Trivia

How many Test matches Mushtaq Ahmed played for Pakistan?

Date: 18.12.2012

Mushtaq Ahmed played 52 Tests for Pakistan.

What was Michael Slater’s highest score in Tests?

Date: 14.12.2012

Former Australian batsman Michael Slater’s highest score in Test cricket was 219 that he made against Sri Lanka in 1995.

Who was the first Indian player to complete a double of 1000 runs and 100 wickets in Ranji Trophy?

Date: 10.12.2012

Medium pacer Ladhabhai Nakum Amar Singh, who played in seven Tests for India, was the first Indian cricketer to complete the double of 100 wickets and 1000 runs in Ranji Trophy.

Who is the youngest batsman to score 7000 Test runs?

Date: 07.12.2012

Alastair Cook of England became the youngest ever cricketer to reach 7000 runs in Test cricket. He was 27y 347d old when he reached the milestone. Cook surpassed Sachin Tendulkar who had reached the landmark when he was 28y 193d old.

Who was the winner of the first FIFA Ballon d`Or award?

Date: 30.11.2012

FIFA Ballon d’Or, an award that is given to the best footballer of the previous season, began in 2010. The winner of the inaugural award was Lionel Messi. He went on to win the next year’s honour as well.

Which Indian bowler holds the record for the best bowling figures on test debut ?

Date: 29.11.2012

Narendra Hirwani. He took 16 wickets for 136 runs versus the West Indies.

Which Indian bowler holds the record for the best bowling figures on test debut ?

Date: 29.11.2012

Narendra Hirwani. He took 16 wickets for 136 runs versus the West Indies.

Who is the only bowler to take 4 wickets in 4 balls twice in first-class cricket?

Date: 28.11.2012

South African bowler Bob Crisp took 4 wickets in 4 balls twice in his first-class career, the only bowler to do so!

How many drivers have won three straight F1 World Championship titles?

Date: 27.11.2012

Till date, only three drivers in the history of F1 World Championship have won three straight titles. Sebastian Vettel, who drives for Red Bull Racing team, is the latest addition to the list with his third consecutive F1 title in 2012 that he sealed by finishing sixth in Brazilian Grand Prix. Before him, Brazilian Juan Manuel Fangio and German Michael Schumacher have achieved the feat.

Who won the 2011 Brazilian Grand Prix?

Date: 24.11.2012

The 2011 Brazilian Grand Prix was won by Red Bull driver Mark Webber; second on the podium was his teammate Sebastian Vettel followed by McLaren’s Jenson Button at three.