Sports Quiz #3
This fortnight’s quiz is conducted by Arnab da, one of the best bloggers from India. Do e-mail the answers at pratyushkhaitan@gmail.com within the next 10 days even if you don’t know most answers as the fun is in the quizzing itself. Results to be announced on 7th July.
1. The story goes that XXX made a bet with his team captain about whether he would win a certain match. If he won, his prize would be a alligator skin suitcase. Who is Mr XXX?
2. 
The person? And what is going on here?
3. The movie “Khuda Gawaah” opens with a sequence in which a certain sport is being played. Name the sport.
4. About whom was it said: “A call for a run from him should be considered nothing more than a basis for negotiation”.
5. One of his many claims to fame was taking the wicket of W G Grace—a feat which he commemorated with a poem. Who am I referring to?
6. Who was the first German-born person to win Wimbledon?
7. What connects Indian cricketer Sudhir Naik to Senegalese footballer Khalilou Fadiga
[Note: Earlier this question showed Senhalese instead of Senegalese which was an error. If you have already sent in your answers, you can send in a changed answer if you were misdirected]
8. Why were the Albanian team asked not to exchange shirts with other teams during the 94 World Cup qualifiers?
9. Which Indian footballer declined an offer to play for Tottenham Hotspurs?
10. The English bowlers had a running wager as to who would be able to knock his turban off.
11. 
Who is the man in the above picture?
12. 
Though not a professional golf player, this man played one of the most historic games of golf in history. Explain.
The Prizes - The top 3 finishers living in India (or having an Indian address) will get prizes sponsored by Black Panther.
Happy quizzing!
