Maidan-e-Jung Prelims

Elimination Round

Rules * 30 questions.* Each question carries 1 mark.* Star-marked questions (Q. No. 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 & 30) will be counted to break the ties.* Every decision of the QM is final.

As per the records, this term originates from As per the records, this term originates from an Old French word, meaning ‘leisure’. The an Old French word, meaning ‘leisure’. The oldest definition in English, recorded around oldest definition in English, recorded around

1300, being ‘anything humans find amusing or 1300, being ‘anything humans find amusing or entertaining’.entertaining’.

Identify this term which is very relevant in Identify this term which is very relevant in connection with today’s quiz.connection with today’s quiz.

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Founded on July 19, 1908 in the Manchester Founded on July 19, 1908 in the Manchester Hotel in London, it is currently based Hotel in London, it is currently based

in Lausanne, Switzerland.in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Identify the sporting body. Identify the sporting body.

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With which ‘battle’, that took place at Soldier With which ‘battle’, that took place at Soldier Field, Chicago in 1927, would you associate these Field, Chicago in 1927, would you associate these

not-so-gentle looking men?not-so-gentle looking men?

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With which With which ‘fearless and brash’‘fearless and brash’ factor, would factor, would you connect the team of Mumbai (in Hockey you connect the team of Mumbai (in Hockey India League) and the team of Delhi (in Pro India League) and the team of Delhi (in Pro

Kabaddi League)?Kabaddi League)?

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His girlfriend Katharina Boehm was his caddie His girlfriend Katharina Boehm was his caddie as Sergio Garcia won the Thailand Open in as Sergio Garcia won the Thailand Open in

2013. But while defending his crown in the 2014 2013. But while defending his crown in the 2014 edition, he chose his friend, a former world no. edition, he chose his friend, a former world no.

1 in a completely different sport, to be his 1 in a completely different sport, to be his caddie. The ploy certainly did not workcaddie. The ploy certainly did not work

for Garcia.for Garcia.

Identify this friend of Garcia who proved to be Identify this friend of Garcia who proved to be unlucky for him.unlucky for him.

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Still considered as one of the important events Still considered as one of the important events at the NFL Scouting Combine, it was once part at the NFL Scouting Combine, it was once part

of the Olympic roster. of the Olympic roster.

Which event is this?Which event is this?(specific answer required)(specific answer required)

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Identify this style / form of Martial Arts, which Identify this style / form of Martial Arts, which we usually associate with an eccentric fictional we usually associate with an eccentric fictional character. character. (Clip from the Jet Li starrer ‘Kiss of the (Clip from the Jet Li starrer ‘Kiss of the

Dragon’ – link removed)Dragon’ – link removed)

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Identify this seven Olympic Gold medals Identify this seven Olympic Gold medals winner in individual events which is an all time winner in individual events which is an all time

record among the female Olympians.record among the female Olympians.

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Whose name is missing from this list of Whose name is missing from this list of multiple winners of the ATP Stefan Edberg multiple winners of the ATP Stefan Edberg

Sportmanship Award?Sportmanship Award?

* Tod Martin, Alex Corretza & Paradorn * Tod Martin, Alex Corretza & Paradorn Srichapan – 2Srichapan – 2 * Patrick Rafter – 4* Patrick Rafter – 4 * __________ – 5* __________ – 5 * Roger Federer – 10 * Roger Federer – 10

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As the first Indian, who has won the finisher’s As the first Indian, who has won the finisher’s medallion no. 436/550 in a very prestigious medallion no. 436/550 in a very prestigious

annual event in January, 2015,?annual event in January, 2015,?(It took him/her a broken toe, a hand protector,

a drenched airbox, multiple cuts and bruises and several swollen limbs to

reach the finishing line)

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Which team paid their tribute to Phil Hughes by Which team paid their tribute to Phil Hughes by taking part in the taking part in the #putoutyourbats #putoutyourbats campaign in campaign in

this way?this way?

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Identify the crestfallen footballer in this ‘Photo of Identify the crestfallen footballer in this ‘Photo of the Century’.the Century’.

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Marketed under the slogan ‘the best balanced bike Marketed under the slogan ‘the best balanced bike in the world’, EMX-525 is featured on the cover of in the world’, EMX-525 is featured on the cover of the Bicycling Magazine in its 2013 buyer’s guide. the Bicycling Magazine in its 2013 buyer’s guide.

Which champion is the owner of this company?Which champion is the owner of this company?

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Unveiled during the 2015 Australian Open, this Unveiled during the 2015 Australian Open, this logo artistically combines X’s initials and a logo artistically combines X’s initials and a

number, associated with X.number, associated with X.

Who is X?Who is X?

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The 2009 winner of the The 2009 winner of the California Mr. Basketball California Mr. Basketball Award Award (given to the best high school boys (given to the best high school boys

basketball player in California), he won the NBA basketball player in California), he won the NBA Championship with the Spurs in 2014. Like icing Championship with the Spurs in 2014. Like icing on the cake, he also became the second youngest on the cake, he also became the second youngest NBA Finals MVP in 2014, after Magic Johnson. NBA Finals MVP in 2014, after Magic Johnson.

Name him.Name him. (Bigger vis – next slide)(Bigger vis – next slide)

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Hou Yifan of China is the current Women’s Hou Yifan of China is the current Women’s World Champion.World Champion.

Who is her male counterpart?Who is her male counterpart?

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In October 2014, the members of the Indian In October 2014, the members of the Indian Women’s Archery team, including Deepika Women’s Archery team, including Deepika Kumari and Bombayla Devi, were invited to Kumari and Bombayla Devi, were invited to London to attend the premier show of which London to attend the premier show of which

movie?movie?(Specific answer required)(Specific answer required)

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At a particular edition of the Olympic Games, X At a particular edition of the Olympic Games, X jocularly attempted to take some credit for Y’s jocularly attempted to take some credit for Y’s

victory at press conference. X claimed that it was victory at press conference. X claimed that it was X’s victory in an earlier event had ‘inspired’ Y. Y X’s victory in an earlier event had ‘inspired’ Y. Y readily replied : readily replied : “Really? Okay, go inspire some “Really? Okay, go inspire some

other girl and see if she throws a javelin other girl and see if she throws a javelin fifty metres!”.fifty metres!”.

Identify X & Y. Identify X & Y. (In a strange coincidence, X & Y shared (In a strange coincidence, X & Y shared

their date of birth) their date of birth)

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Instituted in 1998, this annual award is Instituted in 1998, this annual award is presented to the previous season’s leading home presented to the previous season’s leading home

run hitter in MLB.run hitter in MLB.

Which legendary Which legendary home run hitter home run hitter is depicted in is depicted in this award this award statuette?statuette?

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Identify the team from this peculiar style Identify the team from this peculiar style of celebration.of celebration.

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Which World Cup winner was associated Which World Cup winner was associated with this Golden Globe winning movie? with this Golden Globe winning movie?

(Clip from the movie ‘Babe’ – link removed) (Clip from the movie ‘Babe’ – link removed)

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Which trophy is this?Which trophy is this?22

This 2009 biopic, This 2009 biopic, depicting a champion depicting a champion

sportsman was critically sportsman was critically acclaimed.acclaimed.

Either name the 4-letter Either name the 4-letter regal sounding title of regal sounding title of

the movie or the the movie or the sportsman, somehow sportsman, somehow

associated with a golden associated with a golden moment in Indian moment in Indian

Sports.Sports.

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It is the schematic representation of It is the schematic representation of which sport? which sport?

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Identify this Indian Identify this Indian athlete being athlete being

hugged by Maurice hugged by Maurice Green. Green.

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In a certain edition of the Women’s World In a certain edition of the Women’s World Championship, an internal rivalry between the Championship, an internal rivalry between the Indian Tsunami Indian Tsunami and and Haryana Hurricane Haryana Hurricane was was

going on for the highest scorer of the going on for the highest scorer of the tournament. At the end, tournament. At the end, TsunamiTsunami proved to be proved to be

stronger than stronger than HurricaneHurricane but not without the but not without the assistance of the latter. assistance of the latter.

What is being talked about?What is being talked about?

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Winners receive an 18-inch replica named the Winners receive an 18-inch replica named the ‘Baby Borg’, as the original trophy created in ‘Baby Borg’, as the original trophy created in

1936, checks in at 153 pounds and 5 feet, 1936, checks in at 153 pounds and 5 feet, 4 inches.4 inches.

In which sporting event this trophy is awarded?In which sporting event this trophy is awarded?

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One of the top ranked One of the top ranked amateur of his time, this amateur of his time, this Australian is one of only Australian is one of only eleven men to win three eleven men to win three of the four Grand Slam of the four Grand Slam events in the same year events in the same year

(in 1958).(in 1958).

Why should the Indians Why should the Indians remember him?remember him?

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Identify the ladyIdentify the lady. . (Clip of Lindsay Vonn – link removed)(Clip of Lindsay Vonn – link removed)

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During the 2007 WC, Zee News had branded its World During the 2007 WC, Zee News had branded its World Cup programme-package as Cup programme-package as ‘Cricket Vishva Yudh 2007’‘Cricket Vishva Yudh 2007’. . The package showcased various segments like a weekly The package showcased various segments like a weekly

show show ‘ElaneJung‘ElaneJung’ that provided a soft focus in a ’ that provided a soft focus in a travelogue format. travelogue format. ‘Match Ka Maharaj’ ‘Match Ka Maharaj’ picked the picked the

‘Player of Match’ (India matches only) while ‘Player of Match’ (India matches only) while ‘Kamzor ‘Kamzor Kadi Kaun’Kadi Kaun’ told about the cricketer who flopped in that told about the cricketer who flopped in that

match. There was also a daily show, which profiled match. There was also a daily show, which profiled prominent players of different teams. prominent players of different teams.

What was the name given to that daily show?What was the name given to that daily show?

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As per the records, this term originates from As per the records, this term originates from an Old French word, meaning ‘leisure’. The an Old French word, meaning ‘leisure’. The oldest definition in English, recorded around oldest definition in English, recorded around

1300, being ‘anything humans find amusing or 1300, being ‘anything humans find amusing or entertaining’.entertaining’.

Identify this term which is very relevant in Identify this term which is very relevant in connection with today’s quiz.connection with today’s quiz.

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India’s victory over Pakistan in India’s victory over Pakistan in cricket World Cups cricket World Cups

1 Sport Sport (or in plural – Sports)(or in plural – Sports)

Founded on July 19, 1908 in the Manchester Founded on July 19, 1908 in the Manchester Hotel in London, it is currently based Hotel in London, it is currently based

in Lausanne, Switzerland.in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Identify the sporting body. Identify the sporting body.

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2 FINAFINA

With which ‘battle’, that took place at Soldier With which ‘battle’, that took place at Soldier Field, Chicago in 1927, would you associate these Field, Chicago in 1927, would you associate these

not-so-gentle looking men?not-so-gentle looking men?

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3 Battle of the Long CountBattle of the Long Count

With which With which ‘fearless and brash’‘fearless and brash’ factor, would factor, would you connect the team of Mumbai (in Hockey you connect the team of Mumbai (in Hockey India League) and the team of Delhi (in Pro India League) and the team of Delhi (in Pro

Kabaddi League)?Kabaddi League)?

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4 DabangDabang

His girlfriend Katharina Boehm was his caddie His girlfriend Katharina Boehm was his caddie as Sergio Garcia won the Thailand Open in as Sergio Garcia won the Thailand Open in

2013. But while defending his crown in the 2014 2013. But while defending his crown in the 2014 edition, he chose his friend, a former world no. edition, he chose his friend, a former world no.

1 in a completely different sport, to be his 1 in a completely different sport, to be his caddie. The ploy certainly did not workcaddie. The ploy certainly did not work

for Garcia.for Garcia.

Identify this friend of Garcia who proved to be Identify this friend of Garcia who proved to be unlucky for him.unlucky for him.

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5 Juan Carlos FerreroJuan Carlos Ferrero

Still considered as one of the important events Still considered as one of the important events at the NFL Scouting Combine, it was once part at the NFL Scouting Combine, it was once part

of the Olympic roster. of the Olympic roster.

Which event is this?Which event is this?(specific answer required)(specific answer required)

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6 Standing Long JumpStanding Long Jump

Identify this style / form of Martial Arts, which Identify this style / form of Martial Arts, which we usually associate with an eccentric fictional we usually associate with an eccentric fictional

character.character.

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7 SavateSavate

Identify this seven Olympic Gold medals Identify this seven Olympic Gold medals winner in individual events which is an all time winner in individual events which is an all time

record among the female Olympians.record among the female Olympians.

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8 Vera CaslavskaVera Caslavska

Whose name is missing from this list of Whose name is missing from this list of multiple winners of the ATP Stefan Edberg multiple winners of the ATP Stefan Edberg

Sportmanship Award?Sportmanship Award?

* Tod Martin, Alex Corretza & Paradorn * Tod Martin, Alex Corretza & Paradorn Srichapan – 2Srichapan – 2 * Patrick Rafter – 4* Patrick Rafter – 4 * __________ – 5* __________ – 5 * Roger Federer – 10 * Roger Federer – 10

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9 Stephan Edberg himself!Stephan Edberg himself!

As the first Indian, who has won the finisher’s As the first Indian, who has won the finisher’s medallion no. 436/550 in a very prestigious medallion no. 436/550 in a very prestigious

annual event in January, 2015,?annual event in January, 2015,?(It took him/her a broken toe, a hand protector,

a drenched airbox, multiple cuts and bruises and several swollen limbs to

reach the finishing line)

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C S SantoshC S Santosh10

Which team paid their tribute to Phil Hughes by Which team paid their tribute to Phil Hughes by taking part in the #putoutyourbats campaign in taking part in the #putoutyourbats campaign in

this way?this way?

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Vatican Cricket TeamVatican Cricket Team11

Identify the crestfallen footballer in this ‘Photo of Identify the crestfallen footballer in this ‘Photo of the Century’.the Century’.

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Uwe SeelerUwe Seeler12

Marketed under the slogan ‘the best balanced bike Marketed under the slogan ‘the best balanced bike in the world’, EMX-525 is featured on the cover of in the world’, EMX-525 is featured on the cover of the Bicycling Magazine in its 2013 buyer’s guide. the Bicycling Magazine in its 2013 buyer’s guide.

Which champion is the owner of this company?Which champion is the owner of this company?

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Eddie MerckxEddie Merckx13

Unveiled during the 2015 Australian Open, this Unveiled during the 2015 Australian Open, this logo artistically combines X’s initials and a logo artistically combines X’s initials and a

number, associated with X.number, associated with X.

Who is X?Who is X?

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Andy MurrayAndy Murray14

The 2009 winner of the The 2009 winner of the California Mr. Basketball California Mr. Basketball Award Award (given to the best high school boys (given to the best high school boys

basketball player in California), he won the NBA basketball player in California), he won the NBA Championship with the Spurs in 2014. Like icing Championship with the Spurs in 2014. Like icing on the cake, he also became the second youngest on the cake, he also became the second youngest NBA Finals MVP in 2014, after Magic Johnson. NBA Finals MVP in 2014, after Magic Johnson.

Name him.Name him. (Bigger vis – next slide)(Bigger vis – next slide)

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Kawhi LeonardKawhi Leonard15

Hou Yifan of China is the current Women’s Hou Yifan of China is the current Women’s World Champion.World Champion.

Who is her male counterpart?Who is her male counterpart?

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Magnus CarlsenMagnus Carlsen16

In October 2014, the members of the Indian In October 2014, the members of the Indian Women’s Archery team, including Deepika Women’s Archery team, including Deepika Kumari and Bombayla Devi, were invited to Kumari and Bombayla Devi, were invited to London to attend the premier show of which London to attend the premier show of which

movie?movie?(Specific answer required)(Specific answer required)

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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1Part 1

At a particular edition of the Olympic Games, X At a particular edition of the Olympic Games, X jocularly attempted to take some credit for Y’s jocularly attempted to take some credit for Y’s

victory at press conference. X claimed that it was victory at press conference. X claimed that it was X’s victory in an earlier event had ‘inspired’ Y. Y X’s victory in an earlier event had ‘inspired’ Y. Y readily replied : readily replied : “Really? Okay, go inspire some “Really? Okay, go inspire some

other girl and see if she throws a javelin other girl and see if she throws a javelin fifty metres!”.fifty metres!”.

Identify X & Y. Identify X & Y. (In a strange coincidence, X & Y shared (In a strange coincidence, X & Y shared

their date of birth) their date of birth)

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Emil & Dana ZatopekEmil & Dana Zatopek18

Instituted in 1998, this annual award is Instituted in 1998, this annual award is presented to the previous season’s leading home presented to the previous season’s leading home

run hitter in MLB.run hitter in MLB.

Which legendary Which legendary home run hitter home run hitter is depicted in is depicted in this award this award statuette?statuette?

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Babe RuthBabe Ruth19

Identify the team from this peculiar style Identify the team from this peculiar style of celebration.of celebration.

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Ranchi RaysRanchi Rays20

Which World Cup winner was associated Which World Cup winner was associated with this Golden Globe with this Golden Globe

winning movie? winning movie?

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Brett LeeBrett Lee21

Which trophy is this?Which trophy is this?22


Monaco F1 GPMonaco F1 GP22

This 2009 biopic, This 2009 biopic, depicting a champion depicting a champion

sportsman was critically sportsman was critically acclaimed.acclaimed.

Either name the 4-letter Either name the 4-letter regal sounding title of regal sounding title of

the movie or the the movie or the sportsman, somehow sportsman, somehow

associated with a golden associated with a golden moment in Indian moment in Indian

Sports.Sports.

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King / Liem Swie KingKing / Liem Swie King

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It is the schematic representation of It is the schematic representation of which sport? which sport?

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Kho KhoKho Kho24

Identify this Indian Identify this Indian athlete being athlete being

hugged by Maurice hugged by Maurice Green. Green.

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Rosa KuttyRosa Kutty26

In a certain edition of the Women’s World In a certain edition of the Women’s World Championship, an internal rivalry between the Championship, an internal rivalry between the Indian Tsunami Indian Tsunami and and Haryana Hurricane Haryana Hurricane was was

going on for the highest scorer of the going on for the highest scorer of the tournament. At the end, tournament. At the end, TsunamiTsunami proved to be proved to be

stronger than stronger than HurricaneHurricane but not without the but not without the assistance of the latter. assistance of the latter.

What is being talked about?What is being talked about?

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Chak De IndiaChak De India26

Winners receive an 18-inch replica named the Winners receive an 18-inch replica named the ‘Baby Borg’, as the original trophy created in ‘Baby Borg’, as the original trophy created in

1936, checks in at 153 pounds and 5 feet, 1936, checks in at 153 pounds and 5 feet, 4 inches.4 inches.

In which sporting event this trophy is awarded?In which sporting event this trophy is awarded?

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Indy-500Indy-50027

One of the top ranked One of the top ranked amateur of his time, this amateur of his time, this Australian is one of only Australian is one of only eleven men to win three eleven men to win three of the four Grand Slam of the four Grand Slam events in the same year events in the same year

(in 1958).(in 1958).

Why should the Indians Why should the Indians remember him?remember him?

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He is Ashley Cooper. Ramanathan He is Ashley Cooper. Ramanathan Krishnan defeated him to win the Junior Krishnan defeated him to win the Junior

Wimbledon crown in 1954.Wimbledon crown in 1954.

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Identify the lady.Identify the lady.

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Lindsay VonnLindsay Vonn29

During the 2007 WC, Zee News had branded its World During the 2007 WC, Zee News had branded its World Cup programme-package as Cup programme-package as ‘Cricket Vishva Yudh 2007’‘Cricket Vishva Yudh 2007’. . The package showcased various segments like a weekly The package showcased various segments like a weekly

show show ‘ElaneJung‘ElaneJung’ that provided a soft focus in a ’ that provided a soft focus in a travelogue format. travelogue format. ‘Match Ka Maharaj’ ‘Match Ka Maharaj’ picked the picked the

‘Player of Match’ (India matches only) while ‘Player of Match’ (India matches only) while ‘Kamzor ‘Kamzor Kadi Kaun’Kadi Kaun’ told about the cricketer who flopped in that told about the cricketer who flopped in that

match. There was also a daily show, which profiled match. There was also a daily show, which profiled prominent players of different teams. prominent players of different teams.

What was the name given to that daily show?What was the name given to that daily show?

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