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Which cricketer was known as 'Olly' because of his weight

  1. Colin Milburn

  2. Tom Graveney

  3. Collie Smith

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

Colin Milburn, the English batsman, was nicknamed 'Olly' due to his heavy build and weight. Milburn was a talented attacking batsman whose career was cut short when he lost an eye in a car accident in 1969. The nickname 'Olly' was a reference to his larger physique, similar to how 'Tiger' Pataudi's nickname reflected his fielding intensity.

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