New Cricket Trivia - 'SJS format'

[zaremba]

Did he captain Leicestershire?
Did he captain England?

 

[stumpski]

Not Leicestershire, I think I know who you meant there.

England yes, but only in ODIs (big clue).

 

[zaremba]

Sadly I'm not any nearer. I will ponder and in the meantime hope that someone brainier than me nips in with the answer. Fertang, over to you

 

[SJS]

Norman Gifford

 

[stumpski]

John Edrich

No - but certainly a contemporary of his. Played for a 'shire' county, remember.

 

[SJS]

No - but certainly a contemporary of his. Played for a 'shire' county, remember.

I realised and edited my question but you were faster.

Norman Gifford.

 

[SJS]

Norman Gifford.

If yes, was the match the one in 1979 ?

 

[fredfertang]

Who declared 148 behind in a two day match not realising that made the follow on 100 not 150 - he was invited back to bat again

 

[SJS]

Who declared 148 behind in a two day match not realising that made the follow on 100 not 150 - he was invited back to bat again

He also made a bizarre debut in the county game.

He was barely twenty when taken on Worcestershire staff in 1960. He took a wicket on his his third delivery and went on to take 4 for 63 as Kent were bowled out for 187. Gifford was chuffed at such an 'impressive' debut.

His bowling figures were put in proper perspective when Kent bowled Worcestershire out for 25 and 40 - just four more for 20 wickets than Norman had conceded for his four.

 

[zaremba]

Who declared 148 behind in a two day match not realising that made the follow on 100 not 150 - he was invited back to bat again

Oh Sweet Jesus, say it isn't so

 

[fredfertang]

I think its your turn Mr Z - after your unstated spot of Ranji a few days ago

 

[stumpski]

That was the right answer by the way. Fortunately for Gifford, there was only about half a day remaining and Worcestershire saved the match with some comfort.

 

[zaremba]

Will have a think but am happy if anyone else wants to leap in

 

[stumpski]

I've got a germ of an idea but again, it would need a bit of research - might have to wait until tomorrow (well, later today). Of course it may have been set before, there must come a time when one of us newbies asks a previously-asked question, and only SJS will know.

Incidentally, I wonder what happened to JASON. Nearly 1500 posts on this thread but I don't recall seeing one in recent months.

 

[stumpski]

OK I've got it (I think) - took less time than I thought. Answer at your leisure because I'm off to bed shortly.

Which bowling records are held respectively by Johnny Briggs, George Lohmann and Sarfraz Nawaz?

They may each hold several records but these three have a common theme. It's unlikely that any will be broken.

 

[SJS]

OK I've got it (I think) - took less time than I thought. Answer at your leisure because I'm off to bed shortly.

Which bowling records are held respectively by Johnny Briggs, George Lohmann and Sarfraz Nawaz?

They may each hold several records but these three have a common theme. It's unlikely that any will be broken.

Are these first class records?
If yes, are these records for a cricket season ?

 

[SJS]

Is it the same record that the three share (maybe with one improving the previous) or completely different ones?

 

[stumpski]

Are these first class records?
If yes, are these records for a cricket season ?

No ... they each relate to a performance in a single match.

Is it the same record that the three share (maybe with one improving the previous) or completely different ones?

No, different records - but linked by a common theme (I don't know how to put that any better).

Hey-ho, off to work now. See you in about 9 hours.

 

[SJS]

You didnt say (not clearly) if these were just first class records (and not Test Records) ?

 

[stumpski]

Sorry, these are all Test records.