Wikipedia:WikiProject Cricket/Quiz/archive58

Q1141
Who, was once mentioned as a bowler just like his name - neither here, nor there? Ovshake (talk) 19:06, 22 December 2009 (UTC)
 * This sounds like a Cunis remark. Johnlp (talk) 20:40, 22 December 2009 (UTC)
 * How about Heath Te-Ihi-O-Te-Rangi Davis Sumant81 (talk) 02:03, 23 December 2009 (UTC)
 * I'm glad someone took the time to include in Davis's article that he is friends with former NSW player Rodney Davison. It will no doubt settle any number of arguments. --Roisterer (talk) 04:24, 23 December 2009 (UTC)

It is indeed Bob Cunis. Neither here, nor there, remember? Ovshake (talk) 04:05, 23 December 2009 (UTC)
 * By the way, Cunis' Wikipedia page mentions that the quote was by Alan Gibson. However, Barry Johnston's Wit of Cricket mentions that the quote was by Alan Ross. Can someone confirm? Ovshake (talk) 04:09, 23 December 2009 (UTC)
 * I don't have the latest Wisden in front of me but it discusses the quote in Cunis's obituary. IF no one else gets a chance to look, I'll check on it when I get home and report back. --Roisterer (talk) 04:24, 23 December 2009 (UTC)

And funnily enough the cricinfo obituary report attributes it to John Arlott !!! Sumant81 (talk) 04:35, 23 December 2009 (UTC)
 * There was some correspondence in The Wisden Cricketer when Cunis died and John Woodcock, former Times correspondent, editor of Wisden and the Sage of Longparish, descended from his lofty heights to confirm that it was indeed Alan Ross. Johnlp (talk) 08:32, 23 December 2009 (UTC)
 * Yes, I remember the two of us discussing this, and removing the attribution to Gibson from Gibson's own article. I thought I had corrected it in Cunis's article as well. Maybe someone, trying to be helpful, subsequently uncorrected it! I imagibe that Gibson had read it in Ross's original newspaper piece and saved it up to subsequently use in commentary. JH (talk page) 09:55, 23 December 2009 (UTC)

Does Michael Atherton read this? :"like Bob Cunis, the New Zealand bowler of long ago, he seems neither one thing nor t’other." Abeer.ag (talk) 19:20, 23 December 2009 (UTC)

Cricinfo is right, it IS John Arlott. He may not have been the first, possibly, and I wish I could cite the source, but I listen to TMS on radio a lot, and I heard an archive clip the BBC has, of John Arlott. So while I cannot cite it, it exists, it is there for those who know how to exhume these things. :) It is every bit as funny as the 'legover' moment, and the words etched into my memory: "Funny name, Cunis, neither one thing nor the other." Followed by a moment of stunned silence then some barely restrained mirth from various parts of the commentary box. His delivery was laconic and musing, almost dreamlike, which heightened the effect. 86.151.56.52 (talk) 02:54, 20 February 2013 (UTC)

Q1142
This is quite a long sequence of names, but we're only concerned with getting the last one which was added to the sequence. The three previous names in the sequence (nearest to the last one added) are Jack Brown, Walter Coote Hedley and Vallance Jupp, with Jupp the most recent. There are two possible answers, and I'll accept either. This isn't a terribly international question, but the answer(s) are readily available through our usual friendly internet sources. Johnlp (talk) 21:31, 23 December 2009 (UTC)
 * Of course, everyone may be on holiday. But if a clue is needed... A similar sequence in a different part of the globe would end Norbert Phillips, Richard Niehuus, and Graeme Wood, with Wood the last in this (somewhat shorter) sequence. Johnlp (talk) 16:46, 24 December 2009 (UTC)
 * Always nice when you have a question that lasts more than six minutes, eh, John! WillE (talk) 21:58, 26 December 2009 (UTC)
 * Indeed. Johnlp (talk) 09:54, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
 * All right, then, another clue. The instances involving Brown, Hedley and Jupp happened early in the 1899, 1905 and 1921 seasons respectively. Think which more recent season has something in common with those seasons and you may be on the way... Johnlp (talk) 14:53, 27 December 2009 (UTC)

Is this a record achievable only by groups of three? Ovshake (talk) 15:34, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
 * No. It's an individual I'm after who did something that quite a few people had done before: 17 of them, in fact - the latest of these 17 being Brown in 1899, Hedley in 1905 and Jupp in 1921. This latest instance is much more recent than any of these. The other earlier instances (before Brown in 1899) go right back to the start of organised cricket in England... Johnlp (talk) 17:36, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
 * So the thing maybe is to think what happened in English cricket and in the organisation of cricket in England (and Wales) in 1899, 1905 and 1921, which is an event that has only happened once since, and then see where Brown, Hedley and Jupp fit in - and then which the next name in the sequence might be... Simples. Johnlp (talk) 01:10, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
 * Richard Montgomerie (or) Tim Boon ? Sumant81 (talk) 03:39, 28 December 2009 (UTC)

Correct. Well done. These are the players to receive the first ball bowled in first-class cricket by newly-elevated teams: Worcestershire's first match in 1899 was against Yorkshire, and Brown faced the first ball; Northamptonshire in 1905 bowled first to Hedley of Hampshire; Glamorgan in 1921 faced Jupp, then of Sussex; and then in 1992, Durham's first ball as a first-class team went to Montgomerie of Oxford University, and the first ball in a County Championship match went to Boon of Leicestershire. The Australian sequence above has the recipients of the first Sheffield Shield balls bowled by respectively Queensland, Western Australia and Tasmania. Phew. Congrats and over to you. Johnlp (talk) 10:04, 28 December 2009 (UTC)

Q1143
Shane Watson by getting dropped on 99 in the ongoing test match avoided making the 22nd half century for the team since Mike Hussey made a hundred in the Ashes .Quite simply tell me. 1.What is the maximum 50s made by a player between 2 100s 2.What is the maximum 50s made by a player after his last 100. You can give me the names,but only the numbers will fetch you the points. Sumant81 (talk) 04:22, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
 * A guess from looking at high number of 50s, low tons: 1) Stephen Fleming or Alan Knott with 14 and 2) Arjuna Ranatunga with 22? The-Pope (talk) 06:13, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
 * You got the second part correct,not the first,full points and turn to the person who gets part one :) Sumant81 (talk) 08:27, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
 * It is just the numbers I want,so you can make a guess .The record for first part is also held by an Australian.Sumant81 (talk) 02:56, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
 * Allan Border's 21? Harrias (talk) 11:07, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
 * Absolutely. 21 is the answer.Allan Border had 21 50s in a 4 year stretch between 1988-92.Your turn now Sumant81 (talk) 11:40, 30 December 2009 (UTC)

Q1144
Okay, let me step in. This is a sitter, so should count as a new year gift. What has been named after Wally Grout? Ovshake (talk) 12:32, 2 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Grout, a large 				seeded barley variety. "Named after the formidable  				Australian wicket keeper Wally Grout, the variety is high  				yielding, quick maturing and disease resistant." Abeer.ag (talk) 19:21, 2 January 2010 (UTC)

I had no idea about this, but I'd give it to you. They have the Wally Grout urinals at the SCG. Over to you, though. Ovshake (talk) 16:06, 3 January 2010 (UTC)
 * I think a picture of the Wally Grout urinals is required for Grout's article. Can any Sydney based Wikipedians oblige? --Roisterer (talk) 01:16, 4 January 2010 (UTC)

Q1145
Sarwan, Richards, Sehwag, Crowe, _______? Abeer.ag (talk) 10:04, 5 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Don Bradman Sumant81 (talk) 10:11, 5 January 2010 (UTC)
 * That was really quick, and is correct. Abeer.ag (talk) 10:20, 5 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Nah, the yardstick is three minutes... but an explanation would be nice!WillE 17:20, 5 January 2010 (UTC)
 * 290s in test cricket. Sumant81 (talk) 13:14, 5 January 2010 (UTC)

Q1146
In the recently concluded 1st Test at Centurion there were 2 advertisements on the field of play .One of them was that of the official sponsor Castle Lager.What was the other possibly a first of it's kind? Sumant81 (talk) 02:50, 6 January 2010 (UTC)
 * A picture of Ntini, commemorating his 100th test. Abeer.ag (talk) 07:27, 6 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Absolutely correct,It had a pic of Ntini with the words Inqaba Makhaya written on it,probably the first time that the player playing had his picture on the field of play..:) Sumant81 (talk) 08:47, 6 January 2010 (UTC)
 * KP had his picture on the advertisement boards didn't he in a recent test series? Maybe the Ashes if I remember correctly... :)
 * Advertisement boards I am sure there are many more instances,on the field of play itself,right on the ground I can't recall ever seeing one.Sumant81 (talk) 13:37, 6 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Oh I'm sorry, I see what you mean now I've taken a look at the pic of Ntini :P Schumi  555  16:04, 6 January 2010 (UTC)

Does anyone have a link? Ovshake (talk) 18:41, 6 January 2010 (UTC)
 * On the video highlights here. Schumi  555  11:18, 7 January 2010 (UTC)

I won't have internet access for a couple of days, can someone else ask a question. Thanks Abeer.ag (talk) 06:43, 8 January 2010 (UTC)

Q1147
Might jump in, if it's ok. In 1982-83 f-c cricket what did DW Hookes achieve ? &mdash; Wattmaster (talk) 07:15, 9 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Fastest hundred in terms of balls faced. WillE (talk) 07:21, 9 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Not what I'm looking for, but you are getting warm. &mdash; Wattmaster (talk) 07:27, 9 January 2010 (UTC)
 * He scored the first century in an Australia/Sri Lanka Test. --Roisterer (talk) 22:18, 11 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Clue : It's probably unique in f-c what he acheived and would be pretty hard to better. Think seasonal. &mdash; Wattmaster (talk) 06:41, 12 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Wild guess - 1000 runs before Christmas? MC Rocks (talk) 08:29, 12 January 2010 (UTC)
 * How about achieving something like hundred in each innings for the 3rd time? Sumant81 (talk) 10:05, 12 January 2010 (UTC)
 * BUMP!!!!!WillE (talk) 21:06, 14 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Clue : It does involve scoring and can be found both home & away &mdash; Wattmaster (talk) 23:59, 14 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Another Clue : Have a closer look at the 5 100s he scored in 1982-83 &mdash; Wattmaster (talk) 12:42, 15 January 2010 (UTC)
 * In each of those 100s he scored 100 runs in a session ? Sumant81 (talk) 13:46, 15 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Correct. 4 of his 100s were scored Lunch-Tea Session and 1 was Tea-Stumps Session, it would have to be unique for f-c cricket for a player to have scored all their seasons 100s in a session. over to you Sumant81. &mdash; Wattmaster (talk) 23:43, 15 January 2010 (UTC)

Q1148
Rule 3?

What did Ray East do that upset Mickey Edwards' concentration? WillE (talk) 23:37, 19 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Is the answer related to the cycling story? .Could not find a cricketer by name Mickey Edwards as well ?Sumant81 (talk) 02:25, 20 January 2010 (UTC)
 * No, no bicycles here. Michael Edwards used to play for Surrey. WillE (talk) 17:57, 20 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Ray East wasn't hurt but ended up on his back. Why? WillE (talk) 21:45, 21 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Isn't anyone playing anymore? :o( Ray East reacted comically to something that, in London at the time because of political events, would cause people to start, thereby upsetting Edwards' concentration. WillE (talk) 08:56, 23 January 2010 (UTC)
 * OK. Edwards had fought his way to about 40, when a car backfired. With the IRA active at the time, anything with a loud noise caused a minor panic. In this case, at the Oval, Ray East fell to the ground as if he'd benn shot in the back. THe Essex team and the non striker thought this was hilarious, but poor Mickey's concetration was broken. Ray East told this story in his book, "A Funny Turn". WillE (talk) 08:27, 24 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Ah. I always wondered who it was who bought that single copy of that book... ;-) Johnlp (talk) 14:24, 24 January 2010 (UTC)

Can someone put this quiz out of ventilator? Ovshake (talk) 11:45, 27 January 2010 (UTC)
 * I'd love to find a reference to Eric Idle playing Cricket and then do a gag question about this quiz shuffling off this mortal coil and joining the choir invisible. Thanks, everyone - it's been a blast. WillE (talk) 21:08, 27 January 2010 (UTC)

Q1149
Not so fast... Three matches here, somehow linked to the last question: this one; this one; and this one. Which fourth match completes the series to date? Johnlp (talk) 23:19, 27 January 2010 (UTC)
 * They were Tests in which the runs scored totalled 1148. But I've no idea how to find out which the fourth such match was, so I'll let someone else answer that and claim the prize. JH (talk page) 20:18, 28 January 2010 (UTC)
 * I've been brave, and for the first time grappled with Statguru, and I rteckon that the answer is Australia v New Zealand at Brisbane beginning on 7 Nov 1997. JH (talk page) 20:28, 28 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Excellent. Well done. I thought if the quiz was going to declare (or be all out) for 1148, then we'd see what other games had reached that and gone no further. But now the question doesn't arise... or does it? Over to you. Johnlp (talk) 21:06, 28 January 2010 (UTC)

Q1150
What do Stuart Meaker and EW Swanton have in common? JH (talk page) 21:40, 28 January 2010 (UTC)
 * The only 2 FC cricketers to attend Cranleigh School (Harry Calder receiving a Wisden Cricketer of the Year award despite never playing FC cricket?&mdash;MDCollins (talk) 22:59, 28 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Well done. That they both attended Cranleigh School is what I was looking for. I'm not sure if they are the only two f-c cricketers to do so. It's of interest to me because I live in Cranleigh - though I never went to Cranleigh School. Over to you. JH (talk page) 09:06, 29 January 2010 (UTC)

Q1151
Thanks. What connects these two matches: and ?&mdash;MDCollins (talk) 10:32, 29 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Did a seagull fly off with a bail in the other county match as well ? Sumant81 (talk) 13:05, 29 January 2010 (UTC)

My knowledge on birds is extremely limited, but do they really get seagulls at Cardiff? Ovshake (talk) 13:51, 29 January 2010 (UTC)
 * I've certainly been attacked by them at Llandudno and Colwyn Bay in North Wales, so I don't see why not! WillE (talk) 18:14, 29 January 2010 (UTC)
 * You certainly do get seagulls there: hundreds of them down by the docks. And you get Bluebirds too. Johnlp (talk) 21:21, 29 January 2010 (UTC)
 * I'm going to give it to Sumant - Seagulls disrupting play is what I was looking for. The other match saw a flock of >200 invade the pitch forcing "seagulls stop play" &mdash;MDCollins (talk) 00:59, 30 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Remind me of Q851 (but that's interesting to see that several occurences of such a disrupting incident occured) OrangeKnight (talk) 10:58, 30 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Give me time till the end of the weekend to ask a new one.I am travelling a bit.In the meantime if someone wants to ask,please go ahead.Sumant81 (talk) 16:16, 30 January 2010 (UTC)

Q1152
I'll ask one. After Woolmer died in 2007, it was rumoured that he was murdered. Naturally, Pakistan had to struggle to find a new coach. In the weeks immediately after his death, there was a very bad joke going around that only an English cricketer of the 1980s had come forward to become the coach of Pakistan. Who & why ? Tintin 02:13, 31 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Time for the first hint - the rest were hesitant because Woolmer was believed to have been murdered. How ? Tintin 15:03, 31 January 2010 (UTC)

Gladstone Small for his "unstranglable" neck? Ovshake (talk) 09:34, 1 February 2010 (UTC)
 * What a nice guess ! And here I was thinking would it be some cricketer nicknamed strangler,choker etc,I infact thought about David Lloyd for his we flipping murdered them remark!!Sumant81 (talk) 10:14, 1 February 2010 (UTC)
 * Yes, Small was the only one who wasn't afraid of getting strangled :-) Tintin 11:19, 1 February 2010 (UTC)

Q1153
According to Jim Laker, who should be thankful because his father wasn't a fan of West Bromwich Albion? Ovshake (talk) 16:43, 1 February 2010 (UTC)
 * Michael Colin Cowdrey a.k.a MCC ? (had his father been a fan of West Bromwich Albion, he could have been named WBA Cowdrey, but I don't know why it could be a problem...) OrangeKnight (talk) 19:33, 1 February 2010 (UTC)
 * Everton Weekes? wisems (talk) 19:40, 1 February 2010 (UTC)
 * Aargh, I wrote that in the Weekes's article but got her too late to answer. --Roisterer (talk) 22:15, 1 February 2010 (UTC)

Weekes indeed. Over to Wisems. Ovshake (talk) 06:57, 2 February 2010 (UTC)

Q1154
Complete this list of captains whose teams have achieved something very specific in Tests against England in the last 40 years: ?, Waqar Younis, Stephen Fleming, Mahela Jayawardene, Graeme Smith? wisems (talk) 08:29, 2 February 2010 (UTC)
 * Rahul Dravid ? Sumant81 (talk) 16:56, 2 February 2010 (UTC)
 * No, not Dravid. Just to clarify, this is not a complete all-time list - I'm just looking for the most recent occurrence before the four named captains. And as a hint, the question is inspired by the Smith case, which happened last month. wisems (talk) 18:53, 2 February 2010 (UTC)
 * Time for another hint? The feat in Smith's case was South Africa winning the Johannesburg Test and its impact on the series result. wisems (talk) 18:42, 4 February 2010 (UTC)
 * Drawing the last Test to draw the series as well ? Ian Chappell in 1972? OrangeKnight (talk) 19:08, 4 February 2010 (UTC)
 * I'm guessing you meant winning the last Test to draw the series. But yes - Chappelli is right. Although it had happened in three shorter series early in the 2000s, the recent series in South Africa was the first time in series of 4 or more Tests that England had been one up with one to play but not won the series since the 1972 Ashes. wisems (talk) 19:43, 4 February 2010 (UTC)
 * (Sorry for the mistake, winning I meant indeed) I'd be happy if someone else could ask a question... I'll be off for a few day. Thanks a lot! OrangeKnight (talk) 19:58, 4 February 2010 (UTC)

Q1155
I might step in then. A Test player was surprisingly not picked for an Ashes tour and went out and drowned his sorrows. A bit too much as it turned out as he arrested for public drunkeness and brought before a judge. When the judge heard what happened he said "when I heard you weren't picked I went out and got drunk as well" and let the player go free. Name said player. --Roisterer (talk) 21:59, 8 February 2010 (UTC)
 * Graham Yallop ? Sumant81 (talk) 03:19, 9 February 2010 (UTC)
 * Right nationality but from an earlier time period. --Roisterer (talk) 05:12, 9 February 2010 (UTC)
 * Albert Trott? WillE (talk) 23:32, 9 February 2010 (UTC)
 * Or Sid Barnes? WillE (talk) 23:33, 9 February 2010 (UTC)
 * Sid Barnes is closer in time to the chap in question. The player's fine article mentions the surprise/controversy over his non-selection and notes that the player selected instead made a couple of crucial errors in the field. --Roisterer (talk) 01:19, 10 February 2010 (UTC)

Keith Miller? Ovshake (talk) 08:12, 10 February 2010 (UTC)
 * Not Miller either. The crucial errors in the field is the key here, I'd say. --Roisterer (talk) 09:55, 10 February 2010 (UTC)
 * Jim Burke?? Johnlp (talk) 00:35, 11 February 2010 (UTC)
 * Not Burke either. The tour he missed was pre-war. --Roisterer (talk) 04:21, 11 February 2010 (UTC)
 * Victor Trumper ? Sonix768 (talk) 08:47, 11 February 2010 (UTC)
 * Pre-WWII. --Roisterer (talk) 12:34, 11 February 2010 (UTC)

Bill Woodfull? Ovshake (talk) 16:55, 11 February 2010 (UTC)
 * If you had said Bert Oldfield, I would have said "getting warmer". --Roisterer (talk) 23:18, 11 February 2010 (UTC)
 * Don Tallon. Johnlp (talk) 23:28, 11 February 2010 (UTC)
 * And Don Tallon is right on. Tallon wasn't picked for the 1938 Ashes, with Barnett getting the nod instead. Queensland was outraged and Barnett went on to drop some crucial catches. I got the information from The Great Laurie Nash by EA Wallish. --Roisterer (talk) 02:51, 12 February 2010 (UTC)

Q1156
Which cricketer was given the nickname "Depardieu" on account of his appearance, disliked it, and allegedly threatened a touring team with a gun for using it? Johnlp (talk) 08:13, 12 February 2010 (UTC)
 * Brian McMillan Harrias (talk) 09:20, 12 February 2010 (UTC)
 * Correct. Over to you. Johnlp (talk) 09:35, 12 February 2010 (UTC)
 * Which team did he allegedly threaten with a gun? --Roisterer (talk) 09:49, 12 February 2010 (UTC)
 * The incident is in Shane Warne's book on the top 100 Test cricketers: he says it was an Australian team touring South Africa, and that the "threat" caused some alarm until McMillan stopped shouting and starting laughing. Johnlp (talk) 11:19, 12 February 2010 (UTC)

When I first read the question, the name that immediately came to my mind was Bruce Pairaudeau. :D Ovshake (talk) 11:08, 12 February 2010 (UTC)

Q1157
I retired from international cricket with averages over 50 in both Test and Twenty20 cricket, and just under 50 in ODIs. I played a large number of matches against England, both home and away, including my last match of each format. I finished my career as captain of my national side, and hugely influential within the game. Despite this, I was never named as Wisden Cricketer of the Year. Who am I? Harrias (talk) 13:01, 14 February 2010 (UTC)
 * Inzamam ul Haq ? Sonix768 (talk) 13:44, 14 February 2010 (UTC)
 * No, his final matches weren't against England. Harrias (talk) 13:48, 14 February 2010 (UTC)
 * hmm.. ok..have to do more research then. Is it a female cricketer you are taking about as they are also been included in WCotY honours from this year onwards (Claire Taylor being the first woman)? Sonix768 (talk) 13:57, 14 February 2010 (UTC)
 * I don't think any male players fit the description. The closest I can find is Karen Rolton, although she was replaced as Australia captain by Jodie Fields a little while before her (Rolton's) recent retirement. wisems (talk) 14:03, 14 February 2010 (UTC)
 * It is Rolton; and I was just coming here to note my mistake regarding captaincy. Still, you got it nevertheless! Harrias (talk) 14:08, 14 February 2010 (UTC)

Q1158
Something happened earlier this month that has now happened seven times in all international cricket - twice in 1930, and then four more times in August 2008. What was it? wisems (talk) 16:04, 14 February 2010 (UTC)
 * Was it Australia's win against Pakistan in the 2nd test in Sydney, when they came from more than 200 behind on the first innings to win? MC Rocks (talk) 23:24, 14 February 2010 (UTC)
 * No, not that. As a clue, the four occurrences in August 2008 all happened in a spell of three days. wisems (talk) 07:18, 15 February 2010 (UTC)
 * The same team playing two international matches on the same day? Ovshake (talk) 18:24, 15 February 2010 (UTC)

In 1930 England playing tests simultaneously against New Zealand and West Indies (the New Zealand tests had started on 10.1 and 21.2, the West Indies tests on 11.1 and 21.2). In August 2008 Netherlands played Kenya and Canada on 2.2, Bermuda played Scotland and Ireland on 3.2, Kenya played Ireland and Scotland on 4.2, Scotland played Netherlands and Kenya on 4.2. On 13.2.2010. Ireland played Netherlands and Afghanistan. Ovshake (talk) 18:33, 15 February 2010 (UTC)
 * Exactly right - well done! It's the same team playing two international matches on the same day, which (apart from the split England team of 1929-30) has only become feasible with the advent of Twenty20. Over to Ovshake. wisems (talk) 19:50, 15 February 2010 (UTC)
 * Whats 2.2 ,3.2 and all in August 2008 matches? Sonix768 (talk) 14:37, 16 February 2010 (UTC)
 * They're supposed to be the dates I think, except they should read 2.8 (2 Aug), 3.8 (3 Aug) etc.&mdash;MDCollins (talk) 15:34, 16 February 2010 (UTC)

My apologies. Ovshake (talk) 16:19, 16 February 2010 (UTC)

Q1159
Who, after a benefit match, made the following announcement?
 * "... thanks everyone who donated to today's benefit collection, which raised one thousand two hundred and thirty pounds thirty pence, seventy Canadian cents, fifty pesetas, one Kenyan shilling and two Iranian shekels." Ovshake (talk) 02:53, 16 February 2010 (UTC)

This is one of those cricketers who presumably wrote better than he played. Ovshake (talk) 16:19, 16 February 2010 (UTC)
 * Trevor Bailey ?? Sumant81 (talk) 17:29, 16 February 2010 (UTC)
 * It has to be someone whose benefit was in 1971 or later, from the "one thousand two hundred and thirty pounds thirty pence". Before that, the currency hadn't been decimalised, and it wouldn't have been thirty pence but six shillings. It sounds like the sort of thing that Ray East might have said. JH (talk page) 22:07, 16 February 2010 (UTC)
 * I've never read Derek Pringle but surely he couldn't have written any worse than he played. --Roisterer (talk) 22:44, 16 February 2010 (UTC)

He wasn't an international cricketer, but his autobiography actually won at least one award. I suppose that's a big hint. And JH is correct about the post-1971 bit. Ovshake (talk) 06:52, 17 February 2010 (UTC)
 * simon Hughes? --Roisterer (talk) 07:08, 17 February 2010 (UTC)

It indeed is Hughes. Over to you. Ovshake (talk) 08:59, 17 February 2010 (UTC)

Q1160
According to the biography of Kim Hughes, Golden Boy, who was the only Australian cricketer to refuse an offer to join the rebel tour of South Africa on moral grounds? --Roisterer (talk) 11:47, 17 February 2010 (UTC)
 * Mike Whitney Sumant81 (talk) 13:33, 17 February 2010 (UTC)
 * Easy one that. In the book, Whitney also mentions that it is a belief within his family they have Aboriginal lineage, which is of interest, particularly as Dan Christian gets his call up. --Roisterer (talk) 23:30, 17 February 2010 (UTC)