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Canadian Cricket Trivia Quiz

Yes, Cricket used to be played there at one time, it still is (only the Canadians don't know about it).

A multiple-choice quiz by ace_sodium. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
ace_sodium

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
100,877

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
457

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Question 1 of 10

1. The first International cricket match featured Canada and which team? Hint

U.S.A

Australia

England

Argentina

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who is considered the "Father of Canadian Cricket"? Hint

George A. Barber

None of these

W.G Grace

Don Bradman

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Question 3 of 10

3. Cricket was once declared the national game of Canada?

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1878, an Australian team toured Canada. It contained many of the stars of Australian cricket. Who led the team? Hint

Fredrick Spofforth

W.L. Murdoch

Charlie Bannerman

Dave Gregory

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which country was the first to tour Canada? Hint

India

Australia

England

U.S.A.

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Question 6 of 10

6. Dr. W.G. Grace played against Canada?

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who took the first hat-trick for Canada in an international match? Hint

James Coburn

John M. Laing

Adam Dale

No one's taken a hat-trick

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the 1990s, Toronto was selected to host a five-match series between two countries (as a part of the globalisation of cricket scheme). Which two teams? Hint

India & Sri lanka

India & Pakistan

Australia & England

India and England

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Question 9 of 10

9. Canada has played international matches against many teams. Which team is NOT one of them? Hint

Grenada

Pakistan

India

Israel

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1975, Eastern Canada defeated the touring Australian side at Toronto?

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The first International cricket match featured Canada and which team?

Answer: U.S.A

Yes, that's true - this match was played in 1844 - well before the first test between England and Australia. It was played at St. George's club in New York.

2. Who is considered the "Father of Canadian Cricket"?

Answer: George A. Barber

He was an English school teacher - he popularised the game in and around the town of Toronto (then York). He founded the Toronto Cricket Club in 1827.

3. Cricket was once declared the national game of Canada?

Answer: True

When Canada became a nation in 1867, Sir John A. Macdonald (first Prime Minister) declared cricket as the national sport. However, with the subsequent popularity of other games like baseball, cricket fever died down.

4. In 1878, an Australian team toured Canada. It contained many of the stars of Australian cricket. Who led the team?

Answer: Dave Gregory

They were all part of the team; in fact in a match at Montreal, Bannerman scored 125.

5. Which country was the first to tour Canada?

Answer: England

The English team were led by George Parr in 1859. A book "The English Cricketers' Trip to Canada and the United States" was written about this trip.

6. Dr. W.G. Grace played against Canada?

Answer: True

He was part of the English team that toured Canada in 1872. The team was led by R.A. Fitzgerald. In fact, Dr Grace scored 142 against the Toronto Cricket Club.

7. Who took the first hat-trick for Canada in an international match?

Answer: John M. Laing

John represented Canada on 13 occasions and took a total of 77 wickets. His Hat-Trick came against U.S.A in 1895 when he clean bowled W. Sharp, S. Goodman and L.K. Mallinkrodt. Pretty impressive!

8. In the 1990s, Toronto was selected to host a five-match series between two countries (as a part of the globalisation of cricket scheme). Which two teams?

Answer: India & Pakistan

The trophy was called the Sahara Cup. However, due to the Indian Government policy of not allowing Indian Cricket team to play against the Pakistanis, it had a premature end.

9. Canada has played international matches against many teams. Which team is NOT one of them?

Answer: India

They also played international matches against St.Vincent, England, Australia, Scotland, Ireland, Bangladesh, East & Central Africa, Singapore etc.

10. In 1975, Eastern Canada defeated the touring Australian side at Toronto?

Answer: True

They defeated them by 5 wickets - the Australian team contained Dennis Lillee, Ian Chapell (Captain), Max Walker and Alan Hurst and the usual suspects. By the way, Australia were bowled out for 159 runs.

Source: Author ace_sodium

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