Question 1

Which cricketer died on the field in Bangladesh while playing for Abahani Club?

Accepted Answer

Raman Lamba, Rambo to friends, had played for India in four Tests and 32 one-day internationals. While fielding, he was felled at silly mid-on by a shot from national player Mehrab Hussain Opee's willow. Lamba was admitted to a private clinic and later to the Dhaka Medical College. From there he was shifted to the postgraduate hospital where he died.

Question 2

Who had a torrid time with Lancashire in 2000?

Accepted Answer

Saurav was signed as a replacement for wizard of off spin, Muttiah Muralitharan.

Question 3

What Australian player was known as 'Fruitfly' amongst the rest of the team?

Accepted Answer

He was given this name because of his habit of annoying everyone in the dressingrooms, especially during rain delays.

Question 4

Where did India play its 1st one day international match?

Accepted Answer

India lost the match by four wickets on 13-07-1974. Brijesh Patel (82) was the top scorer.

Question 5

In the match between India and Pakistan at Jaipur on 02-10-1983, Which new rule was introduced?

Accepted Answer

Before this match, no balls & wides were debited in extras.

Question 6

Mark Waugh is commonly called what?

Accepted Answer

'Afganastan' (as in the 'forgotten Waugh') was an invention of the media in the late 1980s. Tugga is brother Steve's nickname.

Question 7

Who did The Rock beat to win his first WWE Title?

Accepted Answer

This happened at the 1998 edition of "Survivor Series". They had a tournament to determine the WWE Champion. Mankind and The Rock made it to the finals. The Rock won after using a Sharpshooter. Mankind didn't quit but Vince McMahon called for the bell. This was in reference to what he did to Bret Hart the previous year.

Question 8

When was Amateur Athletics Federation of India established?

Accepted Answer

Amateur Athletic Federation of India (AAFI) was formed in 1946 at the initiative of Maharaja Yadvindra Singh, the then President of Indian Olympic Association with Prof. G.D. Sondhi as its first President.

Question 9

Which county signed Yuvraj Singh to play for them in 2003?

Accepted Answer

Yuvraj is said to have received tips from Sachin Tendulkar.

Question 10

Which team did Sachin Tendulkar play for in the Ranji Trophy when he made his debut in first class cricket?

Accepted Answer

And he stayed with them for years.

Question 11

Who was the man of the match of the 1983 World Cup Final?

Accepted Answer

This capped off an amazing win by the Indians over the all-conquering West Indian side!

Question 12

In which year did Ajay Jadeja make his ODI debut?

Accepted Answer

That match was between India and Sri Lanka.

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