QUESTIONS TO TEST YOUR CRICKETING BRAIN

QUESTIONS TO TEST YOUR CRICKETING BRAIN

The second in our series of Cricketbats puzzles – based on the Dingbats game. Answers to each teaser are cricket-related (i.e. terminology or a well-known phrase). The answers will be revealed on Thursday and they can be emailed to srorrell@hotmail.co.uk in the...
THE DAY MY SKIPPER WASN’T TOO HAPPY

THE DAY MY SKIPPER WASN’T TOO HAPPY

Name: Nathan Bailey Nickname: Bails, Nath, Nato, Shinji Current or past player: Current What sparked your interest in cricket: Huge family interest: Pete Hey (uncle) second team legend, Carl (cousin) former pro. Do you prefer the T20, 50-over, county or Test format of...
WERE YOU LEFT IN A SPIN?

WERE YOU LEFT IN A SPIN?

Here are the answers to our Cricketbats questions. You’ll be glad to know there will be another 10 fun brainteasers posted on Saturday. 1. bang thud wallop BASH thump Answer: The Big Bash 2. TOOF DRIVE Answer: Backfoot drive 3. ARM BOWLING Answer: Underarm bowling or...
WHY SIR GARFIELD SOBERS IS MY HERO

WHY SIR GARFIELD SOBERS IS MY HERO

Name: Luke Prescott Nickname: Lukey P / Pressy Current or past player: current What sparked your interest in cricket: Dad and Grandad gave me no choice! Do you prefer the T20, 50-over, county or Test format of the game: Test, my favourite to watch Cricketing hero:...
THE TEAM-MATE WHO MADE BATTING LOOK SIMPLE

THE TEAM-MATE WHO MADE BATTING LOOK SIMPLE

Name: Brian Lorenzini Nickname: Lozenge Current or past player: Considerably past player What sparked your interest in cricket: My Uncle got me interested in playing. MCC Coach. Do you prefer the T20, 50-over, county or Test format of the game: Test but played quicker...