Sports Trivia: Football Players and Cricket Facts

In boxing, judges score each round and the total is only announced at the end, so neither boxers nor spectators know the leader until the decision. Polo, mountain biking, and gymnastics all have visible scoring during the event.

Polo is traditionally played right-handed only for safety reasons - having players approach from different directions with varying handedness would create dangerous collisions. This rule was standardized in the 1970s. Cricket and baseball have no such restrictions, while 'Podex' appears to be a typo or invented option.

Sachin Tendulkar became the first batsman to be given out by the third umpire using TV replays during the 1992 Test match between South Africa and India at Durban. The third umpire system was being trialed, and Sachin was adjudged run out after the on-field umpire referred the decision to the third umpire.

Shane Warne bowled the 'Ball of the Century' to Mike Gatting during the 1993 Ashes series at Old Trafford - a legendary leg-break that pitched outside leg stump and hit the top of off stump. Anil Kumble, Andy Roberts, and Jeff Thomson were great bowlers but didn't bowl this specific delivery.

Clive Lloyd was Man of the Match in the 1975 World Cup Final between West Indies and Australia, scoring a magnificent 107 runs. Viv Richards, Geoff Boycott (misspelled as 'Geff'), and Andy Roberts were outstanding players but didn't receive this award in that specific match.

Mario Balotelli was born in Palermo, Sicily to Ghanaian immigrant parents. He was adopted by an Italian family at age 3. Cameroon, Argentina, and Nigeria are not his ethnic background.

Shola Ameobi was born in Zaria, Nigeria in 1981 before moving to England at age 5. He represented England at under-21 level but later chose to play for Nigeria internationally. Ghana, Senegal, and Zaire are incorrect.

Shaka Hislop was born in England and played for England's under-21 team before later choosing to represent Trinidad and Tobago (his parents' homeland) at senior level. Spain, Scotland, and Ireland are incorrect.

Oliver Neuville was born in Switzerland to a German father and holds dual citizenship. He chose to represent Germany internationally. France, Serbia, and Austria are not his nationalities.

Diego Klimowicz is of Polish descent, as indicated by his Polish surname. He was born in Argentina to Polish immigrant parents. Serbia, Austria, and Russia are incorrect.

Nani was born in Cape Verde (Cape Verde Islands) before moving to Portugal at a young age. Cameroon, Senegal, and Zambia are not his birthplace.

Nicolas Anelka's parents are from Martinique, a French overseas territory in the Caribbean, making him of Martiniquan descent. Cameroon, Togo, and Kenya are incorrect.

Claude Makelele was born in Kinshasa, Zaire (now Democratic Republic of Congo). He moved to France at age 4. Cameroon, Zambia, and Ivory Coast are incorrect.

Frédéric Kanouté was born in France and represented France at under-21 level before choosing to play for Mali internationally. Cameroon, Spain, and Italy are incorrect.

Cacau (Claudemir Jerônimo Barreto) was born in Brazil and later became a German citizen, playing for Germany's national team. Argentina, Portugal, and Cameroon are incorrect.