This is Vinoo Mankad.
The interesting connect between Vinoo Mankad and Ian Healy is:
- Vinoo Mankad is famous for running out Bill Brown at the non-striker's end in 1947, which is now called 'Mankading'.
- Ian Healy, during his career, dismissed the most number of batsmen (11 times) stumped off the bowling of Shane Warne.
So both Vinoo Mankad and Ian Healy have connections to unusual/interesting dismissals - Mankad with running out the non-striker and Healy with stumpings off Warne.
1. Quiz has eight rounds – 7 with 12 questions and 1 with 10
Shall follow infinite bounce. Subsequent team starts each round.
Six teams in finals. Top three win prizes (4k, 2k and 1k)
Audience goodies are on too.
Rapid-fire round – my decision on who went first is final.
Points from prelims carried forward to final.
That’s about it – have a good innings guys!
2. The Best of Tests
After the legendary quick-fire innings played by Gilbert
Jessop (100 in 75 minutes), England needed 15 to win the
1902 Oval Test with the last wicket in hand. There is an
apocryphal, yet famous story of one of the partners telling
the other – ‘We’ll get them in singles’. One of them went on
to become England’s opening batsman a few years later.
Who are the two players?
4. The Best of Tests
This famous Australian mystery spinner was quite a rage
(and success) till the South African tour of 1969-70 when
his variations were easily decoded by Barry Richards, who
was making his debut. The bowler was subsequently
handled comfortably by most South African batsmen. Who
is the bowler being referred to?
6. The Best of Tests
In the Lord’s Test of the classic 1972 Ashes, X made his
debut and stunned the world with an outstanding bowling
display that crushed the home side. In the same game Y
played an innings of 131 that is widely regarded as his
greatest ever (in an illustrious career). X’s performance was
so good that Y’s classic effort is often forgotten. Identify X
and Y.
8. The Best of Tests
In the 5-Test series between West Indies and Australia
played in the Caribbean in 1984-85, WI won 3-0. This result
in itself was not a surprise considering the team WI had.
But what about the performance was extraordinary?
9. WI never lost a single 2nd innings wicket in the series
10. The Best of Tests
In just his second Test, this left handed batsman made an
unbeaten 214. However, he soon fell out of favor with the
selectors and ended his career with just nine Tests and a
solitary century. He has since forged a career as a fairly
successful coach and later commentator. Who?
12. The Best of Tests
Australia have been known to end up on the losing side in
close encounters. They have been involved in both ties and
in 1 run, 2 run, 3 run and 5 run defeats. The first three came
against WI (Adelaide), England (Edgbaston), England
(MCG). What about the fourth (5-run loss) – opposition and
venue?
14. The Best of Tests
On 14 of the 16 occasions this dashing batsman scored an
ODI century, his team won the game. He is also the only
player to score a double century in the fourth innings in a
losing cause. Identify him.
16. The Best of Tests
Bowler X had a fairly ordinary debut but went on his first
tour overseas (India) and rattled the home team with more
than 30 wickets in the series. He then proceeded to torment
Australia at Perth in the single game his team won on that
tour. Who is this bowler?
18. The Best of Tests
This highly talented Pakistan batsman made his debut
against Sri Lanka at the P Sara Oval in 2009. He went on to
score a brilliant second-innings 168 out of a team total of
320. However, he was dropped after just his third Test and
has never played since. Who is this unfortunate batsman?
20. The Best of Tests
Batsman X averaged more than 70 against the mighty WI of
the 1970s including two excellent double centuries, one of
them coming against the rampant Michael Holding at The
Oval in 1976. However, this batsman had an attack of
nerves whenever he faced up to the duo of Lillee and
Thomson. He barely averaged 15 against Australia and was
dismissed for a duck seven times in 11 matches. Who is X?
22. The Best of Tests
Bradman-inspired Australia came back from 2-0 down to
beat Gubby Allen’s England 3-2 in the 1936-37 Ashes. This
remains the only such instance of a recovery from 2-0
down. India however threatened to do so twice only to lose
the final Test and the series 3-2 after making a comeback to
2-2. One was against WI in the home series in 1974-75.
Against which team was the other and what was unique
about this series?
23. Bob Simpson led Australia in 1977-78.
Packer defections weakened the team
24. The Best of Tests
After a major struggle against the pace of Ray Lindwall and
Keith Miller, this top batsman was dropped for one Test.
However he was quickly brought back and responded with
scores of 81, 57, 64 and 30 (out of a team total of 52). Who
is this batting great?
26. Legends and Records
This outstanding Australian
batsman (X) is widely
regarded as perhaps their
finest despite averaging
just over 38. Before
Tendulkar and Dravid
batted together in England
in 2011 and claimed the
record for the world’s top
run getters batting
together, X and Clem Hill
had held the record for a
100 years. Identify X.
28. Legends and Records
This great patron of
the sport was one of
the weirdest
characters. He tried
to divide the Indian
team and once
threw Lala Amarnath
out of a tour for
opposing him. He
went on to become
a notable
commentator in later
years. Identify.
30. Legends and Records
During a warm-up match (before the 1990-91 Ashes)
against Queensland in Carrara, X and Y flew a Tiger Moth
plane over the ground. The England management failed to
see the funny side and X was not picked for any of the
Tests, and indeed no more after that. Y however played on
and retired a few months later. Identify them.
32. Legends and Records
This terrifying fast bowler
was proving to be a
menace for most
opposition batsmen. He
was feared the most for
his ‘beamers’ – full tosses
directed straight at the
batsmen. Despite being
warned by his captain, he
refused to lie low and
bowled another beamer
after being provoked.
This led to his exit from
Tests. Identify.
34. Legends and Records
This exceptional spinner was born in Otago, New Zealand.
However he went on to play for Australia. He made his debut
aged 34 but went on to become the quickest (and first) bowler
to the 200 wicket mark. He ended with 216 wickets in just 37
Tests. Who is he?
36. Legends and Records
Before this cricketer died in
2003, he was the oldest
surviving player. He played in
one Test (India’s first). He also
featured for the Indian hockey
team and had an option to play
either cricket or hockey at the
Berlin Olympics in 1936. In his
memory, Madras and Ceylon
(later TN and Sri Lanka)
contested a trophy. Who is he?
38. Legends and Records
These two great players, popularized heavily by Lord
Kitchener and later by Lord Beginner in their calypsos, held
records for bowling 98 and 95 overs respectively in an innings.
Who are these players and what is the famous Calypso line
that is dedicated to them?
40. A batsman who lost his wicket to X
described the bowler as some bloke called
'Robinson Crusoe‘. The name Crusoe thus
stuck to X throughout his life. X went on to
forge a great career as a cricket
correspondent and writer. He suffered from
depression and ultimately committed
suicide. Who is X?
Legends and Records
42. Legends and Records
As is evident again from the current Test series, Australia and
South Africa are likely to provide exciting contests for a while. In
the past, three of their famous match-ups ended with a six hit to
win the game. While Ian Healy did so first at Port Elizabeth in
1997-98 chasing 270, Mark Boucher enabled SA seize one win in
Durban in 2002 chasing 335 (the last time this happened). The
only other time a player hit a six to win a Test, he also completed
his century with the shot. Who was the player and where was this
game played?
44. Legends and Records
X who took a record 640 wickets in the Ranji Trophy, India's
national competition, never had the opportunity to play for
the country, apart from one unofficial Test against Sri Lanka
(then Ceylon) in 1964-65. Had he been born in any other
era, he would almost certainly have got a break at the
highest level, but Bishen Bedi's presence ended X’s
chances. Sunil Gavaskar lists X as one of the finest bowlers
he ever faced. Who is X?
46. Legends and Records
Identify the connect and
complete the sequence
Kapil Dev : Rumesh Ratnayake
:: Shane Warne : Jacques
Kallis :: Glenn McGrath : ?
48. Legends and Records
In the Sydney Test of 2005-06, Ricky Ponting became the only cricketer
to achieve the rare feat of scoring twin centuries in his 100th Test.
However, there was an even more interesting record set in the game 0
something that has happened only twice so far (and once before that
game). What are we talking about?
49. Graeme Smith declaring in both innings and losing –
Only Sobers in 1967-68 at Trinidad had done so earlier
50. World Cup glory
Bowler X created a sensation in the 1987 WC when he bowled his
team to two thrilling last-over wins. It was X’s first ever World Cup.
He also went on to snare a crucial wicket in a later edition to help
his team sneak through a difficult knock-out fixture. Who is X?
52. World Cup glory
Sri Lanka - Old Trafford, Zimbabwe - ?, Kenya - Pune,
Bangladesh - Northampton, Ireland - Jamaica. In the
context of World Cups, what is this sequence all about?
Find the missing bit.
53. Trent Bridge 1983 when Zim beat Australia
– first win for associates over a Test-playing team in WC
54. World Cup glory
Player X’s first WC century came in a match played in India. He also scored a
century in his final WC game, which was also played in India. However, on
both occasions, his team suffered defeats batting first. Who are we talking
about?
56. World Cup glory
In the unforgettable 1999 tied semi-final, this player dropped Kallis and
later Klusener. In between he dismissed Jonty Rhodes and ran Steve
Elworthy out. While batting, he was dismissed bowled. Who is this
‘influential’ player?
58. World Cup glory
This fast bowler picked up a
five-wicket haul in both the
semi-final and final of a World
Cup tournament. He also had a
vital cameo batting
performance to take his team
through a tense, low scoring
semi-final game. Who is he?
60. World Cup glory
X, who was the leading run scorer of that particular WC
tournament, was forced to sit out (injury) when his team took
the field in the semi-final. He had earlier fallen short of a superb
century when the team batted. Y took over from X as the
captain but lacked the imaginative captaincy skills that his
predecessor brought. The team which had dominated the
tournament superbly until then lost out in the crucial game.
Who are X and Y and which is this team/match?
62. World Cup glory
This batsman made one of the slowest centuries
(102 off 158 balls with 4 fours) as his team crashed
to a ten-wicket defeat. His moment of retribution
came a few days later however when he settled
under the catch that was to win his team the WC.
Who is this player?
64. World Cup glory
In a particular WC tournament, team A became the first to score
over 300 in a WC game (50 over matches) when they thrashed
team B by 191 runs at venue V1. A few years later, in another
WC tournament , A shocked the world by upsetting the favorites
in a knock-out game. B went on to register perhaps their most
famous win at venue V2 (in same country as V1). In the first
tournament, at the same venue (V2), A lost a vital game by one
wicket and were eliminated before the semi finals. ID the teams
and the venues.
66. World Cup glory
From this photo,
identify the wicket
keeper and the
batsman run out.
Clue – this
batsman was
running for
another player,
who ended up
being the top
scorer for his
team.
67. Lee Germon runs out Mike Atherton who was running for Graeme Hick
68. World Cup glory
This bowler became
the first to pick up 7
wickets in a WC
game (during the
1983 WC). He was
later paralyzed after
falling off a tree. ID
him.
70. World Cup glory
One of the many lives that Tendulkar had during his knock of 85 in
the semi-final against Pakistan was an LBW reprieve off Saeed
Ajmal. Who was the umpire whose decision was overturned by the
DRS?
72. Picture perfect
This spinner made his Test
debut in the Ashes and picked
up an impressive six wicket
haul. His performance however
was completely overshadowed
by just one particular delivery
bowled by another spinner.
Who is the bowler in the
picture?
74. Picture perfect
It was often very difficult
to spot the difference
between the two twins.
The one on the right
played Tests and was
one of the country’s
finest fast bowlers. The
one on the left did not
quite make the cut in
Tests but had a great
FC career. Who are the
two players?
76. Picture perfect
One of his country’s finest
Test batsmen. Five of his
six Test centuries were
scored against Australia.
After an extremely
successful series against
them in 1969-70, his career
ended abruptly owing to off-
field controversies. ID him.
79. Indore – Tendulkar 10000, Sehwag 200, Dravid birth and Compton, stationed there
During WW2, became only foreigner to play final of Ranji trophy and scored 200
80. Picture perfect
ID this legendary Australian
commentator after whom an
award (medal) is named. The
medal is awarded to the best
Australian player chosen by
the commentary team. The
most recent recipient being
Michael Clarke. This Aussie
commentator famously left the
commentary box to take a
flight when Australia were
nearly out in the 1960 tied Test
only to reach his destination
and figure that he had missed
an immortal ending.
84. Picture perfect
Despite not playing much for the
WI in their peak owing to the
strength of the squad, this
terrifying fast bowler was known
for his hostility and volatile
temper. He was known to have
broken a helmet, snapped a
glove and is also infamous for
having flung a brick at an
annoying spectator. He also
dismissed Sunil Gavaskar five
times despite playing India in
very few Tests. ID him.
89. Tom Graveney, the match referee awarded the MOM
to Sarfraz Nawaz assuming that WI lost from 166/8.
WI won by one wicket thanks to Deryck Murray and Andy Roberts.
91. Gavaskar batted left to counter the vicious spin of Raghuram Bhat.
Bombay drew the game with one wicket in hand but Karnataka went through
to the final which they won.
92. Picture perfect
After a knock on the
head by Lindwall, this
express bowler turned
the Ashes series
around with 27 wickets
to enable England
come back and win 3-
1. He is also known to
have quoted
Shakespeare and
Wordsworth when he
sledged batsmen. ID
him.
94. Picture perfect
These three great all-rounders achieved a feat (in order) in
1960-61, 1979-80 and 1982-83 against WI, India and India
respectively. ID the one in pic 1 and tell me what is the feat?
96. Watch and listen!
• Please listen/watch the clip carefully.
• Will not play twice unless there is a genuine reason.
• Question needs to be answered completely for full points.
• If the question passes on, the video/audio clip cannot be played again
98. Shane Warne bowls Basit Ali off the last ball of the day SCG
1995-96. Greg Chappell.
99. 2. What on earth is happening? Give full fundae.
100. Ian Botham out hit wicket. Jonathan Agnew uses the term
‘failed to get his leg over’ – a term used to refer to having
sex. Considering the context and reference to Botham, who
had a colorful life, Johnston is in splits.
101. 3. This batsman doffed his hat off to Lillee after a splendid
spell. He went on to score a magnificent 4th innings century in
a fantastic chase. Who is he and which is this game?
108. 6. One of the craziest episodes. ID the commentator and
context. If you can get the name of who he is referring to –
bonus 10 points.
109. Lord’s 1975 – Michael Angelow streaks across the field and
hurdles the stumps. Arlott doesn’t know the term streaker and
instead says freaker.
110. 7. ID the batsman and the knock being described. What
transpires immediately after the innings?
111. Kim Hughes – magnificent 100 out of 198 after coming in at
8/3. Lillee bowls a brilliant spell to reduce WI to 10/4 –
Richards bowled last ball of the day. Aus win the Boxing Day
Test. One of the Wisden top 10 knocks.
112. 8. ID the batsman and the knock being referred to.
113. Roy Fredericks’ 169 at the WACA in 1975-76. Century off just
71 balls. WI won by an innings, their only win in the series.
114. 9. ID the fielder and why was this a controversial moment.
115. Gary Pratt, a substitute. England kept giving breaks to
bowlers and bringing subs on. Ponting was furious.
116. 10. ID the batsman. Why’s the episode famous? There’s an
interesting connect with the umpire in the video – bonus 10
points for getting that.
117. Roland Holder – bowled decision referred to third umpire.
Hero Cup final 1993. Karl Liebenberg, the umpire, was the
third umpire when the first ever decision was made a year
earlier – Tendulkar run out at Durban.
121. Crowd invaded the pitch – Guyana 1992-93 WI v Pak. Match
declared as a tie by match referee.
122. Miscellaneous
He made a remarkable debut in the Centenary Test hitting Tony
Greig for five fours in an over. In a FC match, he smashed a century
off only 34 balls. However, after taking a bad hit in a World Series
game, his form fell away rapidly and he never quite turned out to be
a success. Who is this player?
124. Miscellaneous
A former Somerset captain. Also the author of ‘In it to win it’
and ‘Sometimes I forgot to laugh’. He also wrote the foreword
to David Frith’s acclaimed book ‘Silence of the heart’. ID him.
126. Miscellaneous
X was an Indian socialite and cricket connoisseur who is hailed
as the 'father of south Indian cricket'. Two of his sons also
played for India. An annual tournament is played in his honour.
Who is X?
128. Miscellaneous
Marsh to Inverarity - hello, this fellow (X) is not as good as they're all
saying he is. That evening when Lillee bowled the last ball of the day, X
simply walked down the wicket, drove the ball back past him to the sight
screen for four, and without breaking stride continued towards the
pavilion: 325 not out. Inverarity turned to Marsh, with remarkably quick
recall, and commented cryptically: "I suppose he can play a bit.“
Now who is X?
130. Miscellaneous
X was hailed as the 'greatest batsman' by Garry Sobers and 'the best
batsman around' by Frank Worrell. He was accused of murdering his
wife but was later acquitted. He went on to settle in Singapore
(captained Singapore and Malaysia in addition to his national team). ID
the player X.
132. Miscellaneous
Sure, they've got a couple of fast bowlers, but really I don't think we're
going to run into anything more sensational than Thomson and Lillee and
so really I'm not all that worried about them. You must remember that the
West Indians, these guys, if they get on top are magnificent cricketers.
But if they're down, they grovel, and I intend, with the help of X and a few
others, to make them grovel.
This rather infamous statement by Tony Greig prompted a lethal
retaliation by the WI in 1976. In his statement, who is X?
134. Miscellaneous
X is probably one of the few who witnessed both Sobers and Ravi
Shastri hit 6 sixes in an over. He formed a famous commentary pair
with Vijay Merchant. X also wrote a bio of squash legend Jahangir
Khan, and wrote for The Guardian and The Daily Telegraph. X died
recently (less than two years ago). ID X.
136. Miscellaneous
In 1969 WI (with Sobers and others) played a tour (FC)
game against a team and fell to 12/9 before recovering
to 25 all out. Which is the opposition?
138. Miscellaneous
During a discussion with a fan, X was asked if he was a part of
Bradman's final Test. When he replied in the affirmative, he was also
asked if he did anything effective at all in that series. X had scored a
century in the Bradman 'duck' game and was also the highest run getter
in the series. In the Leeds Test, he had added 301 with Bradman in the
then record 404-run chase. Who is X?
140. X played an outstanding knock of 139* as his team fell
agonizingly short by just 2 runs in one of the greatest Ranji
Trophy finals. X was also one of India's most successful
Test batsmen. Identify X and the teams that played in the
final.
Miscellaneous
142. X made a century in a session on two different occasions
including once famously at the WACA in 1975 by hitting Bob
WIllis for a six off the last ball of the day. Known for his
fondness for a beer and smoke any time of the day. Who is
this guy?
Miscellaneous
144. Miscellaneous
West Indies gave a debut to Kenny Benjamin, instead of the local
boy Cummins. The match was boycotted as a result, and one
banner - "No Cummins, no goings" - summed up the mood.
Which historic match are we talking about?
146. Choose the right ball
Scandals/Controversies
Cricket writingLeading the way
Arenas
Rearguard efforts
World CupCrazy Dismissals
Turn to Spin
Number sequence
Unbeatable record?
Not just cricketUmpires
147. This umpire was involved in a major controversy in the Dunedin
Test in 1979-80 between NZ and WI. After a series of
questionable decisions, Colin Croft barged into the umpire
during his bowling run-up. Who is this umpire?
149. Tony Greig had a knack of attracting attention and courting
controversy. In one instance, he ran out a WI batsman who
was leaving the field assuming that it was the end of play. The
crowd reacted violently and the batsman had to be recalled
the next day. Who was the batsman?
151. Guyana 1991– Dean Jones bowled off a Courtney Walsh no-
ball. He does not hear the call and starts walking off. Allan
Border, the non strike batsman alerts him but its too late. Carl
Hooper removes the stumps at the strike end and the umpire
(incorrectly) gives Jones out. This creates a massive
controversy and the umpire’s effigy is burnt in the stands.
Who is this umpire?
153. One of the finest spinners to play pre-war. He tormented
Bradman and dismissed the great eight times. The war
however changed everything. While serving in the war, this
player in question was captured and died in an Italian POW
camp. Who is this player?
155. The 1960-61 series between Australia and WI has gone
down in history as perhaps the finest contest of all time.
After the first Test was tied, the two teams won one
each and WI were poised to win the fourth in Adelaide.
However X and Y (the last pair) fought the mighty
bowling of Hall, Griffith and Sobers for 110 min and
earned a draw. Who are X and Y?
157. In 1992, Australia toured Sri Lanka. In one of the Tests, they fell
behind by a massive 291 runs in the first innings with Asanka
Gurusinha, Arjuna Ranatunga and X (on debut) scoring
centuries. Australia however fought back to win a nail biter by 16
runs with Shane Warne coming up with a spell of 3/0 at the end.
ID X and the venue.
159. In the 2003 WC, nobody really gave too many teams a chance
against Australia. However, the defending champions had got out
of jail on two occasions – against England and NZ. When they
played the semi-final against Sri Lanka, the 1996 champions had
a great chance on a slow, low pitch. Who top scored for Australia
to set a total that proved well beyond SL’s reach? And where was
the game played?
161. This former captain of England once performed the ultimate
sacrifice for the sake of the team – that of dropping himself from
the team. He later went on to become a match referee. He is
most well known for officiating in one of the most controversial
Test series in the last decade.
163. Player X did play Test cricket for England but was far more
successful and acclaimed as the team manager years later. He
also had a distinguished career with Surrey. Perhaps even more
interestingly, he also played professional football for Charlton
Athletic. Who is this player?
165. He formed one half of perhaps cricket’s greatest opening
partnership. In a great career, his average never dropped below 60
throughout. He represented Yorkshire. Who are we talking about?
169. One of the better known books by a foreign writer on Indian cricket is
X’s ‘War minus the shooting’ which is a sort of diary during the 1996
World Cup. Who is X?
171. Power play
This ground has the pavilion end to the north and the Brian
Statham end to the south renamed after the great England fast
bowler. Which ground?
173. Power play
This cricketer started with 4 and 3 on Test debut against India but went
on to become the joint highest centurion against India (8 centuries).
Who?
175. Power play
Who said this - "I Invented and designed Cricket Max
because I felt it was time to provide to our spectators and TV
viewers a game of cricket that was short in duration, very
colourful, kept some old traditions and highlighted the best
skills in the game."
179. Power play
He was the first cricketer to win the Arjuna award. He
starred with Parveen Babi in a movie. Was famously
known to hit a six on demand. Who?
189. Power play
Former Australian physio and trainer who famously
became the man behind the 1980s WI's extraordinary
fitness levels. Featured in Fire in Babylon.