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Quiz about Career of Cricketer Adam Gilchrist

Career of Cricketer Adam Gilchrist Quiz

Adam Gilchrist is one of the world's most exciting cricketers, and set a new benchmark for wicketkeepers.

A multiple-choice quiz by shotokan. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
shotokan

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
173,628

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
763

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Question 1 of 10

1. Gilchrist bats right-handed.

Yes

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is Gilchrist's middle name? Hint

George

Bartholomew

Hayden

Craig

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which year did he make his Test debut for Australia? Hint

1999

1998

2000

2001

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Question 4 of 10

4. Gilchrist originally played for Victoria.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. In Johannesburg, South Africa, in 2002, Gilchrist set a record by scoring the fastest double century in Test history. How many runs did he score in this innings? Hint

209

200

204

215

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Question 6 of 10

6. Gilchrist was chosen as the national wicketkeeper after the retirement of legend Rod Marsh.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which year was Adam named as Wisden's Cricketer of the Year? Hint

2000

2001

2002

1998

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Question 8 of 10

8. On the rare occassions, Gilchrist was allowed to bowl. Which style of bowler is he? Hint

Right-arm leg-spinner

Left-arm fast bowler

Left-arm medium-pace

Right-arm off break

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Question 9 of 10

9. In early 2003, which medal did Adam Gilchrist win? Hint

Wisden Most Improved Cricketer

Sir Donald Bradman Medal

Allan Border Medal

Brownlow Medal

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which year was he born? Hint

1971

1972

1970

1969

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Gilchrist bats right-handed.

Answer: No

Gilchrist is a dashing left-handed batsman who opened in the one day format and bats down the order in Test matches. His first ODI was in 96-97 against South Africa at Faridabad.

2. What is Gilchrist's middle name?

Answer: Craig

He was born Adam Craig Gilchrist in 1971. Some think his middle name should be Legend.

3. Which year did he make his Test debut for Australia?

Answer: 1999

He made his debut in the 1999/00 series in the First Test against Pakistan in Brisbane.

4. Gilchrist originally played for Victoria.

Answer: False

He started his first class career with New South Wales, but moved to Western Australia because of a lack of opportunities with the Blues.

5. In Johannesburg, South Africa, in 2002, Gilchrist set a record by scoring the fastest double century in Test history. How many runs did he score in this innings?

Answer: 204

This record was broken soon after, but remember that Gilchrist was a wicketkeeper and not a specialist batsman.

6. Gilchrist was chosen as the national wicketkeeper after the retirement of legend Rod Marsh.

Answer: False

Adam replaced Ian Healy. Healy played his last Test in October 1999.

7. Which year was Adam named as Wisden's Cricketer of the Year?

Answer: 2002

Being named as the Wisden Cricketer of the Year is the biggest individual honor in world cricket.

8. On the rare occassions, Gilchrist was allowed to bowl. Which style of bowler is he?

Answer: Right-arm off break

Gilchrist had never bowled in Tests, One-Day Internationals or at a first class level. He has bowled two overs in List A Limited Overs games and finished with figures of 0-10.

9. In early 2003, which medal did Adam Gilchrist win?

Answer: Allan Border Medal

The Allan Border Medal, named after former Australian captain Allan "Captain Grumpy" Border, is the highest individual honor in Australian cricket, and the winner is named according to Test and one-day performances during a calendar year.

10. Which year was he born?

Answer: 1971

He was born on November 14, 1971. 28 years later, he made his Test debut against Pakistan at Brisbane.

Source: Author shotokan

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