This month’s quiz is conducted by friend Nirav Mehta. Do e-mail the answers at pratyushkhaitan@gmail.com within the next 14 days even if you don’t know most answers as the fun is in the quizzing itself. Results to be announced on 1st August.

1. What is common to Abid Ali, Grant Flower, David Gower and Henry Olonga among many others?

2. What unique batting record does Rahul Dravid hold in ODIs and David Gower hold in Test matches? (Hint: Runners-up are Martin Crowe in ODIs and Richie Richardson in Tests)

3. The 1997 Barbados Test is remembered by most because of India’s inability to achieve a target of 120 runs. The match also holds significance in cricketing history for another reason. What reason?

4.

Who is the player in the picture, and what is his connection with Sachin Tendulkar?

5. A right handed batsman, I am better known by my second name. I played domestic cricket for Queensland, as well as for 2 English counties, one of which was captained by Ricky Ponting in 2004 and the other by Robert Croft. I represented my country at the World Cup (qualifiers) of another sport before making my debut in Test Cricket in the 1970s. Who Am I?

6.

The player in the picture above made his Test debut against India, and was dismissed by Kapil Dev in his first innings to enter a ‘club’ in which he is the only member. Name the player and his unique feat.

7. What feats (records) connect Shane Warne, Anil Kumble, Mutthiah Muralidharan and Garth McKenzie, and make them the only members in an exclusive club?

8. Complete the list: Dennis Lillee in 1975, Andy Roberts in 1983, Neil Foster in 1987, Derek Pringle in 1992, Chaminda Vaas in 1996, Glenn McGrath in 1999, who in 2003?

9. In 1989, 2 Indian players made their debut in the same test against Pakistan. One of them managed to score just 15 runs, but became one of the all time greats. The other took 5 wickets in an innings, but went on to play just one more test. Who are the 2 players?

10. I managed to accumulate a total of 1 run in my first 6 test innings. I redeemed myself over the years to score 6 test double centuries. Who am I?

The Prizes - The top 3 finishers living in India (or having an Indian address) will get prizes sponsored by Black Panther.

Happy quizzing!

PS - Do send in your address along with the answers for faster delivery of prizes if possible.

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