and coached them in their 300thth test. test.

Who is X?Who is X?

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A six-letter word which reminds you A six-letter word which reminds you about a violent armed conflict, is said to about a violent armed conflict, is said to

be the reason behind this on field be the reason behind this on field discussion. discussion.

What is that good word?What is that good word?(bigger vis – next slide)(bigger vis – next slide)

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This ‘national icon’ has quit jobs This ‘national icon’ has quit jobs multiple times to pursue his passion. multiple times to pursue his passion.

After resigning from Sudha Dairy, he left After resigning from Sudha Dairy, he left his job as a teacher in 2004 at Shiksha his job as a teacher in 2004 at Shiksha

Mitra.Mitra.

Who? Who?

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Sudhir Kumar ChoudhurySudhir Kumar Choudhury 2266

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Despite being known for other ball Despite being known for other ball games, the first sport the British games, the first sport the British

brought to this nation was cricket. The brought to this nation was cricket. The ICC Associate Membership status was ICC Associate Membership status was

granted wayback in 1974. But this team granted wayback in 1974. But this team hasn’t achieve anything noteworthy, till hasn’t achieve anything noteworthy, till

date.date.

Which national team?Which national team?

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A former first-class A former first-class cricketer, he has cricketer, he has

played 33 matches for played 33 matches for Yorkshire and Yorkshire and

Middlesex, from 1994 Middlesex, from 1994 to 1999. A left-handed to 1999. A left-handed top order batsman and top order batsman and occasional right-arm occasional right-arm bowler, he became a bowler, he became a part of an Elite Panel part of an Elite Panel

in 2011. in 2011.

Identify him who is Identify him who is winning the David winning the David

Sheperd Trophy for the Sheperd Trophy for the last few years. last few years.

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Richard KettleboroughRichard Kettleborough 2288

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Who is the subject of this Amul topical?Who is the subject of this Amul topical?

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What name was finally selected for What name was finally selected for their their

cricket team?cricket team?

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