Cricket nicknames: Ricky Ponting's widely used moniker. What popular nickname is used for Australia's former captain Ricky Ponting in cricketing circles? Choose the correct nickname.
General Knowledge
Sports
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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APunter
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BDizzy
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CPigeon
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DGilly
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EMr. Cricket
Answer
Correct Answer: Punter
Explanation
Topic: Cricketing nicknames
Given data
- Identify Ricky Ponting's nickname.
Concept/ApproachRicky Ponting is famously nicknamed ‘‘Punter’’, given by teammate Shane Warne.
ReasoningMap common Aussie nicknames: Dizzy → Jason Gillespie; Pigeon → Glenn McGrath; Gilly → Adam Gilchrist; Mr. Cricket → Michael Hussey; Ponting → Punter.
Common pitfalls
- Choosing another well-known Australian nickname belonging to a different player.
Final AnswerPunter