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[RicePlateReddy]

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Level of Difficulty: 8/10

1. Who were the first 2 Indian cricketers to be awarded the Padma Shri?

2. Who was the first Indian cricketer to be awarded the Arjuna Award?

3. Which Indian cricketer's career was tragically cut short due to politics after just 3 tests -this after he scored a century and averaged more than 60.
Extra Points: It is strongly rumored that he was asked which of two rival captains side he preferred being on and his answer sealed his fate. What was his classic reply?

4. Which Indian born cricketer served as a top diplomat?
Extra Points: which country was he posted to?

5. This former Indian captain died of a heart attack at just 42, on his son's 11th birthday. His son too later represented India as a test cricketer. Who was he?
Extra Points: under what circumstances did he have the heart attack?

6. Sadly, this former test cricketer is listed as "Missing, presumed dead". He walked out of his house in (then) Madras and was never seen since. Who was he?
Extra Points: what other sport did he represent India in internationally?

7. The Ranji Tropy was so named and donated by the Maharaja of Patiala. Competition for a benefactor was intense, and he just about pipped his rival's bid of a golden trophy. Who was his rival?
Extra Points: what was the proposed name of the trophy in the alternate proposal?

8. This Indian test bowler fell from a tree as a child and broke his arm badly. Consequently, he had a very odd bowling action that was questioned for legality through his career. Who was this?

9. This Indian cricketer is the only person to have got Don Bradman out hit wicket in his career. Who was this?

10. Sunil Gavaskar's son Rohan, was named after Rohan Kanhai whom his father greatly admired. At birth, he was given a middle name that was hybridized from the names of two other cricketers that his father admired. (The middle name was eventually dropped, in preference for Sunil). Which two cricketers were these?

[prfsr]

I only know 5 (I think) and 10 (for sure).

5: Vijay Manjrekar?
10. Jaivishwa - after ML Jaisimha and GR Vishwanath.
-P

[RicePlateReddy]

Regarding 5, I just made a correction. He died when he was almost 42, not 52.

[prfsr]

Ok then Pataudi Sr it is. I wonder if that is the answer to 4 as well?
-P

[suraj]

10. Sunil Gavaskar's son Rohan, was named after Rohan Kanhai whom his father greatly admired. At birth, he was given a middle name that was hybridized from the names of two other cricketers that his father admired. (The middle name was eventually dropped, in preference for Sunil). Which two cricketers were these?
[/quote]

Jaisimha and Vishy???

[jaat69]

10.    Jaisimha and Vishwanath.

7. Vizzy..........Vizzy Trophy?

5. Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi.......died while playing Polo.

1. Vijay Hazare and Jasu Patel.

[jaat69]

9. Lala Amarnath 

[jaat69]

2. Saleem Durani.

[jaat69]

6. Cotah Ramaswami

[inoc]

3. deepak shodhan
i want to play for india is what i think he said (mankad/hazare controversy if you are interested in that)

[inoc]

6. c.ramaswamy as jaat said
tennis davis cup

[RicePlateReddy]

Most of the provided answers are correct. Here is the complete list:

1. Who were the first 2 Indian cricketers to be awarded the Padma Shri?
Vijay Hazare and Jasu Patel

2. Who was the first Indian cricketer to be awarded the Arjuna Award?
Salim Durani

3. Which Indian cricketer's career was tragically cut short due to politics after just 3 tests -this after he scored a century and averaged more than 60.
Deepak Shodhan.

Extra Points: It is strongly rumored that he was asked which of two rival captains side he preferred being on and his answer sealed his fate. What was his classic reply?
He is rumored to have been asked whether he wants to play in Mankad's side or Hazare's side and he replied "Indian side". Mankad took the daggers out for him.

4. Which Indian born cricketer served as a top diplomat?
Perhaps there are more than one. The person I am aware of was Duleepsinhji (who played for England).
Extra Points: which country was he posted to?
High Commissioner to Australia and New Zealand.

5. This former Indian captain died of a heart attack at just 42, on his son's 11th birthday. His son too later represented India as a test cricketer. Who was he?
Nawab of Pataudi Sr.
Extra Points: under what circumstances did he have the heart attack?
While playing polo!

6. Sadly, this former test cricketer is listed as "Missing, presumed dead". He walked out of his house in (then) Madras and was never seen since. Who was he?
Cota Ramaswami
Extra Points: what other sport did he represent India in internationally?
Tennis - Davis Cup

7. The Ranji Tropy was so named and donated by the Maharaja of Patiala. Competition for a benefactor was intense, and he just about pipped his rival's bid of a golden trophy. Who was his rival?
Maharajkumar of Vizianagram
Extra Points: what was the proposed name of the trophy in the alternate proposal?
The "Willingdon Trophy". He was sucking up big time to Lord Willingdon, the Viceroy of India.

8. This Indian test bowler fell from a tree as a child and broke his arm badly. Consequently, he had a very odd bowling action that was questioned for legality through his career. Who was this?
Shares the answer with the first question - Jasu Patel.

9. This Indian cricketer is the only person to have got Don Bradman out hit wicket in his career. Who was this?
Lala Amarnath

10. Sunil Gavaskar's son Rohan, was named after Rohan Kanhai whom his father greatly admired. At birth, he was given a middle name that was hybridized from the names of two other cricketers that his father admired. (The middle name was eventually dropped, in preference for Sunil). Which two cricketers were these?
Jaisimha and Vishwanath for "Jai Vishwa"

[inoc]

great stuff king of prussia
applause

[RicePlateReddy]

great stuff king of prussia
applause

Thank you sir - and good answers by you, jaat, prfsr and suraj.

[inoc]

yw kingofprussia

i was kicking myself with jasu patel and his broken arm i knew that but for some reason i kept thinking of ghavri

[RicePlateReddy]

Here's one more trivia question. Nothing to do with Indian cricket.

This cricketer's surname is better known than any other cricketer's, save perhaps Bradman. He distinguished himself playing county cricket and would have certainly played for England had he not been killed during World War I. His first name was Percy. What was his last name, and how did he become that famous?

[inoc]

is it percy jeeves as in wodehouse

[suraj]

Great stuff KOP!!!

I wud highly encourage other members to post trivia like this- found it very interesting and informative!

[LosingNow]

KOP: if you live in "King of Prussia, PA", you should come to the Sep 11 event in Edison. It is only a couple hr drive! You can do the trivia part of the meet.

[suraj]

KOP: if you live in "King of Prussia, PA", you should come to the Sep 11 event in Edison. It is only a couple hr drive! You can do the trivia part of the meet.

Yeah u shd- it'll be kool and hey can you get us some stuff from the huge outlet mall too

[MockTurtle]

KOP: if you live in "King of Prussia, PA", you should come to the Sep 11 event in Edison. It is only a couple hr drive! You can do the trivia part of the meet.

Yeah u shd- it'll be kool and hey can you get us some stuff from the huge outlet mall too

like crocs? are they a craze in the US too?

[jaat69]

Who is the only Wicket-keeper to get Bradman stumped?
(Bradman was stumped only once in his entire Test career)

[MockTurtle]

Who is the only Wicket-keeper to get Bradman stumped?
(Bradman was stumped only once in his entire Test career)

Prabir Sen

Who were the first set of twins to play in the same test match?

[inoc]

mock

this is a catch question i know the answer.
suffice to say they were from new zealand

[inoc]

a corollary

who were the first set of identical twins to have played test cricket.

P.S the waugh brothers are fraternal twins.

[RicePlateReddy]

KOP: if you live in "King of Prussia, PA", you should come to the Sep 11 event in Edison. It is only a couple hr drive! You can do the trivia part of the meet.

Thanks - but sadly I don't live anywhere close. I am currently holed up in a small town in the Mid west. My moniker is because I visited KoP once and have fond memories. I purchased a larger than life sized stuffed bear (which was an advt item, not really or sale) from a candy shop there. This was way before 9-11. I requested to carry it in the cabin on the flight back; the flight attendent obliged, sat it on the seat like an oversized passenger with a seat-belt and folks either thought I was a big baby or I was crazy. Don't ask me why I bought it, but almost 10 years later my son admires it. He is the King of Prussia 

[MockTurtle]

mock

this is a catch question i know the answer.
suffice to say they were from new zealand

why don't you answer it and please pose the next Q? it is not your fault that you know the answer! 

[suraj]

KOP: if you live in "King of Prussia, PA", you should come to the Sep 11 event in Edison. It is only a couple hr drive! You can do the trivia part of the meet.

Thanks - but sadly I don't live anywhere close. I am currently holed up in a small town in the Mid west. My moniker is because I visited KoP once and have fond memories. I purchased a larger than life sized stuffed bear (which was an advt item, not really or sale) from a candy shop there. This was way before 9-11. I requested to carry it in the cabin on the flight back; the flight attendent obliged, sat it on the seat like an oversized passenger with a seat-belt and folks either thought I was a big baby or I was crazy. Don't ask me why I bought it, but almost 10 years later my son admires it. He is the King of Prussia 

Sweet story!! Unfortunately not possible anymore after 9-11

[inoc]

mock

it is the Signal sisters of newzealand in the eighties.
and what about the answer to my question?

[MockTurtle]

mock

it is the Signal sisters of newzealand in the eighties.
and what about the answer to my question?

kate and alex blackwell from australia.

[inoc]

mock
are you sure
i think the blackwells are still playing.
the girls i named played in the eighties - i will try and find out the exact date.

[MockTurtle]

mock
are you sure
i think the blackwells are still playing.
the girls i named played in the eighties - i will try and find out the exact date.

Signal sisters is correct for the first set of twins. I was answering your Q about identical twins with "Blackwell sisters"....

[inoc]

mock
sorry i missunderstood
unfortunately blackwell sisters is not correct.

[MockTurtle]

mock
sorry i missunderstood
unfortunately blackwell sisters is not correct.

   i dunno then!

[inoc]

will tell you later
give others a chance 

[MockTurtle]

will tell you later
give others a chance 

james (?) and hamish marshall??

[inoc]

you got there in the end
 

[jaat69]

Who is the only Wicket-keeper to get Bradman stumped?
(Bradman was stumped only once in his entire Test career)

Prabir Sen

Who were the first set of twins to play in the same test match?

Thats the correct answer Mock!
I am sure, in cricket-quiz, you will give us all, a run for our money!
Well done and Applause!

[jaat69]

Who is the only Wicket-keeper to get Bradman stumped?
(Bradman was stumped only once in his entire Test career)

Prabir Sen

The best part of the stumping was...Sen gave two prior warnings to the Don ( that he was stepping out). Don, at his imperious best chose to ignore his warnings and ineveitably got stumped the 3rd time.

[MockTurtle]

Who is the only Wicket-keeper to get Bradman stumped?
(Bradman was stumped only once in his entire Test career)

Prabir Sen

The best part of the stumping was...Sen gave two prior warnings to the Don ( that he was stepping out). Don, at his imperious best chose to ignore his warnings and ineveitably got stumped the 3rd time.

wow - you seem to be a cricket trivia buff! applause.