Cricket Basics
What shape is a cricket ball?
Round
Who is known as the "Little Master" in Indian cricket?
Sunil Gavaskar
Which country won the first Cricket World Cup in 1975?
West Indies
Which two countries play the Ashes?
England and Australia
Which Australian ground traditionally hosts the Boxing Day Test?
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
What colour is the ball usually in Test cricket?
Red
Which Australian cricketer was nicknamed "The Don"?
Don Bradman
Who was bowled for a duck in his final Ashes innings, ending with an average of 99.94?
Don Bradman
What sport is the Ashes played in?
Cricket
Which English ground is known as the “Home of Cricket”?
Lord's
How many players are on a cricket team during a match?
11
Which England all-rounder inspired the 1981 Ashes comeback, known as "Botham's Ashes"?
Ian Botham
Which player scored 135* to win the Headingley Test in 2019?
Ben Stokes
What is the name of the trophy for the Ashes?
The Ashes urn
Which Australian ground is nicknamed “The Gabba”?
Brisbane Cricket Ground
What is the name of the protective gear worn on the legs by batsmen?
Pads
Which West Indian player was famous for his destructive batting and nickname “Universe Boss”?
Chris Gayle
Who took all 10 wickets in an innings during the 1956 Ashes?
Jim Laker
Where is the original Ashes urn kept?
Lord's Cricket Ground
In which country is the Eden Gardens stadium located?
India
What is the term for when a batsman is dismissed without scoring any runs?
Duck
Who bowled the famous “Ball of the Century” in the 1993 Ashes?
Shane Warne
What is the highest individual score in a One Day International match?
264 (by Rohit Sharma)
How many Test matches are usually played in an Ashes series?
Five
Which English ground hosted the first-ever Ashes Test in 1882?
The Oval