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Lesser Known Cricket Greats Trivia Quiz

A variety of questions of Australian cricketers, who are not record breakers nor players who play their career in the Test or One-Day Squad. Nethertheless they are great players.

A multiple-choice quiz by TheWood58. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
TheWood58

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
135,981

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
12 / 20

Plays
2212

Last 3 plays: Guest 1 (7/20), Guest 220 (17/20), Guest 1 (14/20).

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Question 1 of 20

1. This gangly off-spinner had a great Test debut taking 8 wickets against England in 1986 and scoring 46 not out in Australia's 2nd Innings. Hint

Tim May

Peter Taylor

Peter Sleep

Trevor Hohns

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Question 2 of 20

2. What former milkman became a Test Tearaway? Hint

Max Walker

Rodney Hogg

Gary Gilmour

Dennis Lillee

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Question 3 of 20

3. What tall, blonde headed veteran who has played in 3 World Cups, whose all-round skills were vital in helping clinching the World Cup in 1999? Hint

Damien Martyn

Simon O'Donnell

Ian Harvey

Tom Moody

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Question 4 of 20

4. "The closest test in History" was between Australia and the West Indies at Adelaide Oval in 1992-93. Tim May's bowling figures in the second innings were what? Hint

4 for 11

3 for 2

5 for 17

5 for 9

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Question 5 of 20

5. What One-Day specialist scored 145 not out against England at the Gabba in season 1990/91? Hint

Allan Border

Geoff Marsh

Dean Jones

David Boon

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Question 6 of 20

6. A member of the the World Cup in India 1987-88, what player's career was short but sweet? Hint

Dirk Wellham

Kim Hughes

Simon O'Donnell

Andrew Zesers

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Question 7 of 20

7. A sandy-haired pace bowler from Queensland, this player was Carl who? Hint

Gower

May

Hogg

Rackemann

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Question 8 of 20

8. Terry Alderman was known as "The Smiling Assassin"?

True

False

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Question 9 of 20

9. What 'big boy' with an equally big bat, had broke into the One-Day side, but was a stalwart in the New South Wales side? Hint

Greg Mail

Stuart Clark

Michael Clarke

Richard Chee Quee

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Question 10 of 20

10. What leg-spinner, played for Australia, however his name is not Shane, Stuart or Trevor? Hint

Tim May

Nathan Hauritz

Peter McIntyre

Brad Hogg

11. Built like a beanpole and a mullet to match, what West Australian pace bowler used his height and his slant to trouble any batsman (It was his physique who brought this promising bowler to his downfall)? Hint

Greg Campbell

Bruce Reid

Craig McDermott

Merv Hughes

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Question 12 of 20

12. Max Walker's nickname was what?

Answer: (One or two words. Unconventional)

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Question 13 of 20

13. Which of these nicknames does not belong to Merv Hughes? Hint

Heapa Hughes

The Unit

Fruitfly

Swervyn

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Question 14 of 20

14. Who set a record of 116 first class appearances for the Blues? Hint

Tony Dodemaide

Ian Healy

Greg Campbell

Greg Matthews

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Question 15 of 20

15. Which fringe player got a hat-trick against Pakistan in a ODI in the 1996-97 season at the MCG? Hint

Michael Clarke

Paul Reiffel

Damien Fleming

Anthony Stuart

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Question 16 of 20

16. What was Geoff Marsh's nickname?

Answer: (One word only. Wetland)

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Question 17 of 20

17. In-and-out of the XI, what enthusiastic and talented player set a record for the most appearances as 12th Man in Tests? Hint

Jason Gillespie

Andy Bichel

Stuart McGill

Merv Hughes

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Question 18 of 20

18. What player scored a century on debut, 103 against England at The Oval in 1981? Hint

Kim Hughes

Dirk Wellham

David Boon

Kepler Wessels

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Question 19 of 20

19. What player was a great all-rounder for Australia, an accurate bowler and a powerhouse hitter, and only a dreadful disease stopped him from being a great? Hint

Steve Waugh

Kepler Wessels

Trevor Hohns

Simon O'Donnell

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Question 20 of 20

20. "AB" Allan Border has played for 3 1st Class Teams (excluding Test and One-Day teams)?

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This gangly off-spinner had a great Test debut taking 8 wickets against England in 1986 and scoring 46 not out in Australia's 2nd Innings.

Answer: Peter Taylor

One of Peter's great moments was taking a great one-handed catch to dismiss a rampant Sachin Tendulkar in the 1992 World Cup. Commentator Richie Beanaud's words, "What a catch, what a catch".

2. What former milkman became a Test Tearaway?

Answer: Rodney Hogg

He captured 41 England scalps in the 1978-79 Ashes series at 12.85, including 6 dismissals of England veteran Geoff Boycott.

3. What tall, blonde headed veteran who has played in 3 World Cups, whose all-round skills were vital in helping clinching the World Cup in 1999?

Answer: Tom Moody

Tom Moody in the 1989 Ashes Tour whilst in Scotland, broke the world record for 'throwing the haggis'. He threw it 220 ft to break the previous 165 ft mark.

4. "The closest test in History" was between Australia and the West Indies at Adelaide Oval in 1992-93. Tim May's bowling figures in the second innings were what?

Answer: 5 for 9

This was Tim's best ever bowling figures in Tests. Also in Australia's 2nd Innings were they fell 1 run short of tying, Tim scored a Test best 41 not out.

5. What One-Day specialist scored 145 not out against England at the Gabba in season 1990/91?

Answer: Dean Jones

In a sparkling career, in 11 innings against Sri Lanka he amassed 8 50s, and 1 100s with a highest score of 117 not out at an average of 126.83.

6. A member of the the World Cup in India 1987-88, what player's career was short but sweet?

Answer: Andrew Zesers

No-one knows a lot about this medium-paced bowler who was a reserve player on the World Cup tour.

7. A sandy-haired pace bowler from Queensland, this player was Carl who?

Answer: Rackemann

Carl has been a intergal player of the Test and One-Day squads during the 90s. His round-arm bowling action has bewildered some of the great players including Viv Richards, David Gower and Javed Miandad.

8. Terry Alderman was known as "The Smiling Assassin"?

Answer: True

Terry terrorised the Poms with his deadly accurate swing bowling. He got 42 wickets in the 1981 tour, and combined with Geoff Lawson for 70 wickets in 6 matches on the 1989 tour.

9. What 'big boy' with an equally big bat, had broke into the One-Day side, but was a stalwart in the New South Wales side?

Answer: Richard Chee Quee

Richard broke into the One-Day squad in the late 90s, but did not last long. His fierce hitting countered with his slow running has, done and will do serve New South Wales well.

10. What leg-spinner, played for Australia, however his name is not Shane, Stuart or Trevor?

Answer: Peter McIntyre

Peter only played a couple of tests in the 1995-96 and 1996-97 seasons with not much success, but he can say he played with Shane Warne and for Australia.

Answer: Bruce Reid

He made a great send-up for Billy Birmingham and the 12th Man Team. "Oh whats happened the sticky tape has come away has it..."

12. Max Walker's nickname was what?

Answer: Tanglefoot

He was named this due to his bowling action. "Big Max" bowled of the wrong foot which looked awkward for the 6 foot plus Apple Islander.

13. Which of these nicknames does not belong to Merv Hughes?

Answer: The Unit

Merv's father nicknamed him "Heapa Hughes" (as in a heap of cow dung), Aussie cricketers dubbed Merv "Fruitfly" (the great Australian pest) for his countless pranks whilst on tour, and "Swervyn", named by fans and media alike.

14. Who set a record of 116 first class appearances for the Blues?

Answer: Greg Matthews

Greg was a great ambassador for the game, he bowled with guile, he batted like it was going out of fashion. His 109 against England was a highlight and 2 for "thousands" (Greg's words) in Junior Murray's first test in 1993-94.

15. Which fringe player got a hat-trick against Pakistan in a ODI in the 1996-97 season at the MCG?

Answer: Anthony Stuart

Stuart broke into the side after consistent performances in the domestic season. His 5 for thirty odd got a heap of media attention but it must have broke the young quicks' concentration, and was dropped from the side less than a month later.

16. What was Geoff Marsh's nickname?

Answer: Swampy

Swampy was a stalwart in the Australian Test and One-Day sides, a great opening batsman, and with David Boon made one of the best opening combination of their era. Swampy went on to coach the Australian side for a short while, and then held a place in administration.

17. In-and-out of the XI, what enthusiastic and talented player set a record for the most appearances as 12th Man in Tests?

Answer: Andy Bichel

Andy got a "7 for" in the 2003 World Cup, his batting has improved out of sight. In my mind, he is a genuine all-rounder and the player I respect highly.

18. What player scored a century on debut, 103 against England at The Oval in 1981?

Answer: Dirk Wellham

Young Dirk became only the 2nd man in history to score a century on his 1st Class and Test Match debut.

19. What player was a great all-rounder for Australia, an accurate bowler and a powerhouse hitter, and only a dreadful disease stopped him from being a great?

Answer: Simon O'Donnell

A bout of Lymphatic cancer forced "Scuba's" retirement. He once hit West Indian pace great Joel Garner for six over his head at the MCG. Simon later became a part of Channel 9's award winning commentary team.

20. "AB" Allan Border has played for 3 1st Class Teams (excluding Test and One-Day teams)?

Answer: False

Allan has played for Queensland, New South Wales, Essex, and Gloucestershire.

Source: Author TheWood58

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