The Great Bleacher Report Cricket Quiz: Answers

Last Saturday I introduced the Bleacher Report quizzes. The answers have been counted, and the first round is over! Here are the answers:

1. Who did Kevin Pietersen replace as captain of England’s one-day side?

A. Paul Collingwood

2. How many runs comprise a “Double Nelson”?

A. 222

3. What is the highest international test score ever posted by an individual?

A. 400

4. Who was that individual?

A. Brian Lara*

5. In what year were The Ashes known as “Botham's Ashes”?

A. 1981

6. In what year did Geoffrey Boycott record his 100th First-Class century—1975, 1977, or 1980?

A. 1977

7. Which cricket legend ended his career with a Test batting average of 99.94?

A. Sir Don Bradman

8. Which is the only Welsh county to boast a first-class county cricket team?

A. Glamorgan

9. In WG Grace, what does the W stand for?

A. William

10. Who, in 1968, became the first person to hit six sixes off one over?

A. Garry Sobers

Congratulations to Yoosof Farah who won round one with a score of 8/10. Spare a thought for runner-up Ankit Munjal, who answered 7/10 correctly.

Well done to all those who answered!