Cricket nicknames: Identify the Australian player known as 'Dizzy' Within Australian cricket, the nickname 'Dizzy' refers to which international cricketer? Choose the correct option.

Difficulty: Easy

Jason Gillespie
Darren Lehmann
Glenn McGrath
Adam Gilchrist
Brad Hogg

Correct Answer: Jason Gillespie

Explanation:

Given
Choose the Australian cricketer whose nickname is 'Dizzy'.

Concept/Approach
Match common Australian cricket nicknames to players.

Answer & Reason
Jason Gillespie, right-arm fast bowler, is widely known as Dizzy (play on the name of jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie).

Why others are incorrect

Darren Lehmann is 'Boof'.
Glenn McGrath is 'Pigeon'.
Adam Gilchrist is 'Gilly'.
Brad Hogg is 'Hoggy'.

Final Answer
Jason Gillespie.

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