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Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Highest 9th wicket partnerships in ODI?

  1. 126*

  2. 126

  3. 125*

  4. 124*
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The asterisk () denotes 'not out' in cricket notation. A 126 partnership means the pair added 126 runs while remaining unbeaten, which is higher than 126 without the asterisk. Among these options, 126* represents the highest 9th wicket partnership total.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

This player plays for the New South Wales Blues in Australian domestic cricket. He made his debut for the Blues aged 25 and made his maiden First class century with 143 against Victoria at Newcastle. He played country cricket with Surrey in 2005 and for Hampshire in 2007. He represented an IPL team in the 2008 season. Who am i talking about?

  1. Luke Ronchi

  2. Dominic Thornely

  3. James Hopes

  4. Adam Voges
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Dominic Thornely is the correct answer. He played for New South Wales Blues, made his debut at age 25, scored his maiden first-class century of 143 against Victoria at Newcastle, played county cricket for Surrey (2005) and Hampshire (2007), and represented Mumbai Indians in the 2008 IPL season. The other options are notable Australian cricketers but don't match these specific career details.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Which Arsenal great was affectionately known, by fans as Mr. Arsenal?

  1. david o'leary

  2. lan wright

  3. tony adams

  4. cliff bastin
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Tony Adams was affectionately known as 'Mr. Arsenal' by fans. He spent his entire career at Arsenal (1980-2002), made 669 appearances, captained the club, and was part of the famous defensive back four. David O'Leary was a great servant but not called 'Mr. Arsenal'; the other options are not associated with this nickname.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Which player scored the first Premier League goal for Arsenal at the new Emirates Stadium?

  1. thierry henry

  2. emma adebayor

  3. gilberto

  4. cesc fabregas
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Gilberto Silva scored Arsenal's first Premier League goal at the Emirates Stadium in a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa on August 19, 2006. Thierry Henry was not playing (he left for Barcelona in 2007, returned 2012); Emmanuel Adebayor was present but didn't score first; Cesc Fabregas was still developing.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Arsene Wenger was managing a team in which country just before he joined Arsenal?

  1. japan

  2. italy

  3. france

  4. spain
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Arsene Wenger was managing Nagoya Grampus Eight in Japan immediately before joining Arsenal in 1996. He coached there from 1995-1996, where he developed the tactical philosophy that would later transform Arsenal. This is distinct from his native France or other European leagues.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

What Italian dish was used as a projectile, when there was a scuffle in the tunnel during a particularly tense game between rivals Manchester United and Arsenal in 2006?

  1. pizza

  2. pasta

  3. lasagna

  4. meat pies
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A pizza was thrown in the tunnel during the infamous 'Battle of the Buffet' after Manchester United's 2-0 victory over Arsenal in October 2004 (not 2006). The incident occurred when tensions boiled over after the game, and food (specifically pizza) was thrown at Manchester United's assistant coach. This is one of the most notorious incidents in Arsenal-Manchester United rivalry history.