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Quiz about Cricket All about Australia A

Cricket - All about Australia A Quiz

The Australian "A" team has often been a springboard to national selection or a chance for injured stars to prove their fitness. Have you taken much notice of these games?

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

Author
Sparka

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
201,746

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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559

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following wicket-keepers has not played for Australia A in a one day match? Hint

Adam Gilchrist

Wade Seccombe

Phil Emery

Darren Berry

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 2005, Australia A played their first Twenty20 match against Pakistan in Adelaide. Who was in the side but didn't get to bat OR bowl during the match? Hint

Brad Williams

Brad Haddin

Dominic Thornely

James Hopes

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Question 3 of 10

3. In which season did Australia A play in the World Series Cup? Hint

1995/96

1993/94

1994/95

1992/93

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which batsman has not scored a Century for Australia A? Hint

Marcus North

Brad Hodge

Michael Slater

Jimmy Maher

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which bowler was controversially plucked from the Australia A team to be 12th man for Australia for the finals series in the inaugural season? Hint

Paul Reiffel

Craig McDermott

Shane Warne

Merv Hughes

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following players, has never played for Australia A? Hint

Dean Jones

Steve Waugh

Shane Warne

Ian Healy

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who Captained Australia A in the innaugural match? Hint

Merv Hughes

Damien Martyn

Ricky Ponting

Greg Blewett

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following players never went on to represent Australia in a Test match? Hint

Shaun Young

Gavin Robertson

Ian Harvey

Brad Williams

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which pair of brother's have not played for Australia A (need not be in the same match)? Hint

David and Michael Hussey

They have ALL played for Australia A

Shane and Brett Lee

Steve and Mark Waugh

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who top scored for Australia A in the first ever Twenty20 match? Hint

Cameron White

Michael Hussey

David Hussey

Brad Hodge

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following wicket-keepers has not played for Australia A in a one day match?

Answer: Darren Berry

Despite being selected on an Ashes tour, Berry was never selected for Australia A. Emery played in the inaugural season when Australia A were part of the World Series Cup. Gilchrist has played 3 games, and Seccombe 2.

2. In 2005, Australia A played their first Twenty20 match against Pakistan in Adelaide. Who was in the side but didn't get to bat OR bowl during the match?

Answer: Dominic Thornely

Australia A lost 5 wickets, Thornely was due to come in at the fall of the 6th. Haddin made only 2 runs, Hopes made 8 and bowled 4 overs. Hopes was the only bowler used who did not take a wicket. Williams was not selected.

3. In which season did Australia A play in the World Series Cup?

Answer: 1994/95

Australia A joined Australia, England and Zimbabwe for the series. Matches involving Australia A were not classed as official One Day Internationals.

4. Which batsman has not scored a Century for Australia A?

Answer: Michael Slater

Slater played 4 one-day games with a high score of 52, and 1 three-day matches with a high score of 80. Hodge and Maher have scored centuries in both one-day and three-day games. North made 115 in the first of his one-dayers.

5. Which bowler was controversially plucked from the Australia A team to be 12th man for Australia for the finals series in the inaugural season?

Answer: Paul Reiffel

When Reiffel was selected to carry the drinks, many thought it was merely a ploy to ensure the "senior" side was not embarrassed. Reiffel had been the mainstay of "A" team's bowling attack for the series.

6. Which of the following players, has never played for Australia A?

Answer: Shane Warne

Waugh played 2 games. Jones & Healy have each played 1 game for the "A" team.

7. Who Captained Australia A in the innaugural match?

Answer: Damien Martyn

Australia A's first game was against Zimbabwe, which they won by 5 wickets. Man of the Match was Tom Moody for his 3/16 from 10 overs and 16* with the bat. Ricky Ponting was run out without scoring, Greg Blewett was in the "senior" team, Big Merv took 2/21 but it was Damien Martyn who tossed the coin and set the field. Wicketkeeper Phil Emery was his Vice-Captain.

8. Which of the following players never went on to represent Australia in a Test match?

Answer: Ian Harvey

Ian Harvey played over 70 One Day International matches but no Tests. Robertson played 4 Tests between 1997 and 1999 against India and Pakistan. Williams played 4 Tests against Zimbabwe, India (2) and Sri Lanka in 2003/04. Shaun Young was a last minute call up for the final Ashes Test in 1997 to cover Paul Reiffel who had returned home early for the birth of his child.

9. Which pair of brother's have not played for Australia A (need not be in the same match)?

Answer: Steve and Mark Waugh

David Hussey made his debut in the 2004/05 season in a team captained by his brother Michael. Shane Lee used his captaincy of the "A" team to springboard him to the 1999 World Cup, more recently, Brett Lee has used the side to aid his comeback from injury. Steve Waugh played 2 games for Australia A after being dropped from the senior one day side. Mark Waugh never played for Australia A.

10. Who top scored for Australia A in the first ever Twenty20 match?

Answer: Cameron White

Cameron White made 58* from 38 balls. David Hussey made 50 from 43 balls. Michael Hussey scored 21 from 17 balls. Brad Hodge made 13 from 8. Australia A made 5/185 from their designated 20 overs, then restricted Pakistan to 7/129.

Source: Author Sparka

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