Saturday, January 30, 2010

Amit's ... Did You Know ........... (8)

Cricket Trivia from the Web ... International facts regarding Cricketers

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Who is the only Indian Test cricketer to have been born in Brazil..?

Ashok Gandotra was born on Noember 24, 1948 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He played one Test each, against New Zealand and Australia in 1969-70 without much success.

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Who is the only Indian Test cricketer to have been born in Afghanistan..?

The flamboyant Salim Durrani was born on December 111, 1934 in Kabul, Afghanistan. His exploits are legendary with Durrani bowling the great Sir Gary Sobers for duck during the successful Windies tour of 1971 ... a highlight remembered even today.

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Who was the cricketer called as the "Black Bradman" ..?

Former West Indies batting legend George Headley was known as the "Black Bradman, for his amazing feats during the thirties against England and Australia. He had an average of 60.83 in 22 tests with 10 centuries.

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