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Very Basics of Cricket: Pt. 1

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Introduction:
"This quiz is about the very basic ideas behind the game of cricket. It's aimed mainly at those people who know nothing whatsoever about cricket, but may want to learn a teeny bit about it!"


1. Cricket is about hitting a ball with a bat. What material is the bat made of?
    Aluminium
    Vulcanized rubber
    Plastic
    Wood


2. What is a cricket ball made of?
    Wood
    Leather outer/ cork inner
    Plastic
    Hard rubber


3. What is the name given to the person trying to hit the ball?
    Batsman
    Bradder
    Hitter
    Bat player


4. What is the name of the person who throws the ball in cricket?
    Bowler
    Thrower
    Pitcher
    Chucker


5. The batsman stands in front of something called a wicket. What is the wicket physically comprised of?
    Two stumps, three bails
    A goal and a net
    A stump, a bail and a sixpenny coin
    Three stumps, two bails


6. Approximately how many countries worldwide are affiliated to the International Cricket Conference and play the game?
    10
    Between 50 and 100
    More than 100
    Between 11 and 50


7. Numerous different countries have appeared in Women's Test Cricket. Many of these countries also play men's official test matches. Which country was the first to field a Women's Test match team, but not a male side in an Official Test Match?
    Slovenia
    Ireland
    USA
    Cook Islands


8. Which one of these is a famous Test cricketer?
    Geoff Hurst
    Johnny Wilkinson
    Nick Faldo
    Don Bradman


9. Which of these is a famous Test cricketer?
    Evonne Goolagong
    Donna Bradman
    Victoria Beckham
    Rachel Heyhoe-Flint


10. Which of the following books would be more useful to a cricket fan?
    "Wisden Cricketers Almanac"
    "Schott's Miscellany"
    "Guinness Book of Records"
    Mrs Beeton's Book


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