Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Cricket- Football Quiz: 34

He represented France in U-21 level but went onto become an important member of an African Nation for many years. He won both UEFA Cup and Copa del Rey more than once. A devout Muslim, he refused to wear club shirt bearing the sponsor name as the sponsor was a gambling site and was given a brand-free jersey every match. Identify the player.

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Cricket- Football Quiz: 33

An amateur player for Somerset, he represented England Cricket Team once in Tests. Unfortunately, he did not bowled, batted or took any catch in that match. After spending some time as Prisoner of War in Holland in 1920, he went on to win Olympics Gold in hockey the same year. Identify him.

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Cricket- Football Quiz: 32

Signed as a schoolboy by one of the most recognised football clubs in the world, he made his first team debut as a 17 year old. After establishing himself as a regular player in a couple of years, he became his club's captain at the age of 21 and remained so for the next 14 years until his retirement. In the process, he won multiple trophies as well as battled alcoholism successfully. Identify this one-club legend.

Friday, October 4, 2013

Cricket- Football Quiz: 31

He was the son of a coal-miner and himself started working in coal-mines as a 14 year-old. He was trialled by Nottinghamshire as a 19 year-old and offered a meagre contract equivalent to what he earned working in mines. Nonetheless he would have agreed to anything to escape from the mine. He made his Test Debut 3 years later and went onto become one of the most feared fast bowlers ever injuring several First Class players eventually leading to their retirement. He was the main weapon in what the English called as 'The Leg Theory'. Identify this fast bowler.