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Michael Vaughan Trivia Quiz

10 questions on the England batsman.

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

Author
burtfro

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
209,679

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
322

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which county did Vaughan start his career at? Hint

Yorkshire

Surrey

Lancashire

Durham

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Question 2 of 10

2. Against which country did Vaughan make his test debut? Hint

Australia

West Indies

Pakistan

South Africa

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Question 3 of 10

3. Against which nation did Vaughan make his first test hundred? Hint

Pakistan

Sri Lanka

India

Australia

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Question 4 of 10

4. At what ground did Vaughan beat his test best score, making 197, and then famously clean bowled Sachin Tendulkar with his part time off-breaks? Hint

Lords

Old Trafford

Headingley

Trent Bridge

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Question 5 of 10

5. Michael Vaughan took the 2002-03 Ashes series by storm. How many runs did he make in the five match series? Hint

733

433

633

533

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who were the opponents when Vaughan captained England for the first time in international cricket? Hint

Zimbabwe

Pakistan

South Africa

India

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Question 7 of 10

7. Against which nation did Vaughan score his first hundred as test captain? Hint

Sri Lanka

West Indies

Bangladesh

South Africa

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Question 8 of 10

8. With which player did Vaughan break the English record partnership for the 6th wicket in an ODI? Hint

Ben Hollioake

Kevin Pietersen

Geraint Jones

Paul Collingwood

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Question 9 of 10

9. Michael Vaughan scored 120 against Bangladesh at Lords in May 2005. How many times had he previously scored a century at the home of cricket? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. How was Michael Vaughan out in the 3rd Test v India at Bangalore in 2001-02? Hint

Hit Wicket

Handled Ball

Obstructing the field

Stumped

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which county did Vaughan start his career at?

Answer: Yorkshire

He made his first class debut in 1993 for Yorkshire, despite being born in rival county Lancashire.

2. Against which country did Vaughan make his test debut?

Answer: South Africa

It was in the 1st test at Johannesberg in 1999. He made 33 and 5.

3. Against which nation did Vaughan make his first test hundred?

Answer: Pakistan

He scored 120 at Old Trafford in 2001.

4. At what ground did Vaughan beat his test best score, making 197, and then famously clean bowled Sachin Tendulkar with his part time off-breaks?

Answer: Trent Bridge

His previous test best score was his maiden century of 120 against Pakistan in 2001.

5. Michael Vaughan took the 2002-03 Ashes series by storm. How many runs did he make in the five match series?

Answer: 633

He averaged 63.30 and scored three centuries, a best of 183, but England still lost the series 4-1. Vaughan won man of the series.

6. Who were the opponents when Vaughan captained England for the first time in international cricket?

Answer: Pakistan

Vaughan took over as ODI captain from Nasser Hussain shortly after the 2003 World Cup. A short ODI tournament against Pakistan was Vaughan's first task as skipper, which England won 2-1.

7. Against which nation did Vaughan score his first hundred as test captain?

Answer: Sri Lanka

It was at Kandy in the 2nd test in the 2003-04 season, making 105.

8. With which player did Vaughan break the English record partnership for the 6th wicket in an ODI?

Answer: Geraint Jones

It was a stand of 150 against Zimbabwee at Bulawayo.

9. Michael Vaughan scored 120 against Bangladesh at Lords in May 2005. How many times had he previously scored a century at the home of cricket?

Answer: 3

His other three hundreds: 2004:103 and 101 not out vs West Indies. 2002:115 Vs Sri Lanka. 100 Vs India.

10. How was Michael Vaughan out in the 3rd Test v India at Bangalore in 2001-02?

Answer: Handled Ball

He bacame only the seventh player in the history of test cricket to be out in this way.

Source: Author burtfro

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