Are You A True Cricket Follower? Trivia Quiz

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1. Who won the test series played between South Africa and Australia in 1910-11?

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Australia won the test series played between South Africa and Australia in 1910-11.

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Test your knowledge of cricket history with the 'Are you a True Cricket Follower? ' trivia quiz. Explore pivotal moments, player achievements, and pivotal matches from the past.... see moreIdeal for cricket enthusiasts keen on historical insights. see less

2. Five English cricketers went on strike in 1896, what did they want?

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The five English cricketers went on strike in 1896 because they wanted more pay. This suggests that they were dissatisfied with their current salaries and believed they deserved higher compensation for their skills and efforts.

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3. In what year did Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar make his 30th test century?

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Sunil Gavaskar made his 30th test century in the year 1983.

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4. When was the first 5 test series between Australia and England played in Australia?

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The first 5 test series between Australia and England was played in Australia in 1894-95.

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5. Pakistani batsman Zaheer Abbas made 235 not out against India at Lahore in what year?

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Zaheer Abbas made 235 not out against India at Lahore in the year 1978.

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6. W L Murdoch scored the first ever test double century in what year?

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In 1884, W L Murdoch scored the first ever test double century. This means that he scored over 200 runs in a single innings during a test match. This was a significant achievement in the history of cricket as it had never been done before. Murdoch's accomplishment paved the way for future players to strive for similar milestones and set a benchmark for excellence in the sport.

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7. At the MCG in March 1979 a bowler took 9-86, with the last 7 wickets falling for only 1 run. Who was it?

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Sarfraz Nawaz is the correct answer because he took 9-86 at the MCG in March 1979. Additionally, the fact that the last 7 wickets fell for only 1 run suggests an exceptional bowling performance by Sarfraz Nawaz.

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8.  In what season was "Stumpcam" introduced?

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The correct answer is 1988-89. This is the only option that indicates a specific time period, suggesting that "Stumpcam" was introduced during the cricket season of 1988-89. The other options provide specific years or a range of years, but they do not indicate a particular season.

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9. Ian Botham made the fastest ever test double century against India in 1982. How many balls did it take?

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Ian Botham took 220 balls to make the fastest ever test double century against India in 1982.

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10. Bill O'Reilly and Clarrie Grimmett played their last series together in what year?

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Bill O'Reilly and Clarrie Grimmett played their last series together in the year 1935-36.

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Who won the test series played between South Africa and Australia in...
Five English cricketers went on strike in 1896, what did they want?
In what year did Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar make his 30th test...
When was the first 5 test series between Australia and England played...
Pakistani batsman Zaheer Abbas made 235 not out against India at...
W L Murdoch scored the first ever test double century in what year?
At the MCG in March 1979 a bowler took 9-86, with the last 7 wickets...
 In what season was "Stumpcam" introduced?
Ian Botham made the fastest ever test double century against India in...
Bill O'Reilly and Clarrie Grimmett played their last series together...
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