Pit you wits, here's another mini quiz

[Robb]

Was it Mike Watkinson?

[Robb]

)Which player took the catch that secured the Ashes for England in 1987?

Richards

2)Which Australian umpire called Muttiah Muralitharan for throwing in Adelaide in 1999?
Darryl Hare

3)Who was the first English test cricketer to be fined for misconduct during a test match?
Mike Gatting

4)Who was the only English spinner to take a wicket in the 1998 series against South Africa?
Robert Croft

[Zainub]

Originally Posted by Robb

Was it Mike Watkinson?

You're getting close, although that is not the right answer. As a hint, here is the complete quote:

"I think I probably embarrassed Freddie by going on about his qualities to the senior players in those days. But I felt a responsibility, having sat in his parents' front room and sold Lanchashire to them. I suppose I treated him like a son. He's always been unbelievably polite and respectful to me whenever we've seen each other in later years and I admit I've got a soft spot for him. I admit that's coloured my judgement at times. The Lanchashire lads used to tell me that I'd have him opening the batting and bowling at both ends one day!"

[Zainub]

Originally Posted by Robb

Which player took the catch that secured the Ashes for England in 1987?
Richards

I'm sorry, that's not the answer I was looking for.

Originally Posted by Robb

2)Which Australian umpire called Muttiah Muralitharan for throwing in Adelaide in 1999?
Darryl Hare

Incorrect again. It wasn't Darryl Hare.

Originally Posted by Robb

3)Who was the first English test cricketer to be fined for misconduct during a test match?
Mike Gatting

No again, it wasn't Gatting.

Originally Posted by Robb

4)Who was the only English spinner to take a wicket in the 1998 series against South Africa?
Robert Croft

Hard luck Robb, even that's incorrect.

[Statto]

Was the coach lloyd?
The 1987 catch: GC Small?
Spinner vs SA: Giles?

[Zainub]

Yes, it was David Llyod.

And yes again, that catch was indeed taken by Gladstone Small, he also took a five wicket haul in that test match

And yes once again, Ashley Giles was the only English spinner to take a wicket during that eventful series in 1998.

No wonder you call your self Sttato ;-)

[David W]

[quote=Zainub Razvi]

2)Which Australian umpire called Muttiah Muralitharan for throwing in Adelaide in 1999?

ross emmerson?

[Statto]

Originally Posted by Zainub Razvi

No wonder you call your self Sttato ;-)

Its actually my nickname at cricket because I do all the averages / fantasy team etc. I organise them all but dont seem to win much

[Zainub]

[quote=David W ]

Originally Posted by Zainub Razvi

2)Which Australian umpire called Muttiah Muralitharan for throwing in Adelaide in 1999?

ross emmerson?

That is the correct answer David, it was indeed Rose Emmerson.

[David W]

Try this one-


Name the only test cricketer to be hanged for murder!