Lesser Known Cricket Greats

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1. This gangly off-spinner had a great Test debut taking 8 wickets against England in 1986 and scoring 46 not out in Australia's 2nd Innings. Trevor Hohns Tim May Peter Taylor Peter Sleep

2. What former milkman became a Test Tearaway? Max Walker Dennis Lillee Gary Gilmour Rodney Hogg

3. What tall, blonde headed veteran who has played in 3 World Cups, whose all-round skills were vital in helping clinching the World Cup in 1999? Simon O'Donnell Damien Martyn Tom Moody Ian Harvey

4. "The closest test in History" was between Australia and the West Indies at Adelaide Oval in 1992-93. Tim May's bowling figures in the second innings were what? 4 for 11 5 for 9 5 for 17 3 for 2

5. What One-Day specialist scored 145 not out against England at the Gabba in season 1990/91? Geoff Marsh Allan Border David Boon Dean Jones

6. A member of the the World Cup in India 1987-88, what player's career was short but sweet? Dirk Wellham Andrew Zesers Simon O'Donnell Kim Hughes

7. A sandy-haired pace bowler from Queensland, this player was Carl who? May Gower Rackemann Hogg

8. Terry Alderman was known as "The Smiling Assassin"? True False

9. What 'big boy' with an equally big bat, had broke into the One-Day side, but was a stalwart in the New South Wales side? Stuart Clark Greg Mail Richard Chee Quee Michael Clarke

10. What leg-spinner, played for Australia, however his name is not Shane, Stuart or Trevor? Tim May Nathan Hauritz Peter McIntyre Brad Hogg

11. Bulit like a beanpole and a mullet to match, what West Australian pace bowler used his height and his slant to trouble any batsman (It was his physique who brought this promising bowler to his downfall)? Bruce Reid Craig McDermott Greg Campbell Merv Hughes

12. Max Walker's nickname was what? Answer: (One or two words. Unconventional)

13. Which of these nicknames does not belong to Merv Hughes? The Unit Fruitfly Heapa Hughes Swervyn

14. Who set a record of 116 first class appearances for the Blues? Greg Matthews Greg Campbell Tony Dodemaide Ian Healy

15. Which fringe player got a hat-trick against Pakistan in a ODI in the 1996-97 season at the MCG? Anthony Stuart Damien Fleming Michael Clarke Paul Reiffel

16. What was Geoff Marsh's nickname? Answer: (One word only. Wetland)

17. In-and-out of the XI, what enthusiastic and talented player set a record for the most appearances as 12th Man in Tests? Jason Gillespie Andy Bichel Stuart McGill Merv Hughes

18. What player scored a century on debut, 103 against England at The Oval in 1981? Kim Hughes Dirk Wellham David Boon Kepler Wessels

19. What player was a great all-rounder for Australia, an accurate bowler and a powerhouse hitter, and only a dreadful disease stopped him from being a great? Steve Waugh Simon O'Donnell Trevor Hohns Kepler Wessels

20. "AB" Allan Border has played for 3 1st Class Teams (excluding Test and One-Day teams)? True False