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Cricket Nicknames Trivia Quiz

Do you know the nicknames of some of the bowlers of yesteryear?

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

Author
Tasos_Bougas

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
216,621

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1481

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which West Indian fast bowler was nicknamed "Big Bird"? Hint

Courtney Walsh

Joel Garner

Malcolm Marshall

Ian Bishop

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Question 2 of 10

2. Another West Indian paceman was known as "Whispering Death". Who was that? Hint

Michael Holding

Nixon McLean

Curtly Ambrose

Tino Best

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which great spin bowler was known for many years as "The Sheik of Tweak"? Hint

Abdul Qadir

Anil Kumble

Upul Chandana

Shane Warne

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Question 4 of 10

4. "Tangles" was the strange nickname given to an Australian swing bowler. Who was this? Hint

Max Walker

Mike Whitney

Terry Alderman

Jeff Thomson

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which New Zealander was called "The Postman" in some quarters during his one-day career in the 90's? Hint

Dipak Patel

Chris Harris

Gavin Larsen

Chris Cairns

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which South African's bowling action yielded his nickname: "a frog in a blender"? Hint

Pat Symcox

Claude Henderson

Nicky Boje

Paul Adams

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Indian has been called "The Turbanator" by some media commentators in the past? Hint

Navjot Sidhu

Javegal Srinath

Venkatesh Prasad

Harbhajan Singh

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which former Australian spin bowler/all rounder acquired the name "Mo"? Hint

Ian Harvey

Tom Moody

Greg Matthews

Michael Bevan

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which South African fast bowler was known as "White Lightning" in his prime? Hint

Allan Donald

Shaun Pollock

Makhaya Ntini

Fanie de Villiers

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was known as "Dizzy"? Hint

Craig McDermott

Darren Gough

Jason Gillespie

Angus Fraser

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which West Indian fast bowler was nicknamed "Big Bird"?

Answer: Joel Garner

Due to his height, no doubt. The fine leg boundary seemed that more difficult to clear for a batsman when big Joel was down on the fence.

2. Another West Indian paceman was known as "Whispering Death". Who was that?

Answer: Michael Holding

He got this name due to his graceful and calm approach to the wicket, which would be the calm before the storm as he sent down a delivery with searing pace. Some would also describe his commentary style in a similar way in his post playing days.

3. Which great spin bowler was known for many years as "The Sheik of Tweak"?

Answer: Shane Warne

Some would say the greatest bowler of all time, let alone spin bowler. Became the first player in history to reach 600 test wickets in 2005.

4. "Tangles" was the strange nickname given to an Australian swing bowler. Who was this?

Answer: Max Walker

Originally nicknamed 'Tanglefoot', the way he would seemingly get into an awful tangle with his arms as he sought to swing the ball afforded this pseudonym. Later, he went on to join Australia's Channel Nine Commentary team, and provided much entertainment until he lost his job following an on-air indiscretion.

5. Which New Zealander was called "The Postman" in some quarters during his one-day career in the 90's?

Answer: Gavin Larsen

Apparantly because he "always delivered". Some would dispute this to be true.

6. Which South African's bowling action yielded his nickname: "a frog in a blender"?

Answer: Paul Adams

If you ever saw the way he bowled you would understand why! Absolutely incredible to think he could replicate such an awkward action ball after ball.

7. Which Indian has been called "The Turbanator" by some media commentators in the past?

Answer: Harbhajan Singh

A superb off spin bowler, particularly in the sub-continent and at home in India. His wrong-un was particularly dangerous and difficult to pick.

8. Which former Australian spin bowler/all rounder acquired the name "Mo"?

Answer: Greg Matthews

Supposedly he got this name from the great Pakistan bowler Imran Khan during a card game, or so HE claims. Later went on to make hair replacement ads with former England captain Graham Gooch. "Advanced Hair, Yeah, Yeah!"

9. Which South African fast bowler was known as "White Lightning" in his prime?

Answer: Allan Donald

Arguably the best bowler South Africa has ever had; formed a great strike bowling partnership with Shaun Pollock in the mid-late 90's.

10. Who was known as "Dizzy"?

Answer: Jason Gillespie

"Dizzy Gillespie", a man whose career was full of highlights, but blighted by injury after injury. Part of Australia's dominant test and one-day team in the late 90's and beyond.

Source: Author Tasos_Bougas

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