Australian Test Cricket History

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1. Which former Australian batsman said the following quote during the 1932-33 "Bodyline" series: "There are two teams out there, one is trying to play cricket and the other is not? Don Bradman Bill Woodfull Archie Jackson Jack Fingleton

2. In the first innings of the Centenary Test (March 1977) between Australia and England, no Australian batsman reached 50. Which Australian batsman was closest to making 50 and what was the score? David Hookes, 25 Doug Walters, 16 Rod Marsh, 28 Greg Chappell, 40

3. Who was the first Australian batsman to score triple century in a Test match against England, which year was it, where was the venue and what was the score? Bob Simpson, 1964, Manchester, 311 Don Bradman, 1930, Leeds, 334 Bob Cowper, 1966, Brisbane, 307 Don Bradman, 1934, The Oval (England), 304

4. In the tied test in the 1960-61 series between Australia and the West Indies, how was Ian Meckiff dismissed? Run out Leg Before Wicket (LBW) Caught and bowled Stumped

5. In the 1970-71 Ashes series, which former Australian leg-spin bowler (Shane Warne's coach) was hit on the head by a John Snow bouncer? Richie Benaud Kerry O'Keeffe Ian Chappell Terry Jenner

6. Who took over the captaincy for Australia when Bill Lawry got sacked as captain during the 1970-71 Ashes series? Ian Redpath Greg Chappell Ian Chappell Doug Walters

7. In the 1982 test series between Australia and Pakistan, in Pakistan, why did Kim Hughes lead his team from the field twice in the same day? Because of a Pakistan crowd riot because of Mohsin Khan being dismissed by handling the ball Because spectators were racially abusing the Australian players Because spectators were throwing cans onto the field All of the above

8. During the 1970s, who were the spearheads of the Australian pace attack? Dennis Lillee and Jeff Thomson Dennis Lillee and Max Walker Gary Gilmour and Max Walker Jeff Thomson and Gary Gilmour

9. In the Centenary Test (March 1977), in England's first innings, Australia bowled them out for 95. Which Australian bowler was the best of the lot (for the Australian bowlers) taking 6 wickets for 26 runs? Gary Gilmour Kerry O'Keeffe Max Walker Dennis Lillee

10. The 1992-93 test series between the West Indies and Australia had created history because one of these teams won by the smallest ever margin in runs. Who won this match, what was the margin and who was the last batsman dismissed? (In order) Australia, 3 runs, Kenneth Benjamin of the West Indies Australia, 1 run, Desmond Haynes of the West Indies West Indies, 1 run, Craig McDermott of Australia West Indies, 3 runs, Allan Border of Australia