Sunil Gavaskar Trivia Quiz
He is a former Indian International cricketer who played in the 1970s and the 1980s for the Bombay cricket team as well as the Indian national team. He is one of India's most renown players and he is also seen as a national hero. What do you know about this player? Take our quiz and find out now.
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When was he born?
- A.
January 10, 1949
- B.
June 10, 1949
- C.
July 10, 1949
- D.
July 10, 1950
Correct Answer
C. July 10, 1949Explanation
The correct answer is July 10, 1949.Rate this question:
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- 2.
How tall is he?
- A.
5' 8"
- B.
5' 7"
- C.
5' 6"
- D.
5' 5"
Correct Answer
D. 5' 5"Explanation
The given answer, 5' 5", indicates that the person's height is 5 feet and 5 inches.Rate this question:
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- 3.
When was his test debut?
- A.
On 6/9/1971
- B.
On 6/7/1971
- C.
On 6/3/1971
- D.
On 3/6/1971
Correct Answer
C. On 6/3/1971Explanation
The correct answer is "On 6/3/1971".Rate this question:
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- 4.
When was his ODI debut?
- A.
On 13/6/1974
- B.
On 20/7/1970
- C.
On 12/7/1974
- D.
On 13/7/1974
Correct Answer
D. On 13/7/1974Explanation
The correct answer is "On 13/7/1974". This means that the person's ODI debut took place on the 13th of July in 1974.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Who is he married to?
- A.
Marshnail Gavaskar
- B.
Marshel Gavaskar
- C.
Maria Gavaskar
- D.
Marchnail Gavaskar
Correct Answer
A. Marshnail GavaskarExplanation
The correct answer is Marshnail Gavaskar.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What's its career batting stats?
- A.
Ball catcher
- B.
Runner
- C.
Right-handed batsman
- D.
Left-handed batsman
Correct Answer
C. Right-handed batsmanExplanation
The given answer "Right-handed batsman" suggests that the career batting stats refer to the player's performance as a batsman. Being a right-handed batsman indicates that the player predominantly uses their right hand to hold the bat and make shots. This information is crucial in understanding the player's style and technique while batting, as it can affect their ability to face different types of bowlers and play various shots.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What's his nickname?
- A.
Sunny
- B.
Bonny
- C.
Funny
- D.
Stunny
Correct Answer
A. SunnyExplanation
The correct answer is Sunny because the question is asking for the person's nickname, and out of the given options, Sunny is the only one that can be a nickname.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Where was he born?
- A.
In South Africa
- B.
In London
- C.
In Bombay
- D.
In Mumbai
Correct Answer
D. In MumbaiExplanation
The correct answer is "In Mumbai" because Mumbai is a city in India and the question is asking about the birthplace of the person.Rate this question:
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- 9.
In how many LA competition did he participate in?
- A.
151
- B.
160
- C.
175
- D.
180
Correct Answer
A. 151Explanation
The given answer, 151, suggests that the person in question participated in 151 LA competitions.Rate this question:
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When was he restored for captaincy?
- A.
During the 1977-78 season
- B.
During the 1978-79 season
- C.
During the 1979-80 season
- D.
During the 1980-81 season
Correct Answer
C. During the 1979-80 seasonExplanation
The question asks about the time when he was restored for captaincy. The answer states that he was restored for captaincy during the 1979-80 season.Rate this question:
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