Trivia

Which cricketer is nicknamed “Duracell”?

Date: 03.11.2012

Former West Indies captain Courtney Walsh, for his ability to bowl very long spells.

Who was the top scorer in the 2011-12 Ranji Trophy season?

Date: 02.11.2012

Robin Bist of Rajasthan scored 1034 runs in the 2011-12 season of Ranji Trophy to become the highest run getter that included four centuries and equal number of half centuries as well.

Who is the youngest driver in F1 history to score a championship point?

Date: 30.10.2012

Sebastian Vettel of Germany became the youngest ever driver to score a point in Formula One World Championships at the 2007 Brazilian Grand Prix. He was 19 years and 349 days old when he finished eight scoring his first ever world championship point.

How many World Billiards Championship titles has Pankaj Advani to his name?

Date: 29.10.2012

Ace Indian cueist Pankaj Advani has won seven World Billiards Championship titles till date. He defeated Mike Russell of England to claim his seventh title.

What is the name of Sebastian Vettel’s F1 car for the 2012 season?

Date: 28.10.2012

Sebastian Vettel of Germany, who is a two-time F1’s World Champion, has a habit of naming his F1 cars. For the 2012 season, he has named his Red Bull RB8 ‘Abbey’. His previous cars were named Julie (2008), Kate and Kate`s Dirty Sister (2009), Luscious Liz and Randy Mandy (2010) and Kinky Kylie (2011).

Who is known as "Mad Max"?

Date: 26.10.2012

Aravinda de Silva, Sri-Lanka.

How many Tests did Hansie Cronje play for South Africa?

Date: 26.10.2012

Hansie Cronje represented South Africa in 68 Tests scoring 3714 runs at 36.41 that included six centuries and 23 half-centuries.

How many Tour de France titles Miguel Indurain win in his career?

Date: 25.10.2012

Miguel Indurain Larraya of Spain won five Tour de France titles from 1991 to 1995.

Who won the 1991 Formula One World Championship?

Date: 24.10.2012

Defending champion Ayrton Senna of McLaren won his second consecutive and third overall world championship in 1991. Nigel Mansell of Williams emerged as the runner-up while his teammate Riccardo Patrese came third.