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The Biography of Brett Lee Trivia Quiz

Thiz quiz is all about Brett Lee in the different stages of his life, and his rise to fame as an Australian cricketer.

A multiple-choice quiz by ms_lil_lucky. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
ms_lil_lucky

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
258,102

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
336

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Question 1 of 10

1. Brett was born on the 8th November 1976. He has an older brother, Shane, and a younger brother, Grant. Who are their parents? Hint

Grant & Melissa

Grant & Helen

Bob & Melissa

Bob & Helen

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Question 2 of 10

2. At the tender age of nine, Brett played his first 'real' game of cricket for the Oak Flats Rats cricket team. What was his score at the end of his first over? Hint

1-4

5-22

3-0

6-0

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1997-98 Brett was selected to make his first class debut for NSW in a Sheffield Shield match against which other state? Hint

Western Australia

Queensland

South Australia

Victoria

4. Two severe back injuries placed Brett's cricket career in doubt, and it was only a job offer presented to him by Barclay's Menswear, that put Brett back on track. What item of clothing does his company sell? Hint

Pyjamas

Underwear

Jeans

Suits

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Question 5 of 10

5. Brett made his test debut for Australia in the Boxing Day test of which year? Hint

1998

1999

2001

2002

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Australian "Cleo" magazine runs the annual Bachelor of the Year competition in order to find Australia's most eligible bachelor. What year was Brett named a runner-up? Hint

2001

2002

2000

2003

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 2006, Brett married his long term partner Liz Kemp in a top secret ceremony. What is Liz's occupation? Hint

Nurse

Pediatrician

Ambulance Officer

Podiatrist

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Question 8 of 10

8. In November 2006, Liz gave birth to their first child. What did they name their new-born son? Hint

Michael

Preston

Chris

William

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Question 9 of 10

9. 2006 was a big year for Brett, and to cap off a marriage and a child, he also won what award? Hint

Wisden Cricketer of the Year

Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year

Alan Border Medal

Test Player of the Year

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Question 10 of 10

10. Using the 2006-07 Ashes Series held in Australia as a warm-up, Brett was preparing for the 2007 World Cup. What injury, sustained in New Zealand, forced Brett to miss that World Cup? Hint

Knee

Ankle

Hamstring

Wrist

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Brett was born on the 8th November 1976. He has an older brother, Shane, and a younger brother, Grant. Who are their parents?

Answer: Bob & Helen

Their father worked at BHP steelworks as a qualified metallurgist.

2. At the tender age of nine, Brett played his first 'real' game of cricket for the Oak Flats Rats cricket team. What was his score at the end of his first over?

Answer: 6-0

Members of the opposite team, as well as their parents, began to complain that Brett's bowling was too fast!

3. In 1997-98 Brett was selected to make his first class debut for NSW in a Sheffield Shield match against which other state?

Answer: Western Australia

In just the one match, Brett made such an impact, that the Western Australian team returned home claiming that the NSW Blues had perhaps discovered the fastest bowler in Australia.

Answer: Suits

His first back injury came about during the '94 tour of India with the Australian UN/19 team. In 1997-98 he was selected to play for the Australia A team against South Africa, and it was there that he obtained the second injury to his back.

5. Brett made his test debut for Australia in the Boxing Day test of which year?

Answer: 1999

Played at the MCG against India, his first test was a fairy tale start, with him taking 5 wickets on debut. His first wicket came in his first over, another soon after, and the final three all in the fourteenth over! Australia later went on to win by 180 runs.

6. The Australian "Cleo" magazine runs the annual Bachelor of the Year competition in order to find Australia's most eligible bachelor. What year was Brett named a runner-up?

Answer: 2001

David Whitehill, a Dolphin trainer, won the competition in 2001. This is the only year that Brett was named as a contestant.

7. In 2006, Brett married his long term partner Liz Kemp in a top secret ceremony. What is Liz's occupation?

Answer: Podiatrist

Brett proposed to Liz during Australia's tour of South Africa ealier that year. He presented her with a ring made with South African diamonds.

8. In November 2006, Liz gave birth to their first child. What did they name their new-born son?

Answer: Preston

Preston Charles was born on 16th November 2006 at 3:30am, a week earlier than planned. Liz was originally scheduled to give birth the day before the opening Ashes test at the Gabba.

9. 2006 was a big year for Brett, and to cap off a marriage and a child, he also won what award?

Answer: Wisden Cricketer of the Year

Every year, five cricketers are named as the Wisden Cricketers of the Year based primarily on their 'influence on the previous English season'. Matthew Hoggard, Simon Jones, Kevin Pietersen and Ricky Ponting were also named for the award in 2006.

10. Using the 2006-07 Ashes Series held in Australia as a warm-up, Brett was preparing for the 2007 World Cup. What injury, sustained in New Zealand, forced Brett to miss that World Cup?

Answer: Ankle

In the 2006-07 Ashes series, Brett took 20 wickets for Australia, and was aiming for a spot on the Australian team during the 2007 World Cup. The ankle injury he sustained in a training mishap before the Chappell-Hadlee series in New Zealand forced Brett to pull out of the World Cup team.

Source: Author ms_lil_lucky

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