Cricket: International And Domestic Trivia Questions! Quiz
A miscellany of cricket questions on English domestic and International Test Cricket.
- 1.
Whose middle name is "Middleton"?
- A.
Chris Old
- B.
John Edrich
- C.
Geoffrey Boycott
- D.
Ray Illingworth
Correct Answer
A. Chris OldExplanation
The middle name "Middleton" belongs to Chris Old.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which piece of, now banned cricket equipment did Denis Lillee use in a test match in 1979?
- A.
Rubber Pads
- B.
Padded Catching Glove
- C.
Aluminium Bat
- D.
Red Sweat Bands
Correct Answer
C. Aluminium BatExplanation
Denis Lillee used an aluminium bat in a test match in 1979. Aluminium bats were later banned in cricket due to concerns about their performance and potential damage to the ball.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Why did Glenn McGrath miss the Edgbaston Test of 2005?
- A.
He had a dressing room ruck with Brett Lee and broke a finger
- B.
He slipped on a discarded kebab after a night out in Birmingham and twisted his back
- C.
He stepped on a ball during a pre-match warm-up and hurt his ankle.
- D.
He went on strike in a row over central contracts
Correct Answer
C. He stepped on a ball during a pre-match warm-up and hurt his ankle.Explanation
Glenn McGrath missed the Edgbaston Test of 2005 because he stepped on a ball during a pre-match warm-up and hurt his ankle.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which England cricketer is the most recent winner of BBC Sports Personality of the Year?
- A.
Kevin Pietersen
- B.
Andrew Flintoff
- C.
Sir Ian Botham
- D.
David Steele
Correct Answer
B. Andrew FlintoffExplanation
Andrew Flintoff is the most recent winner of BBC Sports Personality of the Year among the given options. This can be inferred from the fact that the question asks for the most recent winner, and Flintoff is the only England cricketer among the options who has won the award. Kevin Pietersen, Sir Ian Botham, and David Steele have not won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which English County did Sir Ian Botham NOT represent?
- A.
Worcestershire
- B.
Durham
- C.
Glamorgan
- D.
Somerset
Correct Answer
C. GlamorganExplanation
Sir Ian Botham represented Worcestershire, Durham, and Somerset in his cricket career. However, he did not represent Glamorgan.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Who achieved much fame and notoriety for consuming 52 cans of beer on a flight from Sydney to London for an Ashes series?
- A.
Doug Walters
- B.
Rod Marsh
- C.
David Boon
- D.
Merv Hughes
Correct Answer
C. David BoonExplanation
David Boon achieved much fame and notoriety for consuming 52 cans of beer on a flight from Sydney to London for an Ashes series.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which England cricketer has scored the most ducks in his test career?
- A.
Michael Atherton
- B.
Steve Harmison
- C.
Matthew Hoggard
- D.
Andrew Caddick
Correct Answer
A. Michael AthertonExplanation
Michael Atherton is the correct answer because he has scored the most ducks in his test career among the given options. A "duck" in cricket refers to a batsman being dismissed without scoring any runs. Atherton, known for his defensive batting style, had a total of 20 ducks in his test career, which is the highest among the mentioned players.Rate this question:
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- 8.
How many England Cricket Captains have there been since 1974?
- A.
13
- B.
23
- C.
33
- D.
43
Correct Answer
B. 23Explanation
Since 1974, there have been a total of 23 England Cricket Captains.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which cricketer adopted his second middle name "Dylan" by deed poll in honour of his idol Bob Dylan?
- A.
Bob Taylor
- B.
Jack Russell
- C.
Derek Randall
- D.
Bob Willis
Correct Answer
D. Bob WillisExplanation
Bob Willis, the former English cricketer, adopted his second middle name "Dylan" by deed poll in honor of his idol Bob Dylan. This suggests that Bob Willis is the cricketer who made this name change as a tribute to the famous musician.Rate this question:
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- 10.
How many individual scores of 400 or more have been recorded in first class cricket?
- A.
5
- B.
10
- C.
20
- D.
40
Correct Answer
B. 10Explanation
The correct answer is 10. This means that there have been 10 individual scores of 400 or more recorded in first class cricket.Rate this question:
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