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Marvellous Michaels Trivia Quiz

There have been many famous cricketers called Michael. This quiz is a tribute to ten of them, all of whom represented their country at the highest level at some point in their illustrious career.

A multiple-choice quiz by Beckyel. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Beckyel

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
193,933

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these Marvellous Michaels scored 197 against India in the second test of 2002, and followed it up by scoring 195 in the fourth test? Hint

Michael Atherton

Mike Gatting

Mike Brearley

Michael Vaughan

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Question 2 of 10

2. Although not an outstanding batsman at test level, this Michael earned his place in the England team for his outstanding captaincy. His greatest success came in 1981, when he returned as captain to help Ian Botham regain his confidence, and England regain the Ashes. Which of the Marvellous Michaels was he? Hint

Mike Denness

Mike Brearley

Mike Smith

Mike Gatting

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Question 3 of 10

3. This Marvellous Michael played in 79 test matches and scored 10 test centuries. It took 54 innings at test level before he made the first century, though. Who was he? Hint

Mike Smith

Mike Gatting

Mike Selvey

Mike Brearley

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which Marvellous Michael played in 115 tests, scoring 7728 runs at an average of 37.69? Hint

Michael Colin Cowdrey

Michael Atherton

Mike Gatting

M.J.K. (Mike) Smith

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Question 5 of 10

5. This great bowler is remembered for his match-winning performance in the fifth test against England in 1976. He took 8-92 in the first innings, followed by 6-57 in the second. Which West Indian Marvellous Michael is he? Hint

Michael Frederick

Michael Vandort

Michael Tissera

Michael Holding

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Question 6 of 10

6. This Australian Marvellous Michael is remembered as an excellent one day batsman. He played in 232 ODIs, scoring 6921 runs at an average of 53.58. He also scored six centuries in one day internationals. What was his name? Hint

Mike Whitney

Michael Bevan

Mike Veletta

Michael Clarke

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Question 7 of 10

7. This cricketer was a very successful county player, scoring 26491 runs, but he only played in eight tests for England. His son was to become the England captain, but which Marvellous Michael was he? Hint

Mike Selvey

Micky Stewart

Mike Denness

Michael Vaughan

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Question 8 of 10

8. This Marvellous Michael was famous for his habit of kissing his helmet when he completed a test century. He was a brilliant opening bat, who had a test batting average of 42.83. Who was he? Hint

Mick Malone

Michael Slater

Mick Commaille

Mike Hussey

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Question 9 of 10

9. This great all-rounder only played in seven tests because of South Africa's sporting isolation, but in his first class career he scored 21936 runs and took 1417 wickets. Which of the Marvellous Michaels was he? Hint

Mike Macaulay

Michael Melle

Mike Rindel

Mike Procter

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Question 10 of 10

10. This England test player is remembered as a fast bowler. He represented England 30 times, taking 87 wickets. He was accurate and dependable, yet much under-rated. What was his name? Hint

Micky Stewart

Mike Selvey

Mike Hendrick

Mike Watkinson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these Marvellous Michaels scored 197 against India in the second test of 2002, and followed it up by scoring 195 in the fourth test?

Answer: Michael Vaughan

Michael Vaughan was at the crease for 354 minutes while scoring 197 for England against India in the second test. His innings became his highest first class score of the time. In the fourth test, Vaughan batted for 379 minutes, hitting 29 fours. In partnership with Mark Butcher, he put on 164 for the second wicket, breaking the previous record against India of 118.

Answer: Mike Brearley

Mike Brearley played in 39 tests, scoring 1442 runs at an average of only 22.88. Whilst he was the England captain, his team won 18 tests and only lost 4.

3. This Marvellous Michael played in 79 test matches and scored 10 test centuries. It took 54 innings at test level before he made the first century, though. Who was he?

Answer: Mike Gatting

Sadly, one of the things that Mike Gatting is most remembered for is his unseemly arguement with Pakistani umpire, Shakoor Rana, in 1987. However, he was a powerful hitter, who enjoyed nothing more than hitting spin bowlers out of the ground, and who scored 4409 test runs and 2095 runs in one day internationals.

4. Which Marvellous Michael played in 115 tests, scoring 7728 runs at an average of 37.69?

Answer: Michael Atherton

Colin Cowdrey played in 114 tests, scoring 7624 runs at an average of 44.06. Atherton hit 16 centuries and Cowdrey hit 22 centuries. Atherton's highest score was 185*, while Cowdrey's was 182.

Answer: Michael Holding

One of the fastest bowlers ever, Michael Holding's test career brought him 249 wickets at an average of 23.68. He represented his country sixty times, between 1975 and 1987. He was nicknamed 'The Whispering Death' on account of his lethal bowling, which was especially ferocious to Geoff Boycott in 1981. He subsequently became known as a commentator.

Answer: Michael Bevan

Michael Bevan was born in the Australian Captial Territory in 1970. He represented Australia in 18 tests between 1994 and 1998, when his performance was disappointing in comparison with his successes in the one day game. He made 785 runs at an average of 29.07, and took 29 wickets with his slow left arm bowling.

Answer: Micky Stewart

Micky Stewart played for England between 1962-1964. In his eight tests he made 385 runs, including a top score of 87. In the first class game, however, he hit 49 centuries. He was awarded the OBE in 1998. His son, Alec, was captain of England in fifteen tests between 1993 and 2001.

8. This Marvellous Michael was famous for his habit of kissing his helmet when he completed a test century. He was a brilliant opening bat, who had a test batting average of 42.83. Who was he?

Answer: Michael Slater

Michael Slater was an integral part of the Australian side in the 1990s. He was a very successful test player, who hit more than 5000 runs, including 14 centuries. He was not as successful in the one day game, however, managing only 987 runs in his 42 matches.

Answer: Mike Procter

Mike Procter was born in Durban in 1946. He played for Gloucestershire and Rhodesia as well as South Africa. He was a very talented player, who would have been worthy of being compared with Ian Botham, Richard Hadlee, Imran Khan and Kapil Dev. Although he only made 226 runs in his seven tests, he took 41 wickets at an average of 15.02, including 6-73 against Australia in Port Elizabeth in his final test match.

10. This England test player is remembered as a fast bowler. He represented England 30 times, taking 87 wickets. He was accurate and dependable, yet much under-rated. What was his name?

Answer: Mike Hendrick

Mike Hendrick played for England between 1974 and 1981. He took his test wickets at an average of 25.83, and also took 35 ODI wickets at an average of 19.45. He was chosen as a Wisden cricketer of the year in 1978.
I hope you have enjoyed looking back at some of the famous Michaels and Mikes of the cricket world.

Source: Author Beckyel

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