Trivia

Who was the first cricketer to score a fifty and take 10 wickets in a Lord’s Test?

Date: 21.11.2012

Dion Joseph Nash, a promising allrounder whose career was cut short due to injuries, became the first cricketer to score a half century and collect 10 wickets in a Lord’s Test. During New Zealand’s tour of England in 1994, Nash scored 56 runs in the first innings of the second Test at Lord’s and took 11 wickets in the match that ended in a draw.

Who faced the first ball in one day cricket?

Date: 20.11.2012

Geoff Boycott faced the first ball bowled in ODI cricket. Graham McKenzie was the bowler.

Who is the first player to hit a six off the first delivery of a Test?

Date: 17.11.2012

Chris Gayle of West Indies became the first player in the history of Tests to hit the first ball of a match for a six against Bangladesh at Mirpur in 2012.

Against which team Australian spinner Jason Kreza debuted in Tests?

Date: 13.11.2012

Right-arm offie Jason Kreza made his Test debut against India in November 2008. He took 12 wickets in the match – eight in the first and four in the second.

How many runs did Rob Quiney score in his first Test innings?

Date: 11.11.2012

Australia’s Rob Quiney, who was drafted in the final playing XI after Shane Watson’s injury, made his Test debut against South Africa. He could only manage nine runs before being caught by Dale Steyn off Morne Morkel in his debut innings.

I am a bowler who played a Test but never bowled. I am a Kiwi and made my debut in 1996. Who am I?

Date: 10.11.2012

I am Greg Loveridge of New Zealand. I was a leg spinner and debuted in 1996 against Zimbabwe. While batting, I got hit on the knuckles by a delivery that was pitched short by Zimbabwean Henry Olonga. I had to undergo a surgery after that injury and never got a chance to represent my country again.

How many Grand Slam titles did Michael Chang win in his career?

Date: 08.11.2012

Former American tennis player Michael Chang won just one Grand Slam title in his career. He won the French Open in 1989 at the age of 17 years defeating Stefan Edberg of Sweden becoming the youngest ever to clinch a Grand Slam title.

What does the term Lollipop stands for in Formula One?

Date: 05.11.2012

The term Lollipop is used to refer to the stick that is held in front of a driver`s car during pit-stop and is used as a signal for the driver to apply brakes and engage first gear to leave the pit-box.

How many first class centuries Sunil Gavaskar scored in his career?

Date: 04.11.2012

Former India batsman Sunil Gavaskar scored 81 centuries and 105 half centuries in his first class career.

Who is the youngest scorer in the history of La Liga?

Date: 03.11.2012

Fabric Olinga of Malaga, at 16 years and 98 days, is the youngest ever goalscorer in the history of La Liga.