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1.

Who won the test series played between South Africa and Australia in 1910-11?
- A.
  
  South Africa
- B.
  
  Australia
- C.
  
  It was drawn
- D.
  
  The teams never played
Correct Answer
B. Australia

Explanation
Australia won the test series played between South Africa and Australia in 1910-11.

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2.

Five English cricketers went on strike in 1896, what did they want?
- A.
  
  More pay
- B.
  
  Longer breaks
- C.
  
  Cold drinks
- D.
  
  8 ball overs
Correct Answer
A. More pay

Explanation
The five English cricketers went on strike in 1896 because they wanted more pay. This suggests that they were dissatisfied with their current salaries and believed they deserved higher compensation for their skills and efforts.

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3.

W L Murdoch scored the first ever test double century in what year?
- A.
  
  1856
- B.
  
  1910
- C.
  
  1884
- D.
  
  1902
Correct Answer
C. 1884

Explanation
In 1884, W L Murdoch scored the first ever test double century. This means that he scored over 200 runs in a single innings during a test match. This was a significant achievement in the history of cricket as it had never been done before. Murdoch's accomplishment paved the way for future players to strive for similar milestones and set a benchmark for excellence in the sport.

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4.

When was the first 5 test series between Australia and England played in Australia?
- A.
  
  1894-95
- B.
  
  1902-03
- C.
  
  1882-83
- D.
  
  1905-06
Correct Answer
A. 1894-95

Explanation
The first 5 test series between Australia and England was played in Australia in 1894-95.

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5.

In what season was "Stumpcam" introduced?
- A.
  
  1976
- B.
  
  1971
- C.
  
  1990
- D.
  
  1988-89
Correct Answer
D. 1988-89

Explanation
The correct answer is 1988-89. This is the only option that indicates a specific time period, suggesting that "Stumpcam" was introduced during the cricket season of 1988-89. The other options provide specific years or a range of years, but they do not indicate a particular season.

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6.

At the MCG in March 1979 a bowler took 9-86, with the last 7 wickets falling for only 1 run. Who was it?
- A.
  
  Dennis Lillee
- B.
  
  Gary Gilmour
- C.
  
  Sarfraz Nawaz
- D.
  
  Michael Holding
Correct Answer
C. Sarfraz Nawaz

Explanation
Sarfraz Nawaz is the correct answer because he took 9-86 at the MCG in March 1979. Additionally, the fact that the last 7 wickets fell for only 1 run suggests an exceptional bowling performance by Sarfraz Nawaz.

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7.

In what year did Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar make his 30th test century?
- A.
  
  1976
- B.
  
  1977
- C.
  
  1983
- D.
  
  1980
Correct Answer
C. 1983

Explanation
Sunil Gavaskar made his 30th test century in the year 1983.

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8.

Pakistani batsman Zaheer Abbas made 235 not out against India at Lahore in what year?
- A.
  
  1978
- B.
  
  1981
- C.
  
  1974
- D.
  
  1971
Correct Answer
A. 1978

Explanation
Zaheer Abbas made 235 not out against India at Lahore in the year 1978.

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9.

Ian Botham made the fastest ever test double century against India in 1982. How many balls did it take?
- A.
  
  191
- B.
  
  246
- C.
  
  220
- D.
  
  154
Correct Answer
C. 220

Explanation
Ian Botham took 220 balls to make the fastest ever test double century against India in 1982.

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10.

Bill O'Reilly and Clarrie Grimmett played their last series together in what year?
- A.
  
  1935-36
- B.
  
  1943-44
- C.
  
  1928-29
- D.
  
  1947-48
Correct Answer
A. 1935-36

Explanation
Bill O'Reilly and Clarrie Grimmett played their last series together in the year 1935-36.

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Are You A True Cricket Follower? Trivia Quiz

Who won the test series played between South Africa and Australia in 1910-11?

Five English cricketers went on strike in 1896, what did they want?

W L Murdoch scored the first ever test double century in what year?

When was the first 5 test series between Australia and England played in Australia?

In what season was "Stumpcam" introduced?

At the MCG in March 1979 a bowler took 9-86, with the last 7 wickets falling for only 1 run. Who was it?

In what year did Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar make his 30th test century?

Pakistani batsman Zaheer Abbas made 235 not out against India at Lahore in what year?

Ian Botham made the fastest ever test double century against India in 1982. How many balls did it take?

Bill O'Reilly and Clarrie Grimmett played their last series together in what year?