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On the 1966-67 tour to India, this On the 1966-67 tour to India, this cricketer was introduced to a 17-year-old cricketer was introduced to a 17-year-old upcoming ‘beautiful young actress’, who upcoming ‘beautiful young actress’, who

was ‘reportedly’ engaged to Rajesh Khanna was ‘reportedly’ engaged to Rajesh Khanna at that time.at that time.

The engagement was apparently broken The engagement was apparently broken off, as the actress began to fall for the off, as the actress began to fall for the

cricketer. cricketer. They were briefly engaged. However, the They were briefly engaged. However, the

distance as well as lack of regular distance as well as lack of regular communication (in an age bereft of skype communication (in an age bereft of skype and social media) between the two, meant and social media) between the two, meant

that the relationship did not last.that the relationship did not last.

Identify, both the cricketer and the Identify, both the cricketer and the actress.actress.

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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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Garfield Sobers and Anju Garfield Sobers and Anju MahendraMahendra

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He was the original poster boy of Indian He was the original poster boy of Indian Cricket who is also currently in news. He Cricket who is also currently in news. He

had a steamy affair with a sweet had a steamy affair with a sweet Bollywood actress who was seen at that Bollywood actress who was seen at that

time in the stands cheering for him time in the stands cheering for him many-a-times.many-a-times.

However, soon they broke up and the However, soon they broke up and the actress went on to marry the offspring of actress went on to marry the offspring of

another Cricket-Bollywood couple. another Cricket-Bollywood couple. Who are they?Who are they?


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This Pakistan-born English cricketer This Pakistan-born English cricketer caught the eye when he scored an caught the eye when he scored an

attacking 151 runs against attacking 151 runs against Worcestershire, which had Glenn Worcestershire, which had Glenn

McGrath. However, he has played only 3 McGrath. However, he has played only 3 tests with a highest score of 54 runs. But tests with a highest score of 54 runs. But to us Indians, he became very famous in to us Indians, he became very famous in the mid/later 2000 decade courtesy his the mid/later 2000 decade courtesy his

affair with a Bollywood starlet. affair with a Bollywood starlet. What is his name and the actress?What is his name and the actress?


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According to many stories, this According to many stories, this handsome hunk of a neighboring country handsome hunk of a neighboring country before he married an English socialite, before he married an English socialite, had a romping affair with a sexy siren had a romping affair with a sexy siren Bollywood actress (who adopted her Bollywood actress (who adopted her

father’s adopted name). They even had a father’s adopted name). They even had a secret apartment in Salt Lake, Kolkata secret apartment in Salt Lake, Kolkata where nights and days were spent in where nights and days were spent in

bliss. The affair however, was short but it bliss. The affair however, was short but it created a huge media frenzy at that time. created a huge media frenzy at that time.

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Though she got married to Ali Punjani, a Though she got married to Ali Punjani, a wealthy businessman from Kenya, she wealthy businessman from Kenya, she was more popular due to her affair in was more popular due to her affair in contemporary times with a maverick contemporary times with a maverick

Indian cricketer who helped India win Indian cricketer who helped India win something really big few years back. something really big few years back.

Identify both of them.Identify both of them.


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This dancer and actress from Bollywood This dancer and actress from Bollywood was once engaged to this bowling was once engaged to this bowling

spearhead for a pretty long time (this spearhead for a pretty long time (this bowling spearhead even captained an IPL bowling spearhead even captained an IPL

team). Reportedly, they parted ways to team). Reportedly, they parted ways to concentrate more on their individual concentrate more on their individual

careers. careers. Who?Who?


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He was the original poster boy of Indian He was the original poster boy of Indian Cricket who is also currently in news. He Cricket who is also currently in news. He

had a steamy affair with a sweet had a steamy affair with a sweet Bollywood actress who was seen at that Bollywood actress who was seen at that

time in the stands cheering for him time in the stands cheering for him many-a-times.many-a-times.

However, soon they broke up and the However, soon they broke up and the actress went on to marry the offspring of actress went on to marry the offspring of

another Cricket-Bollywood couple. another Cricket-Bollywood couple. Who are they?Who are they?


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Ravi Shastri & Amrita SinghRavi Shastri & Amrita Singh

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This Pakistan-born English cricketer This Pakistan-born English cricketer caught the eye when he scored an caught the eye when he scored an

attacking 151 runs against attacking 151 runs against Worcestershire, which had Glenn Worcestershire, which had Glenn

McGrath. However, he has played only 3 McGrath. However, he has played only 3 tests with a highest score of 54 runs. But tests with a highest score of 54 runs. But to us Indians, he became very famous in to us Indians, he became very famous in the mid/later 2000 decade courtesy his the mid/later 2000 decade courtesy his

affair with a Bollywood starlet. affair with a Bollywood starlet. What is his name and the actress?What is his name and the actress?


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Usman Afzal & Amrita AroraUsman Afzal & Amrita Arora

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According to many stories, this According to many stories, this handsome hunk of a neighboring country handsome hunk of a neighboring country before he married an English socialite, before he married an English socialite, had a romping affair with a sexy siren had a romping affair with a sexy siren Bollywood actress (who adopted her Bollywood actress (who adopted her

father’s adopted name). They even had a father’s adopted name). They even had a secret apartment in Salt Lake, Kolkata secret apartment in Salt Lake, Kolkata where nights and days were spent in where nights and days were spent in

bliss. The affair however, was short but it bliss. The affair however, was short but it created a huge media frenzy at that time. created a huge media frenzy at that time.

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Imran Khan & Zeenat AmanImran Khan & Zeenat Aman

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Though she got married to Ali Punjani, a Though she got married to Ali Punjani, a wealthy businessman from Kenya, she wealthy businessman from Kenya, she was more popular due to her affair in was more popular due to her affair in contemporary times with a maverick contemporary times with a maverick

Indian cricketer who helped India win Indian cricketer who helped India win something really big few years back. something really big few years back.

Identify both of them.Identify both of them.


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Yuvraj Singh & Kim SharmaYuvraj Singh & Kim Sharma

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This dancer and actress from Bollywood This dancer and actress from Bollywood was once engaged to this bowling was once engaged to this bowling

spearhead for a pretty long time (this spearhead for a pretty long time (this bowling spearhead even captained an IPL bowling spearhead even captained an IPL

team). Reportedly, they parted ways to team). Reportedly, they parted ways to concentrate more on their individual concentrate more on their individual

careers. careers. Who?Who?


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Zaheer Khan & Isha SaravaniZaheer Khan & Isha Saravani

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It happened for the first time during the It happened for the first time during the fifth test of West Indies’ tour of Australia fifth test of West Indies’ tour of Australia

in 1930-31, with Herman Clarence in 1930-31, with Herman Clarence Griffith being responsible. Griffith being responsible.

Who was the victim and in what way was Who was the victim and in what way was this a dubious first for him?this a dubious first for him?


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Don Bradman’s first duck in Test Don Bradman’s first duck in Test CricketCricket

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He was a lanky fast bowler who had He was a lanky fast bowler who had frightening pace and in his short frightening pace and in his short

international career had performed many international career had performed many breathtaking deeds, like breaking the breathtaking deeds, like breaking the arm of Mike Brearly in Karachi and arm of Mike Brearly in Karachi and

demolishing the Indian batting line-up demolishing the Indian batting line-up once by claiming 8 wickets.once by claiming 8 wickets.

A politician from India who once served A politician from India who once served as the Vice President of the BJP also was as the Vice President of the BJP also was

his namesake. his namesake. Who was that cricketer?Who was that cricketer?


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Sikander BakhtSikander Bakht

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According to an apocryphal story, this According to an apocryphal story, this Indian playboy cricketer and a very Indian playboy cricketer and a very

cheerful former England captain (who cheerful former England captain (who was born in South Africa), in 1972-73, was born in South Africa), in 1972-73,

were so attracted towards a hotel were so attracted towards a hotel receptionist that they took a bet as to receptionist that they took a bet as to

who would ‘get’ her first. Then in a few who would ‘get’ her first. Then in a few minutes she was in the Indian’s room, minutes she was in the Indian’s room,

even as the Englishman was rubbing his even as the Englishman was rubbing his eyes in utter disbelief as to where she eyes in utter disbelief as to where she had suddenly disappeared. The Indian had suddenly disappeared. The Indian cricketer revealed then that one phone cricketer revealed then that one phone

call from his room did the trick. call from his room did the trick. Who were the 2 stalwarts involved in this Who were the 2 stalwarts involved in this

mischief?mischief?


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Salim Durrani & Tony GreigSalim Durrani & Tony Greig

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When West Indies played England in a When West Indies played England in a series in England in 1984, they won all series in England in 1984, they won all

the test matches by 5-0.the test matches by 5-0.In their next series in the Caribbean, In their next series in the Caribbean, Windies again defeated England in all Windies again defeated England in all

test matches by 5-0. test matches by 5-0. By what term, which has since entered By what term, which has since entered the cricketing lexicon and referred to the cricketing lexicon and referred to such shutouts, are these two series such shutouts, are these two series

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BlackwashBlackwash

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One is probably the greatest South African One is probably the greatest South African wicket-keeper and the other is the first wicket-keeper and the other is the first Englishman to take a hattrick in test Englishman to take a hattrick in test

cricket.cricket. Identify both of them and also find the Identify both of them and also find the

connection.connection.


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

retired.retired.

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During the recent IPL, while commenting During the recent IPL, while commenting on one of his team-mates, who said about on one of his team-mates, who said about whom – whom – ‘Mishy has become my brother. ‘Mishy has become my brother.

We both discuss, encourage and suggest We both discuss, encourage and suggest tips about each other’s bowling and we tips about each other’s bowling and we

also share its secrets. It will be also share its secrets. It will be dangerous for batsmen if we both bowl in dangerous for batsmen if we both bowl in

tandem’tandem’??


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Imran Tahir about Amit Imran Tahir about Amit MishraMishra

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This Major General of the Indian Army This Major General of the Indian Army had played only a handful of First Class had played only a handful of First Class

matches (before he was injured and matches (before he was injured and ended his career), where only in his 2ended his career), where only in his 2ndnd match, in a single innings, some of his match, in a single innings, some of his

victims were Suresh Sharma, Ashok victims were Suresh Sharma, Ashok Khanna, Bhupinder Singh, Rajinder Kale, Khanna, Bhupinder Singh, Rajinder Kale,

Ramnath Paul and Bishen Singh Bedi.Ramnath Paul and Bishen Singh Bedi. Thus he became only the 2nd person in Thus he became only the 2nd person in

cricketing history after Albert Trott cricketing history after Albert Trott (Jonathan Trott’s relative) to hold a (Jonathan Trott’s relative) to hold a

unique record in bowling. unique record in bowling. What record? What was his name?What record? What was his name?I ISRD-Somnath Productions

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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, century, Worcestershire County Cricket Club was Worcestershire County Cricket Club was called by a certain surname. The name called by a certain surname. The name came from the fact that no fewer than came from the fact that no fewer than seven brothers from the same family seven brothers from the same family played for Worcestershire during this played for Worcestershire during this

period, three of whom captained the club period, three of whom captained the club at some point. One of them remains the at some point. One of them remains the only man till date to captain England in only man till date to captain England in

both cricket and football and also has the both cricket and football and also has the record of highest run in debut in an record of highest run in debut in an

innings in test cricket.innings in test cricket.What was the county called?What was the county called?I ISRD-Somnath Productions

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FostershireFostershire

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This cricketer-in-news has two great This cricketer-in-news has two great historical figures of the sub-continent in historical figures of the sub-continent in

his name:his name:One is considered to be one of the One is considered to be one of the

greatest poets of the Urdu language and greatest poets of the Urdu language and was nominated four times for the Nobel was nominated four times for the Nobel

Prize for literature.Prize for literature.And the other was one of the nine jewels And the other was one of the nine jewels in the court of Akbar and the author of in the court of Akbar and the author of the official history of Emperor Akbar’s the official history of Emperor Akbar’s

reign in three volumes. reign in three volumes.

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Faiz FazalFaiz Fazal

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About which Aussie captain was Ricky About which Aussie captain was Ricky Ponting saying this:Ponting saying this:

“One of my mother’s early memories of me “One of my mother’s early memories of me is when I was sitting on the lounge-room is when I was sitting on the lounge-room

floor, eyes fixed on the television, watching floor, eyes fixed on the television, watching …… ……… bat. ….. was my first hero in …… ……… bat. ….. was my first hero in

Test cricket, a batsman who was Test cricket, a batsman who was unstoppable. I remember him taking on unstoppable. I remember him taking on

the West Indies at the MCG the week after the West Indies at the MCG the week after my seventh birthday, their fast bowlers my seventh birthday, their fast bowlers aiming at his chest and head and which aiming at his chest and head and which had him hooking and pulling fearlessly. had him hooking and pulling fearlessly. That knock stays burned in my memory That knock stays burned in my memory

and probably set the standard for the sort and probably set the standard for the sort of cricketer I wanted to become.”of cricketer I wanted to become.”


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Kim HughesKim Hughes

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He was named after William Ward, 2nd Earl of a He was named after William Ward, 2nd Earl of a place in England, who was the Governor-General of place in England, who was the Governor-General of Australia in 1910. He was born just after his father Australia in 1910. He was born just after his father

scored a double hundred against South scored a double hundred against South Australia where he was touring. When Lord Ward Australia where he was touring. When Lord Ward

heard about the innings and the baby, he expressed heard about the innings and the baby, he expressed the wish that he be named after him.the wish that he be named after him.

In 1951, his greatest moment came, when he batted In 1951, his greatest moment came, when he batted for 9 hours, with a pin in his right thumb that had for 9 hours, with a pin in his right thumb that had

been broken while fielding in an earlier tour match. been broken while fielding in an earlier tour match. Each batting stroke exacerbated his increasingly Each batting stroke exacerbated his increasingly painful thumb but he still scored 208 in the first painful thumb but he still scored 208 in the first

innings against England. Once Plum innings against England. Once Plum Warner commented “A _____, a _____, my kingdom for Warner commented “A _____, a _____, my kingdom for a ____”. The greatest batsman of his country in that a ____”. The greatest batsman of his country in that

era. era. WHO? WHO?

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Dudley NourseDudley Nourse

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Which cricketer, when he tried to settle Which cricketer, when he tried to settle in South Africa in 1888 to prospect for in South Africa in 1888 to prospect for

gold, suffered pneumonia and was gold, suffered pneumonia and was wrongly pronounced dead by the doctors? wrongly pronounced dead by the doctors? (Later he became more famous in 1937 due to (Later he became more famous in 1937 due to a project undertaken by WS Van Dyke. If you a project undertaken by WS Van Dyke. If you

can make out who Van Dyke was, you can can make out who Van Dyke was, you can work out the answer)work out the answer)


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C. Aubrey SmithC. Aubrey Smith

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When he made his debut in IPL-2016, the When he made his debut in IPL-2016, the similarity of his uncanny action with a bowler similarity of his uncanny action with a bowler who replaced Allan Donald in a crucial World who replaced Allan Donald in a crucial World

Cup QF game, really surprised and shocked a lot 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 The 20-year-old’s cricketing potential was first spotted during the Karnataka Premier League, spotted during the Karnataka Premier League,

where he represents the Hubli Tigers.where he represents the Hubli Tigers.Anil Kumble and his sports management firm Anil Kumble and his sports management firm

Tenvic Sports played a key role in his Tenvic Sports played a key role in his development.development.

He was bought at his base price of INR 10 lakhs He was bought at his base price of INR 10 lakhs at the at the

2016 IPL auction. 2016 IPL auction. WHO?WHO?


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Shivil KaushikShivil Kaushik

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On the same month in 2012 when his On the same month in 2012 when his daughter was born, the Pakistan Army daughter was born, the Pakistan Army

raided his house and arrested his brother raided his house and arrested his brother on charges of hiding a terrorist. Later on, on charges of hiding a terrorist. Later on,

the Pakistan Army understood their the Pakistan Army understood their mistake and apologized to them. mistake and apologized to them. Who is this famous cricketer from Who is this famous cricketer from

Peshawar who also played for KKR?Peshawar who also played for KKR?


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Umar GulUmar Gul

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In a test match in the late 80’s, Steve In a test match in the late 80’s, Steve Waugh bowled a few bouncers to this fast Waugh bowled a few bouncers to this fast bowler. In return, after play, he stormed bowler. In return, after play, he stormed

into the Aussie dressing room and into the Aussie dressing room and threatened to kill all the opposition threatened to kill all the opposition

batsmen the next day. Australia were batsmen the next day. Australia were eventually dismissed for 114 chasing 400. eventually dismissed for 114 chasing 400. He finished with five wickets in the innings He finished with five wickets in the innings

and nine wickets for the match.and nine wickets for the match.Also, when he toured India, because of his Also, when he toured India, because of his

attitude and pace, he became a rage attitude and pace, he became a rage among the youths of the country who among the youths of the country who

would imitate him while bowling. would imitate him while bowling. WHO?WHO?


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Patrick PattersonPatrick Patterson

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He was actually a well known Australian Rules He was actually a well known Australian Rules footballer before he became famous as a fast footballer before he became famous as a fast

bowler. His life is a series of health mishaps. He bowler. His life is a series of health mishaps. He had to leave football when he dislocated his had to leave football when he dislocated his

shoulder. shoulder. Also in 1980, some peanuts caused a total Also in 1980, some peanuts caused a total

blocking of his bowel, requiring surgery. He was blocking of his bowel, requiring surgery. He was infected during surgery, leading to multiple organ infected during surgery, leading to multiple organ

failure. Over the next 2 years he suffered failure. Over the next 2 years he suffered 12 cardiac arrests, gangrene, had 30 operations & 12 cardiac arrests, gangrene, had 30 operations &

was drip fed over that period. His survival was was drip fed over that period. His survival was considered a medical marvel by doctors and he considered a medical marvel by doctors and he

was the subject of study by researchers. In 1990, was the subject of study by researchers. In 1990, he again suffered heart failure, blood poisoning, he again suffered heart failure, blood poisoning, central nervous system damage, cirrhosis of the central nervous system damage, cirrhosis of the liver, contracted Hepatitis B and C and then a liver, contracted Hepatitis B and C and then a

brain dysfunction.brain dysfunction.Who is this Cricketer who was the 300Who is this Cricketer who was the 300thth victim of victim of

Fred Trueman?Fred Trueman?


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Neil HawkeNeil Hawke

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This prodigiously talented batsman was still This prodigiously talented batsman was still struggling on the seaming English wickets, struggling on the seaming English wickets, when afraid to approach Don Bradman, he when afraid to approach Don Bradman, he

asked his room-mate Sam Loxton if he could 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 Upon being approached on the matter, the Don looked into Sam’s eyes and answered Don looked into Sam’s eyes and answered matter of factly, matter of factly, ‘Sam, you go and tell your ‘Sam, you go and tell your little mate that if he doesn't hit the ball in little mate that if he doesn't hit the ball in

the air he can’t get out.’the air he can’t get out.’A family of six brothers who could play – A family of six brothers who could play – Merv (also played one test), Mick, Ray, Merv (also played one test), Mick, Ray,

Brian, Harold and …… Who are we talking Brian, Harold and …… Who are we talking about?about?I ISRD-Somnath Productions

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Neil HarveyNeil Harvey

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He got his first chance in 1979, when a He got his first chance in 1979, when a big name in Indian Cricket was dropped. big name in Indian Cricket was dropped. He failed to impress though. However, he He failed to impress though. However, he made a comeback in the 1984 Asia Cup in made a comeback in the 1984 Asia Cup in Sharjah, because of the fact that he could Sharjah, because of the fact that he could open and also he could take the place of open and also he could take the place of the big name in Indian Cricket who was the big name in Indian Cricket who was dropped again. He was the man of the dropped again. He was the man of the

series in a tournament in 1984, however series in a tournament in 1984, however his international career ended quickly his international career ended quickly

after that. after that. Who?Who?I ISRD-Somnath Productions

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Surinder KhannaSurinder Khanna

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This Indian cricketer’s sole test This Indian cricketer’s sole test match was against New Zealand in 1999 match was against New Zealand in 1999 at Hamilton when Agarkar was replaced at Hamilton when Agarkar was replaced

by him. He represented Delhi in by him. He represented Delhi in the Ranji Trophy, where his best the Ranji Trophy, where his best

performance was a 10-wicket haul in a performance was a 10-wicket haul in a match. He was also part of the India ‘A’ match. He was also part of the India ‘A’ team. He retired from first class cricket team. He retired from first class cricket in 2004. He is a namesake to another in 2004. He is a namesake to another

Cricketer and another Indian Cricketer and another Indian sportsman. sportsman. Identify him.Identify him.I ISRD-Somnath Productions

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Robin Singh Jr.Robin Singh Jr.

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After India lost 5-0 to West Indies in After India lost 5-0 to West Indies in 1961-62 series, BCCI contracted four 1961-62 series, BCCI contracted four

West Indian bowlers to play in the Ranji West Indian bowlers to play in the Ranji Trophy. Hence, Charlie Stayers played Trophy. Hence, Charlie Stayers played

for Bombay, Roy Gilchrist for for Bombay, Roy Gilchrist for Hyderabad, Chester Watson for Delhi. Hyderabad, Chester Watson for Delhi.

Who played for Bengal?Who played for Bengal?


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Lester KingLester King

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ClueClue – – After his retirement from cricket, he After his retirement from cricket, he tried his hand at being a stand-up comedian tried his hand at being a stand-up comedian but found after-dinner speaking to be a more but found after-dinner speaking to be a more

congenial and lucrative occupationcongenial and lucrative occupation..


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Fred TruemanFred Trueman

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ClueClue – – During During his heydays, his heydays, he had many he had many

female female admirers. One admirers. One of her biggest of her biggest

fans, Lata fans, Lata Mangeshkar Mangeshkar

was so was so besotted with besotted with

him that him that rumour of a rumour of a

special special friendship also friendship also got circulated got circulated

during the during the ‘60s. ‘60s.


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ClueClue –One of the five Wisden Cricketers of the –One of the five Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1996Year in 1996, , his son Greg, an all-rounder like his son Greg, an all-rounder like

his father made his debut for Derbyshire in his father made his debut for Derbyshire in 2014.2014.


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ClueClue – – After his After his playing career playing career is over, he has is over, he has worked as a worked as a

coach or coach or consultant consultant with NZ with NZ

national team, national team, England England

national team, national team, Warwickshire Warwickshire

and some and some other franchise other franchise

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ClueClue – Part of the – Part of the Surrey side that Surrey side that

dominated dominated the County the County

championship witchampionship with seven h seven

consecutive titles consecutive titles in the 1950s, his in the 1950s, his performance in performance in the initial years the initial years

was good enough was good enough to be offered a to be offered a

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ClueClue – – In the 1976–77 season opener In the 1976–77 season opener against J&K, he had a match haul of 8/36. He against J&K, he had a match haul of 8/36. He achieved his then best innings haul of 7/20 in achieved his then best innings haul of 7/20 in just 9 overs in the second innings to skittle just 9 overs in the second innings to skittle Bengal for 58 runs. Though his team lost in Bengal for 58 runs. Though his team lost in the QF, his form made the nation sit up and the QF, his form made the nation sit up and

take notice.take notice.


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ClueClue – – During During his heydays, his heydays, he had many he had many

female female admirers. One admirers. One of her biggest of her biggest

fans, Lata fans, Lata Mangeshkar Mangeshkar

was so was so besotted with besotted with

him that him that rumour of a rumour of a

special special friendship also friendship also got circulated got circulated

during the during the ‘60s. ‘60s.


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Fazal MahmoodFazal Mahmood

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ClueClue –One of the five Wisden Cricketers of the –One of the five Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1996Year in 1996, , his son Greg, an all-rounder like his son Greg, an all-rounder like

his father made his debut for Derbyshire in his father made his debut for Derbyshire in 2014.2014.


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Dominic CorkDominic Cork

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ClueClue – – After his After his playing career playing career is over, he has is over, he has worked as a worked as a

coach or coach or consultant consultant with NZ with NZ

national team, national team, England England

national team, national team, Warwickshire Warwickshire

and some and some other franchise other franchise

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Allan DonaldAllan Donald

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ClueClue – Part of the – Part of the Surrey side that Surrey side that

dominated dominated the County the County

championship witchampionship with seven h seven

consecutive titles consecutive titles in the 1950s, his in the 1950s, his performance in performance in the initial years the initial years

was good enough was good enough to be offered a to be offered a

place as a place as a batsman. batsman. I ISRD-Somnath Productions

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Jim LakerJim Laker

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ClueClue – – In the 1976–77 season opener In the 1976–77 season opener against J&K, he had a match haul of 8/36. He against J&K, he had a match haul of 8/36. He achieved his then best innings haul of 7/20 in achieved his then best innings haul of 7/20 in just 9 overs in the second innings to skittle just 9 overs in the second innings to skittle Bengal for 58 runs. Though his team lost in Bengal for 58 runs. Though his team lost in the QF, his form made the nation sit up and the QF, his form made the nation sit up and

take notice.take notice.


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Kapil DevKapil Dev

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If there was no minimum qualification for If there was no minimum qualification for number of matches played, following number of matches played, following

Indians fits the bill perfectly.Indians fits the bill perfectly.

Who are these missing cricketers?Who are these missing cricketers?


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Tests ODIs T20IsRavi Shastri ??????? Virender

SehwagGautam Gambhir

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Ajinkya Rahane



Anil Kumble & Suresh Anil Kumble & Suresh RainaRaina

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Tests ODIs T20IsRavi Shastri Anil Kumble Virender

SehwagGautam Gambhir

Suresh Raina

Ajinkya Rahane


Contrary to popular belief, three major Contrary to popular belief, three major naval victories – Aboukar Bay (1798), naval victories – Aboukar Bay (1798),

Copenhagen (1801) & Copenhagen (1801) & Trafalgar (1805) were said to be one of Trafalgar (1805) were said to be one of

the main reasons behind what the main reasons behind what observance in the world of cricket?observance in the world of cricket?

(It happened for the last time in June, 2005)(It happened for the last time in June, 2005)


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Nelson Hop by David Nelson Hop by David ShepherdShepherd

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Arguably, he was one of the finest Arguably, he was one of the finest postwar all-rounders. Though he has postwar all-rounders. Though he has

scored 28 centuries in FC Cricket, he is scored 28 centuries in FC Cricket, he is more well known for his forward more well known for his forward

defensive strokes. During the first Ashes defensive strokes. During the first Ashes test at Brisbane in 1958, he batted for a test at Brisbane in 1958, he batted for a total of 357 minutes to score the slowest total of 357 minutes to score the slowest half-century in FC Cricket, at an average half-century in FC Cricket, at an average speed of one run in every seven minutes. speed of one run in every seven minutes. Identify this dogged performer who was Identify this dogged performer who was also a skilled footballer, winning a Blue also a skilled footballer, winning a Blue

as well as an FA Amateur Cup medal with as well as an FA Amateur Cup medal with Walthamstow Avenue.Walthamstow Avenue.I ISRD-Somnath Productions

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Trevor BaileyTrevor Bailey

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In this memorable test match, 4 In this memorable test match, 4 cricketers – three from the visiting team cricketers – three from the visiting team

and one from the home team, scored and one from the home team, scored centuries (one was even a double centuries (one was even a double

century). But the cricketer who fall prey century). But the cricketer who fall prey to nervous 90s, became the first to make to nervous 90s, became the first to make

a ‘century’ of a different kind.a ‘century’ of a different kind.Who is that cricketer? And, what was the Who is that cricketer? And, what was the

‘century’ all about?‘century’ all about?I ISRD-Somnath Productions

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Sunil Gavaskar & he became the Sunil Gavaskar & he became the first cricketer to play 100first cricketer to play 100thth consecutive test matchesconsecutive test matches

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After making international debut at the After making international debut at the age of 15, X is currently the holder of age of 15, X is currently the holder of

following records :---following records :--- * Highest wicket taker in T20I* Highest wicket taker in T20I * First from that team to bag 100 or * First from that team to bag 100 or more T20I wicketsmore T20I wickets * First from the team to take five * First from the team to take five wickets in a T20I match wickets in a T20I match

Identify this T20 stalwart.Identify this T20 stalwart.


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Anisha Mohammed of WIAnisha Mohammed of WI

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On-field umpires P.M. Cronin and D.G. On-field umpires P.M. Cronin and D.G. Weser didn’t notice that fielding team had Weser didn’t notice that fielding team had too many fielders outside the inner circle too many fielders outside the inner circle

and the delivery should be called a no-and the delivery should be called a no-ball. But, in the melee, all these ball. But, in the melee, all these

aberrations were overlooked and the lone aberrations were overlooked and the lone century scored in that not-so-high-century scored in that not-so-high-

scoring-match scoring-match (considering the current (considering the current standard)standard) has been given the tag of ‘the has been given the tag of ‘the most overlooked century of all time’.most overlooked century of all time’.

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Underarm bowling by Trevor Underarm bowling by Trevor ChappellChappell

(the unfortunate centurion was Bruce Edgar)

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In the eventful 1947–48 season, he was In the eventful 1947–48 season, he was selected in the first 2 practise matches vs selected in the first 2 practise matches vs the visiting English team. He scored 101 the visiting English team. He scored 101

and 47* in the first match but was and 47* in the first match but was criticised for scoring slowly. Though he criticised for scoring slowly. Though he was initially not selected in the playing was initially not selected in the playing

eleven for the Test match which followed eleven for the Test match which followed — a freakish injury to one of the openers — a freakish injury to one of the openers

paved the way for him. After creating paved the way for him. After creating history in that match, he was dropped for history in that match, he was dropped for good. 10 years later, he was selected to good. 10 years later, he was selected to

tour England and had a moderately tour England and had a moderately successful tour but didn’t get to play in successful tour but didn’t get to play in

any tests. any tests. Name this batsman who died in Feb, 2016.Name this batsman who died in Feb, 2016.


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Andy GanteaumeAndy Ganteaume

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In the international arena this seemingly In the international arena this seemingly impossible record happened only once. impossible record happened only once.

Chappell brothers - Ian & Greig did this Chappell brothers - Ian & Greig did this vs New Zealand at the Wellington test in vs New Zealand at the Wellington test in March, 1974. The only other instance was March, 1974. The only other instance was

recorded long back in 1899 in a First recorded long back in 1899 in a First Class match between Worcestershire and Class match between Worcestershire and Hampshire when it was achieved by R.E. Hampshire when it was achieved by R.E.

Foster & W.L. Foster.Foster & W.L. Foster.What was that feat? What was that feat?


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Brothers scoring centuries in Brothers scoring centuries in both the innings of a matchboth the innings of a match

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Brett, a 3Brett, a 3rdrd-gen cricketer, -gen cricketer, is enjoying a breakthrough is enjoying a breakthrough

year for Worcestershire year for Worcestershire having already hit 2 having already hit 2

centuries, including 202 centuries, including 202 vs Glamorgan. Though vs Glamorgan. Though

proud of his family name, proud of his family name, this all rounder wants to this all rounder wants to make it big on his own.make it big on his own.

Identify his grandfather, Identify his grandfather, the most famous name in the most famous name in the family who changed the family who changed the sport bigtime in his the sport bigtime in his

own dignified way.own dignified way.I ISRD-Somnath Productions

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Basil D’OlivieraBasil D’Oliviera

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Perhaps the only instance of cricket Perhaps the only instance of cricket being featured on a currency note…..two being featured on a currency note…..two

teams depicted on this £10 (Series E) teams depicted on this £10 (Series E) note issued in 1992 were Dingley Dell note issued in 1992 were Dingley Dell

and All-Muggleton’s XI. and All-Muggleton’s XI. Where have you heard about these two Where have you heard about these two

rival teams?rival teams?(bigger vis – next slide)(bigger vis – next slide)


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The Pickwick PapersThe Pickwick Papers

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In the long history of test cricket, it In the long history of test cricket, it happened only once. The test match was happened only once. The test match was

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One of the 2 cricketers involved in the act One of the 2 cricketers involved in the act was Bryan Valentine. was Bryan Valentine.

Who is the other one? What feat is being Who is the other one? What feat is being referred to?referred to?


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Lala Amarnath & 2 debutants Lala Amarnath & 2 debutants scoring century in the same match scoring century in the same match

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Described as ‘the one man university of Described as ‘the one man university of the game’ by famous sports journalist the game’ by famous sports journalist J.M. Kilburn, he started his career by J.M. Kilburn, he started his career by bowling to W.G. Grace and ended by bowling to W.G. Grace and ended by

bowling to Don Bradman (nearly having bowling to Don Bradman (nearly having the Aussie caught first ball in his farewell the Aussie caught first ball in his farewell

game).game).Name this Name this man-of-records man-of-records who is also who is also

pretty popular among the sports-quizzers.pretty popular among the sports-quizzers.


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Wilfred RhodesWilfred Rhodes

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

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


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Justin LangerJustin Langer

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This is the FIDE homepage of a former U-This is the FIDE homepage of a former U-12 national chess champion, who also 12 national chess champion, who also represented India at the Asian Youth represented India at the Asian Youth

Championship and the World Youth Chess Championship and the World Youth Chess Championship during the 1990s. Championship during the 1990s.

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


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Q. Set by SomnathReverse Swing 2.0 I ISRD-Somnath Productions

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Yuzvendra ChahalYuzvendra Chahal

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His budding cricket career ended His budding cricket career ended abruptly after he started his professional abruptly after he started his professional

career. Once selected for the Madhya career. Once selected for the Madhya Pradesh Ranji trophy team, he later Pradesh Ranji trophy team, he later

concentrated on individual sports and concentrated on individual sports and won many laurels for India. Presently, his won many laurels for India. Presently, his

son is continuing this tradition.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 (He is now having a great chance to don his cricket gear annually, at least once, because cricket gear annually, at least once, because

of his present engagement)of his present engagement)I ISRD-Somnath Productions

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Rajyavardhan Singh RathoreRajyavardhan Singh Rathore

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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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Charlie GriffithCharlie Griffith(Cricketers named after former (Cricketers named after former

cricketers)cricketers)

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In 1979, he became the first and till In 1979, he became the first and till date the only Indian to score a century date the only Indian to score a century

on debut vs Pakistan in on debut vs Pakistan in U-19 tests. U-19 tests.

But this centurion came into news for But this centurion came into news for what cricketing reason just 6 years after what cricketing reason just 6 years after

that?that?


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Tilak Raj Tilak Raj (the bowler who was hit by 6 sixes (the bowler who was hit by 6 sixes

in an over by R. Shahstri)in an over by R. Shahstri)

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Against the visiting West Indian bowling Against the visiting West Indian bowling line up, consisting Marshall & Holding, line up, consisting Marshall & Holding,

he made a brave century for South Zone. he made a brave century for South Zone. A regular member of the Karnataka Ranji A regular member of the Karnataka Ranji

team, he is currently a wildlifer, a team, he is currently a wildlifer, a conservationist, a wildlife photographer conservationist, a wildlife photographer

and a writer.and a writer. Identify the writer of the bestseller Identify the writer of the bestseller ‘Matabele Dawn’ who hails from an ‘Matabele Dawn’ who hails from an

erstwhile royal family. erstwhile royal family. I ISRD-Somnath Productions

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Saad Bin JungSaad Bin Jung

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This unusual feat in T20 cricket has This unusual feat in T20 cricket has happened only 5 times. Four of them are – happened only 5 times. Four of them are –

Ahmed Hayat, Chitanga Perera, Adrian Ahmed Hayat, Chitanga Perera, Adrian Barath & Devon Thomas.Barath & Devon Thomas.

Who is the lone Indian in this ‘in-famous Who is the lone Indian in this ‘in-famous five’ who got into this list in 2013? five’ who got into this list in 2013?

Precisely, what did he do?Precisely, what did he do?


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Yusuf Pathan & Declared Out for Yusuf Pathan & Declared Out for Obstructing the Field Obstructing the Field

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X wasn’t in the first-eleven but got a X wasn’t in the first-eleven but got a chance to play as one of the teammates chance to play as one of the teammates

pulled out on the evening before the pulled out on the evening before the match vs Australia. X took a flight on the match vs Australia. X took a flight on the morning of the game and went straight to morning of the game and went straight to

the ground. the ground. Though he didn’t bag any wickets in his Though he didn’t bag any wickets in his first spell, things started to change when first spell, things started to change when

he came back in his second spell. He he came back in his second spell. He ended the game on a high, creating ended the game on a high, creating

history along the way. history along the way. Though he went on to play only 8 ODIs, Though he went on to play only 8 ODIs,

he is remembered for that feat. he is 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 first Jalal Ud-Din claimed the first ODI hattrickODI hattrick

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Following a strange sequence, after three Following a strange sequence, after three ducks in a row vs Sri Lanka late in 2007, ducks in a row vs Sri Lanka late in 2007,

he was ignored for more than a year, then he was ignored for more than a year, then was recalled and made 104, 143 and 108 was recalled and made 104, 143 and 108 in three successive Tests in 2009 against in three successive Tests in 2009 against

West Indies. He has played only seven West Indies. He has played only seven Tests since, the last in 2012 and Tests since, the last in 2012 and

interestingly, he has not scored a single interestingly, he has not scored a single half century yet.half century yet.

Who is this former KXIP and Sunrisers Who is this former KXIP and Sunrisers Hyderabad player, currently captaining Hyderabad player, currently captaining

his county limited overs team?his county limited overs team?I ISRD-Somnath Productions

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Ravi BoparaRavi Bopara

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Considering only the first class career of Considering only the first class career of this fast bowler, how this beautiful lady is this fast bowler, how this beautiful lady is

uniquely associated with his uniquely associated with his achievements? achievements?


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Took Pfeiffer against all Took Pfeiffer against all the 18 County teamsthe 18 County teams

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