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About Shoaib Akhtar Trivia Quiz

Let's see how much you fans of Shoaib Akhtar actually know him.

A multiple-choice quiz by sehar. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
sehar

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
142,778

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
580

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is Shoaib Akhtar's nickname? Hint

None listed

The Eagle

Rawalpindi Express

Hawk

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Question 2 of 10

2. On what date did he get his first Man Of The Match Award? Hint

April 11,1998

April 12, 1998

June 16, 1999

March 12, 1999

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Question 3 of 10

3. When was he born? Hint

April 1, 1980

August 13, 1975

June 12th, 1978

March 13th 1974

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Question 4 of 10

4. Whose fast bowling did Shoaib get impressed with, and then got the feel of doing fast bowling? Hint

Wasim Akram

Waqar Younis

Mohhamad Akram

Imran Khan

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was Shoaibs' best test bowling figures in an innings during 2002? Hint

5-5

6-18

5-21

3-19

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Question 6 of 10

6. Against which country did Akhtar make his ODI Debut? Hint

South Africa

England

Zimbabwe

India

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many ODI matches did he play in 2002? Hint

None

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was his first victim in his ODI Debut? Hint

Grant Flower

Andy Flower

Heath Streak

None of the above

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Question 9 of 10

9. When did he make his career ODI Debut? Hint

April 22,1999

April 22, 1998

March 23, 1999

March 28, 1998

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Question 10 of 10

10. What type of a bowler was he? Hint

Right Arm Fast

Right Arm Off Spin Bowler

Left Arm Fast

Right Arm Leg Spin Bowler

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Shoaib Akhtar's nickname?

Answer: Rawalpindi Express

He was named Rawalpindi Express because of fast bowling, and Rawalpindi the state where he is from.

2. On what date did he get his first Man Of The Match Award?

Answer: June 16, 1999

Shoaib got his first man of the Man Of The Match Award on 16th June 1999, against New Zealand in the 1999 World Cup.

3. When was he born?

Answer: August 13, 1975

Shoaib was born on August 13, 1975, at Rawalpindi. He's the youngest of 4 brothers in Rawalpindi.

4. Whose fast bowling did Shoaib get impressed with, and then got the feel of doing fast bowling?

Answer: Waqar Younis

When Shoaib came into the scene of cricket, he was impressed by Waqar Younis's fast bowling and wanted to bowl just like him. Even though he had replaced Waqar in the Pakistan Squad.

5. What was Shoaibs' best test bowling figures in an innings during 2002?

Answer: 5-21

Shoaib made his test best bowling in 2002 against Australia on 3 October.

6. Against which country did Akhtar make his ODI Debut?

Answer: Zimbabwe

He made his career debut on 23rd March 1998, against Zimbabwe claiming first and only wicket in the match. (Andy Flower)

7. How many ODI matches did he play in 2002?

Answer: 25

8. Who was his first victim in his ODI Debut?

Answer: Andy Flower

Shoaibs first victim in his ODI debut was Andy Flower against Zimambwe on 23rd March 1998.

9. When did he make his career ODI Debut?

Answer: March 28, 1998

Shoaib made his ODI career debut against Zimambwe on March 23, 1998.

10. What type of a bowler was he?

Answer: Right Arm Fast

Source: Author sehar

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