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Elegant English Batsmen

Created by rogerw1nz

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Elegant English Batsmen game quiz
"England, the birthplace of the genteel game of cricket, has produced some of the most elegant batsmen to wield a willow. Here is a quiz to test your knowledge of the deeds of Peter May, Colin Cowdrey, Ted Dexter and David Gower."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. Peter May, Colin Cowdrey, Ted Dexter and David Gower all captained England in Test matches. Which of them won the most Tests as captain?
    Colin Cowdrey
    Peter May
    Ted Dexter
    David Gower


2. After making his debut against New Zealand, this elegant English batsmen scored nine Test centuries in his career, and also served as an England selector. Who was it?
    Colin Cowdrey
    Ted Dexter
    David Gower
    Peter May


3. This elegant English batsmen scored the most Test centuries of the four. He also served as president of the M.C.C. Who was he?
    Ted Dexter
    Colin Cowdrey
    David Gower
    Peter May


4. This elegant English batsmen made a century on debut against South Africa. He made his tenth Test century in the Test in which another of these players made his debut.
    Ted Dexter
    Colin Cowdrey
    Peter May
    David Gower


5. Were all four of these elegant English batsmen right handers?
    Yes
    No


6. Three of these elegant English batsmen played their final Test at The Oval, London in the 5th Test of a Test series. Who was the odd man out, who played his final Test in Australia?

    David Gower
    Peter May
    Colin Cowdrey
    Ted Dexter


7. Which of the four of these elegant English batsmen made his debut at just 21 years and 61 days? He had the highest highest score of these four, and was the only one to score two double centuries in Tests.
    Colin Cowdrey
    Ted Dexter
    David Gower
    Peter May


8. Two of these elegant English batsmen put on a partnership of 411 against the West Indies for the fourth wicket, a world record. Which two?
    Peter May and Colin Cowdrey
    Ted Dexter and Peter May
    Colin Cowdrey and Ted Dexter
    David Gower and Colin Cowdrey


9. All four of these elegant English batsmen were also excellent fieldsmen. Which one took the most catches in Tests in their career?
    Ted Dexter
    Peter May
    Colin Cowdrey
    David Gower


10. David Gower was the only one of the four elegant English batsmen to play more than a single One Day International. How many centuries did he score in this form of cricket?
    7
    8
    6
    9


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