Thursday, September 26, 2013

Cricket- Football Quiz: 30

This tactical system which literally meant 'door-bolt' in Italian was successfully deployed by Internazionale in the 1960s who used it to grind out small-score wins against their opponents. In this system, a highly organized and effective backline defense focused on nullifying opponents' attacks and preventing goal-scoring opportunities.

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Cricket- Football Quiz: 29

Having been termed as 'The Strokeless Wonder' as a 20 year-old, he went on to successfully represent his country for more than 15 years playing more than 50 Test Matches and more than 100 ODIs in the process. He was capable of mixing dogged defence with brilliant stroke making, so much so that he is considered by many as one of the best ever players of spins having hammered both Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne during his impressive career. Identify the cricketer.

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Cricket- Football Quiz: 28

This stadium belonging to one of the European Clubs has solar power plant integrated to it capable of generating 7,00,000 kWh. The electricity powers the stadium and some houses around it. There is a shopping center just below the playing field that is one of the largest shopping centers in the country. The stadium also includes schools, homes, a fitness center, several gyms, restaurants and a parking facility with over 700 places. Identify the stadium.

Monday, September 2, 2013

Cricket- Football Quiz: 27

One of the greatest fast bowlers of all-time, he famously told these words to another all time legendary all-round cricketer after he bowled a bouncer at an opposing No. 8. "You've just insulted all fast bowlers. You've admitted No. 8 can bat better than you can bowl. Get into the nets and learn how to bowl." Identify both the legends.