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1. One of test crickets greatest opening batsman, was obsessed with his clothes. He had to wear something new for each match he played in. Another oddity he had was that he always walked to the right side of his partner (when going to bat). He popularised the wearing of the skull cap (instead of helmets) or should I say - he was one of the few who wore a skull cap. Who was this player?
2. This cricketer always carried a red handkerchief in his trouser pocket. He positioned the cloth in such a way that part of it always protruded out of the pocket! Talk about inciting a 'bullish' bowler. Who was this player?
3. This cricketer always carried a red rag in his trouser pocket. However, he didn't use it to play the matador (he used it simply to wipe his face). Of course he never sent it to the laundry - he prefers to wash it himself. Now talk about lucky charms. Who is he?
4. Two captains were known for this eccentric behaviour (though I doubt whether they are the only two). They never shaved during a test match (at least tried to avoid it as much as possible). One was an Aussie, the other an Indian. The first lifted the World Cup once. The second one is a big 'dada'. Who were these two cricketers?
5. This cricketer, an Indian, meditates and stretches before his grand parents before every match (at least in front of their portrait). He was so superstitious that he added an extra 'K' in his surname. Who was this player?
6. During the final of a one-day tournament, the entire Indian team in the dressing room didn't get up from their respective positions in the room. Well, their 'sacrifice' did pay off - they successfully chased a 300 plus score. Which match was this?
7. This Indian cricketer had a pendant on his neck (given to him for religious purposes). He used to kiss it occasionally while batting. He had a lot of other habits like raising his collar while fielding, circling his head twice before batting, etc. Who is this player?
8. If you thought 'superstitions' were restricted to players, think again. This highly revered umpire dreaded the 'Nelson's number' more than anything else in this world, for he had to hop as long as the score remains on that number. Who is this umpire?
9. This English wicket keeper had a peculiar habit of touching the bails before taking strike. While he was one of England's most prolific 'Behind the stumps' man. He was, also a more than a useful batsman. Which cricketer are we talking about here?
10. In a particular test match innings, Sachin Tendulkar used to run up to Anil Kumble before the latter started a fresh over; take his (Kumble's) sweater and hand it over to the umpire (A.V Jayaprakash). Sachin believed that this was a good luck charm and by doing this, he was helping his ace bowler pick up wickets. How many wickets did Kumble pick in that innings?
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