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Rules * 26 questions. (Not in A-Z formatNot in A-Z format) * All the questions are 1 pointers. Half-a-point will be clearly specified by the QMs.* Star-marked questions (Q. 1, 4, 8, 12, 16,19, 22 & 26) will be counted to break the ties.* If the tie persists, countback from Q. 1 will be done.

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Brajaranjan Ray, the pioneer of sports journalism in Bengal, was the one who convinced

the Ananda Bazaar Patrika of the necessity of sports stories and sports reports. After that, he was

suddenly at a loss for Bengali equivalents of English terms in describing/reporting cricket matches. So, he turned to somebody for help.

Who?

1


Which famous author also wrote several stories about boxing, like ‘Rodney Stone’ and ‘The Croxley Master’, and when he created his most famous character, he also made him an

amateur boxer?

2


This movie, apart from all the new actors, also marked someone’s bolly-debut in certain

capacity.

Whose debut and as what?

3


Whose books (autobiographies) are craftily entitled ‘Close on Cricket’ and ‘I Don’t Bruise

Easily’?

4


Which iconic role did an actor called ‘Kevin de Paula’ play in a 2016 released movie?

(A famous Indian was also involved with this project).

5


Which Indian (residing in Australia) has come up with a book in recent times called ‘Selection Day’

which also includes gay cricketers, something which is not commonly heard?

(This writer came to international recognition in 2008)

6


Just name the poem.7


Please name this book which is also a favourite with sports quizzers. (all clues given in the

picture)

8


‘Walk, Don't Run’ is a 1966 movie set against the backdrop of the 1964 Tokyo Olympic

games.

This movie is the last appearance of which great Hollywood actor (who was born as

Archibald Alec Leach)?

9


Anil Kapoor and Shabana Azmi were to star in this sports movie, but they backed out after a few days for unknown reasons. They were replaced by some other well-known actors of that era. Gulzar

has written the screenplay, dialogues as well as lyrics of this movie. Some people consider this

movie as an unknown Bollywood classic.

Which movie are we talking about here? (A TV series on ZEE TV in the 90’s also had the

same name.)

10


This 2012 bilingual Indian movie was written, produced and directed by the actor Prakash Raj.

The plot is about the differences between a father and son, whereas the father wants the son to

become an MBA. But the son wants to become a cricketer. He wants to become an attacking

wicket-keeper batsman.

What is the name of the movie?

11


Mike Jackson comes from a cricketing family and he himself is a very talented cricketer. All his 4

elder brothers Bob, Joe, Reggie and Frank have played county cricket. Once, Mike even scored a

century against Oxford while playing for Cambridge and tours with an MCC side too.

Who is Mike’s most famous friend?

12


What is the name of the cult character (a Russian prison fighter) played by

Scott Adkins in the sequels of the movie

‘Undisputed’?

13

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Some of the prominent mistakes in this movie based on real-life incidents are :--

*) Presence of a Citroen DS car in the first scene which actually began production in 1955; *) Use of the Indian flag of a particular design which was first used in the 1929 Congress Session; *) Reference to Punjab’s capital city Chandigarh, which came into existence only after 1947.

Which movie?

14


The 1967 sci-fi novel Bonaventure and the Flashing Blade talked about many futuristic tech-inventions. Interestingly, some of those became

reality in due course of time.

One of those inventions came into light during the 1999 ICC WC for a brief period of time in a match

featuring India.

Which highly technological, albeit controversial, invention was that?

15


This is a clip from the 1925 silent movie – ‘The Freshman’.

How did the bespectacled actor (in jersey no. 0) become famous in the world of pop-culture a few

years later?

16


In a much talked-about commercial, made for the 2003 Super Bowl, it was shown that a delivery-man dropped a package to a customer and asks what’s

in it. “Nothing really. Just a satellite phone, GPS locator, fishing rod, water purifier, and some

seeds. Just silly stuff.” – came the reply.

The supposed inspiration behind the ad made one particular product of a century-old company that

was founded as Ashland Manufacturing Company, a household name.

What’s being talked about?

17


Four foot five inches tall Bandobras ‘the Bullroarer’ Took was mostly known for his valour during the Battle of Greenfields. In that battle, he beheaded the rival leader Golfimbul with a club. According to the legend, that head flew through the air for 100 yards and finally settled in a rabbit hole.

Who was the creator of Bandobras?Why the above paragraph holds a special

significance to the sports quizzers?

18


What single word connects the following?

* Award-winning British author Chris Cleave’s 2012 novel about two longtime friends, but fierce rivals, who competed during the 2004 (Athens) & 2008 (Beijing) and are getting ready for one last shot in 2012 London Games in cycling. * A forthcoming biopic on a legend who was credited to be the guiding force behind the first Olympic medal of his country as a free nation.

19


Ila Pal, a resident of Hindmotor, is an employee of Eastern Railway and a renowned sports

instructor.

Why has she been a part of today’s quiz?

20


In Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’, Sir Toby Belch urges Sir Andrew Aguecheek to challenge the

‘count’s youth’ and “hurt him in eleven places”. The ‘eleven places’ very likely allude to the ten

specific body areas and adversary’s navel, the most likely targets (vis) practised by exponents of a

certain sport.

Which sport/game?

21


21


Based on a photo-feature titled ‘Prizefighter’,

published in Look magazine in 1949, the docu-film ‘Day Of

The Fight’ tells of a day in the life of a middleweight Irish

boxer named Walter Cartier.

Who was the debutante director?

Who was the photo-journalist?

22


He was sufficiently proficient to ski competitively by the age of 21. Already a keen swimmer, he learnt

diving after building his dream-home. He once accompanied Jacques Cousteau to explore the wreck of an ancient Greek vessel in the Mediterranean. He

also excelled at athletics at school. At Eton, he won a long-jump competition and a hurdles title, and he

achieved the very rare feat of becoming champion athlete or Victor Ludorum two years in a row.

Who was this all-rounder?

23


Hot (but not-so-happening) actor Kamalika Chanda had to gain some weight and develop muscles to portray whom in one of her recent

filmy ventures?

24


In the Malgudi-stories, Swami was given a nickname by his fellow MCC (Malgudi Cricket Club) members because he took a wicket with his first ball in practice. The nickname was a tribute to a leading fast bowler who was also the first Sussex cricketer to take a wicket with his very first ball in

Test cricket.

Give me, eithereither the nickname or the name of that famous cricketer.

25


This particular poem by Robert Browning inspired the organisers to include which event at

the 1896 Olympic Games?

26


Brajaranjan Ray, the pioneer of sports journalism in Bengal, was the one who convinced

the Ananda Bazaar Patrika of the necessity of sports stories and sports reports. After that, he was

suddenly at a loss for Bengali equivalents of English terms in describing/reporting cricket matches. So, he turned to somebody for help.

Who?

1

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Rabindranath TagoreRabindranath Tagore1

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Which famous author also wrote several stories about boxing, like ‘Rodney Stone’ and ‘The Croxley Master’, and when he created his most famous character, he also made him an

amateur boxer?

2


Sir A.C. DoyleSir A.C. Doyle2

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This movie, apart from all the new actors, also marked someone’s bolly-debut in certain

capacity.

Whose debut and as what?

3


Priyanka Chopra & Priyanka Chopra & Playback SingerPlayback Singer

3

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Whose books (autobiographies) are craftily entitled ‘Close on Cricket’ and ‘I Don’t Bruise

Easily’?

4


Brian CloseBrian Close4

I


Which iconic role did an actor called ‘Kevin de Paula’ play in a 2016 released movie?

(A famous Indian was also involved with this project).

5


PelePele5

I


Which Indian (residing in Australia) has come up with a book in recent times called ‘Selection Day’

which also includes gay cricketers, something which is not commonly heard?

(This writer came to international recognition in 2008)

6


Aravind AdigaAravind Adiga6

I


Just name the poem.7


InvictusInvictus7

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Please name this book which is also a favourite with sports quizzers. (all clues given in the

picture)

8


Among The ThugsAmong The Thugs8

I


‘Walk, Don't Run’ is a 1966 movie set against the backdrop of the 1964 Tokyo Olympic

games.

This movie is the last appearance of which great Hollywood actor (who was born as

Archibald Alec Leach)?

9


Cary GrantCary Grant9

I


Anil Kapoor and Shabana Azmi were to star in this sports movie, but they backed out after a few days for unknown reasons. They were replaced by some other well-known actors of that era. Gulzar

has written the screenplay, dialogues as well as lyrics of this movie. Some people consider this

movie as an unknown Bollywood classic.

Which movie are we talking about here? (A TV series on ZEE TV in the 90’s also had the

same name.)

10


Hip Hip HurrayHip Hip Hurray10

I


This 2012 bilingual Indian movie was written, produced and directed by the actor Prakash Raj.

The plot is about the differences between a father and son, whereas the father wants the son to

become an MBA. But the son wants to become a cricketer. He wants to become an attacking

wicket-keeper batsman.

What is the name of the movie?

11


DhoniDhoni11

I


Mike Jackson comes from a cricketing family and he himself is a very talented cricketer. All his 4

elder brothers Bob, Joe, Reggie and Frank have played county cricket. Once, Mike even scored a

century against Oxford while playing for Cambridge and tours with an MCC side too.

Who is Mike’s most famous friend?

12


P SmithP Smith12

I


What is the name of the cult character (a Russian prison fighter) played by

Scott Adkins in the sequels of the movie

‘Undisputed’?

13


Yuri BoykaYuri Boyka13

I


Some of the prominent mistakes in this movie based on real-life incidents are :--

*) Presence of a Citroen DS car in the first scene which actually began production in 1955; *) Use of the Indian flag of a particular design which was first used in the 1929 Congress Session; *) Reference to Punjab’s capital city Chandigarh, which came into existence only after 1947.

Which movie?

14

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EgaroEgaro14

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The 1967 sci-fi novel Bonaventure and the Flashing Blade talked about many futuristic tech-inventions. Interestingly, some of those became

reality in due course of time.

One of those inventions came into light during the 1999 ICC WC for a brief period of time in a match

featuring India.

Which highly technological, albeit controversial, invention was that?

15


Cronje-Woolmer EarpieceCronje-Woolmer Earpiece15

I


This is a clip from the 1925 silent movie – ‘The Freshman’.

How did the bespectacled actor (in jersey no. 0) become famous in the world of pop-culture a few

years later?

16


The persona of Clark Kent The persona of Clark Kent was inspired by Harold Llyodwas inspired by Harold Llyod

16

I


In a much talked-about commercial, made for the 2003 Super Bowl, it was shown that a delivery-man dropped a package to a customer and asks what’s

in it. “Nothing really. Just a satellite phone, GPS locator, fishing rod, water purifier, and some

seeds. Just silly stuff.” – came the reply.

The supposed inspiration behind the ad made one particular product of a century-old company that

was founded as Ashland Manufacturing Company, a household name.

What’s being talked about?

17


CastawayCastaway17

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Four foot five inches tall Bandobras ‘the Bullroarer’ Took was mostly known for his valour during the Battle of Greenfields. In that battle, he beheaded the rival leader Golfimbul with a club. According to the legend, that head flew through the air for 100 yards and finally settled in a rabbit hole.

Who was the creator of Bandobras?Why the above paragraph holds a special

significance to the sports quizzers?

18


J.R.R. Tolkien & It’s said to J.R.R. Tolkien & It’s said to be the origin of Golf be the origin of Golf

18

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What single word connects the following?

* Award-winning British author Chris Cleave’s 2012 novel about two longtime friends, but fierce rivals, who competed during the 2004 (Athens) & 2008 (Beijing) and are getting ready for one last shot in 2012 London Games in cycling. * A forthcoming biopic on a legend who was credited to be the guiding force behind the first Olympic medal of his country as a free nation.

19


GoldGold19

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Ila Pal, a resident of Hindmotor, is an employee of Eastern Railway and a renowned sports

instructor.

Why has she been a part of today’s quiz?

20


The film ‘Koni’ is based The film ‘Koni’ is based on her lifeon her life

20

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In Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’, Sir Toby Belch urges Sir Andrew Aguecheek to challenge the

‘count’s youth’ and “hurt him in eleven places”. The ‘eleven places’ very likely allude to the ten

specific body areas and adversary’s navel, the most likely targets (vis) practised by exponents of a

certain sport.

Which sport/game?

21


21


FencingFencing21

I


Based on a photo-feature titled ‘Prizefighter’,

published in Look magazine in 1949, the docu-film ‘Day Of

The Fight’ tells of a day in the life of a middleweight Irish

boxer named Walter Cartier.

Who was the debutante director?

Who was the photo-journalist?

22


Stanley Kubrick & Stanley Kubrick & Stanley KubrickStanley Kubrick

22

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He was sufficiently proficient to ski competitively by the age of 21. Already a keen swimmer, he learnt

diving after building his dream-home. He once accompanied Jacques Cousteau to explore the wreck of an ancient Greek vessel in the Mediterranean. He

also excelled at athletics at school. At Eton, he won a long-jump competition and a hurdles title, and he

achieved the very rare feat of becoming champion athlete or Victor Ludorum two years in a row.

Who was this all-rounder?

23


Ian FlemingIan Fleming23

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Hot (but not-so-happening) actor Kamalika Chanda had to gain some weight and develop muscles to portray whom in one of her recent

filmy ventures?

24


Pinky PramanikPinky Pramanik24

I


In the Malgudi-stories, Swami was given a nickname by his fellow MCC (Malgudi Cricket Club) members because he took a wicket with his first ball in practice. The nickname was a tribute to a leading fast bowler who was also the first Sussex cricketer to take a wicket with his very first ball in

Test cricket.

Give me, eithereither the nickname or the name of that famous cricketer.

25


‘‘Tate’ after Maurice TateTate’ after Maurice Tate25

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This particular poem by Robert Browning inspired the organisers to include which event at

the 1896 Olympic Games?

26


MarathonMarathon26

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