Cricket Nicknames Trivia

Alec Stewart, the former England wicketkeeper-batsman, was nicknamed 'The Gaffer' by teammates. The others are English players but Stewart is the one with this specific nickname.

Andrew Symonds was universally known as 'Symo' throughout his cricket career. The other options are Australian players but Symonds is the one with this nickname.

Ishant Sharma earned the nickname 'Lambu' (meaning 'tall one' in Hindi) due to his height and lanky frame. The others are Indian fast bowlers but Ishant is the one associated with this nickname.

Daryl Tuffey, the New Zealand fast bowler, was nicknamed 'Hightower' for his tall stature. The others are New Zealand players but Tuffey is the one with this nickname.

Kapil Dev was famously called the 'Haryana Hurricane' for his devastating bowling and origins from Haryana. The others are Indian players but Kapil is the one associated with this iconic nickname.

Derek Underwood was known as 'Deadly' for his lethal left-arm spin bowling. The others are English players but Underwood (misspelled as 'Derec') is the one with this nickname.

Sachin Tendulkar is widely known as 'The Little Master' or 'The Master Blaster'. The other options are all legendary Indian batsmen but Tendulkar is the one associated with these nicknames. Note: 'Sachine' is misspelled.

Michael Vaughan was nicknamed 'Frankie' during his cricket career. The others are English players but Vaughan is the one with this nickname.

Steve Waugh was known as 'Iceman' for his cool demeanor under pressure. The others are Australian players but Steve Waugh is the one with this nickname.

Mark Waugh was nicknamed 'Afghan' by his Australian teammates due to his facial features resembling a Afghan tribesman. This was a common practice in cricket culture where players received playful nicknames. Steve Waugh (his twin brother) was nicknamed 'Tugga', while the other options don't have this particular nickname.

John Wright, the former New Zealand opener turned Indian coach, was nicknamed 'Shake' (short for Shakespeare) due to his love for literature. Ian Smith and Martin Crowe were his New Zealand contemporaries, while Jeff Crowe was also a New Zealand player. The nickname reflected Wright's intellectual interests beyond cricket.

Anil Kumble, the legendary Indian leg-spinner, was nicknamed 'Jumbo' for his ability to deliver heavy workload like a jumbo jet. He was one of the highest wicket-takers in Test cricket. VVS Laxman was 'Very Very Special', Venkatapathy Raju was a left-arm spinner, and Robin Uthappa was a wicketkeeper-batsman who played much later.

Sachin Tendulkar is universally known as the 'Little Master' or 'Legend of Indian Cricket' for his unparalleled records and impact on the game. Sunil Gavaskar was the original 'Little Master' before Sachin, but Sachin inherited and amplified this title. Gundappa Viswanath was known for his elegant batting, while Mohinder Amarnath was famous for his performance in the 1983 World Cup.

In the 2003 World Cup match between Pakistan and India, Shoaib Akhtar's very first ball to Sachin Tendulkar was hit for a six over third man. This became one of the most iconic moments in World Cup history, demonstrating Sachin's dominance even against the fastest bowler. The other options (dot ball, hit on helmet, dropped) don't match this famous incident.

During the 2004 Multan Test match between India and Pakistan, Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid set a then-record opening partnership of 410 runs. This partnership was broken when Pakistani bowler Rana Naved-ul-Hasan dismissed Dravid, ending their monumental stand. This was a significant cricket milestone.

In the ICC World Twenty20 2007 final between India and Pakistan (won by India by 5 runs), Indian bowler Sreesanth bowled a crucial maiden over. This was significant in a high-pressure final. Sreesanth was part of India's successful bowling attack that defended a modest target and helped India win the inaugural T20 World Cup.

Sachin Tendulkar became the first player to score 200 runs in a One Day International (ODI) match on February 24, 2010, against South Africa at Gwalior. At that time, he was indeed the only player to achieve this milestone. (Note: Several other players have since scored ODI double-centuries.) Syed Anwar, Brian Lara, and Steve Waugh were all great batsmen but none scored 200 in an ODI.