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W.G. 
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Oh yes it does - because by the revised rule I get nothing (it was a third guess) and those following (who were simply copying) get points as it was their first or second attempt.
The new rule offers clarification, cheers. |
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When you win the toss - bat.
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scuudz
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Posted: 24 April 2007 at 8:29pm |
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Ahh yes.....but I wasnt going to apply the maximum of two guesses rule to this round anyway.
Next question to follow shortly.
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scuudz
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Posted: 24 April 2007 at 8:35pm |
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What was the term 'blackwashed' used to refer to?
HINT: The answer I am looking for is a particular cricket series. The answer should include the countries involved and the date.
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ramzi
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Posted: 25 April 2007 at 5:40am |
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West Indies "blackwashed" England 5-0 in 1984
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W.G.
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Posted: 25 April 2007 at 6:45am |
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Well played Ramzi, come on Scuudz a little more difficulty please.
The Wisden Trophy, 1984, England v West Indies Etymology, however, is always contentious - there is an argument in the literature that supports 1976 but I won't make it here. |
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slogger72N/O
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Posted: 25 April 2007 at 6:47am |
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Yeah, West Indies beating England 5-0 in 1984
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MP12
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Posted: 25 April 2007 at 9:12am |
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No point going with something else. An example of a blackwash is when The West Indies blackwashed England 5-0 in 1984. Do we also have to explain what a blackwash actually is? (Even though I think everyone can put two and two together by our answers)
Edited by MP12 - 25 April 2007 at 9:16am |
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Freddie
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Posted: 25 April 2007 at 5:57pm |
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Blackwashed was a term used when the West Indies beat England 5-0 in 1984 in the Wisden Trophy.
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On extended leave...
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scuudz
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Posted: 25 April 2007 at 9:35pm |
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Good round for you guys as it was a pretty easy question.
The term 'blackwashed' was first used in the 1984 series which WI won 5-0 against England. This run of form also spilled into 85/86. In the 10 tests that were played between WI and England during 1984 and 85/86, WI beat England all 10 times. One of the highlights of their dominating form was when they won by 9 wickets while chasing 342 in the fourth innings. Gordon Greenidge making 216 that time.
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scuudz
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Posted: 25 April 2007 at 9:39pm |
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Question #3 Which is the longest first class match ever played and how long did it last? |
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Posted: 25 April 2007 at 10:25pm |
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South Africa vs England (1938-39) it lasted 10 days
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check out the ultimate spinners guide - spinny.co.nr
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W.G.
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Posted: 25 April 2007 at 10:25pm |
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Well, though it seems far too obvious, I'll go for the Timeless Test between England and South Africa, started on 3 March, scheduled
to last for 10 days, allowing for some days that might be missed out
for bad weather. Play continued on the 4th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th,
13th and the 14th (9 days of play in total, but 12 days in elapsed
time - 43 hours and 16 minutes actual playing time). Rain prevented play on the 11th. On the evening of 14 March
England were 316 and 654 for 5, while South Africa were 530 and 481.
England only needed 42 more runs to win, but England's boat was also
due to leave the next day. So although it was supposed to be a
'timeless' Test, a draw was agreed.
Edited by W.G. - 26 April 2007 at 6:13am |
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slogger72N/O
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Posted: 26 April 2007 at 7:02am |
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Well I have a feeling WG has it right again, that was what I was thinking of, but you beat me to it, so I'll have the same answer as WG
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Posted: 26 April 2007 at 7:18am |
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You're all wrong !! The longest ever "test" is this World Cup - over 7 weeks and still unfinished !
That's tested me to the absolute limit!! |
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Mental disintegration works for me !!
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W.G.
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Posted: 26 April 2007 at 7:22am |
Edited by W.G. - 27 April 2007 at 8:11am |
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When you win the toss - bat.
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MP12
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Posted: 26 April 2007 at 8:16am |
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The longest test was the timeless test in 1939. The game was contested between South Africa and England. I think the match lasted for 9 days over a 11 day period. The match was abandoned because the English team had to catch the boat back home!
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MP12
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Posted: 26 April 2007 at 8:18am |
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scuudz, could you also post the leaderboard after each round, my computer can't seem to read it on the first page, Thanks!
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Pietersen Fan
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Posted: 26 April 2007 at 3:56pm |
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yeh WG! if only you hadnt posted in so much detail!
either way i need the points!
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check out the ultimate spinners guide - spinny.co.nr
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Freddie
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Posted: 26 April 2007 at 4:57pm |
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The longest Test lasted for 10 days in 1938-39. The Durban Test match between South Africa and England was to be played as a timeless Test match and some eleven days later it was still left drawn since England had to begin their two-day rail journey back to their ship at Cape Town.
It still remains the longest ever first-class match of ten days of actual play. The match was abondoned as a draw after 43 hours 16 minutes of actual play. |
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ramzi
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Posted: 26 April 2007 at 6:42pm |
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Same answer as W.G
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scuudz
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Posted: 26 April 2007 at 6:43pm |
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Please make an effort to type in your answers rather than saying same answer as xyz......even if you just type one sentence and not in complete detail.
HENCEFORTH, I will not be accepting answers such as the one above.
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ramzi
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Posted: 26 April 2007 at 6:54pm |
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Okay buddy i'm sorry about it
The longest first class test was between England and South Africa, started on 3 March, continued on the 4th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 13th and the 14th (9 days of play in total, 43 hours and 16 minutes actual playing time). Rain prevented play on the 11th. The match was stopped so that England England had to begin their two-day rail journey back to their ship at Cape Town. so the timeless test ended in a draw
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scuudz
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Posted: 27 April 2007 at 3:58am |
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All of you got that one right too. I wont post the answer as W.G.'s account is as accurate as any.
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scuudz
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Posted: 27 April 2007 at 4:00am |
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Points Table
W.G. --------------- 4 pts
slogger72n/o ----- 3 pts
ramzi -------------- 3 pts
Freddie ------------ 3 pts
PietersenFan ------ 2 pts
MP12 -------------- 2 pts
joelza1990 -------- 0 pts
tonks007 ---------- 0 pts
Bennos ------------ 0 pts
I am going to bed now so next question will be posted tomorrow. Edited by scuudz - 27 April 2007 at 4:02am |
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scuudz
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Posted: 27 April 2007 at 1:10pm |
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QUESTION #4
WHO AM I?
Clue #1: I was born on May 18, 1905 in Headingley, Leeds, Yorkshire and played 40 tests for England.
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W.G.
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Posted: 27 April 2007 at 1:17pm |
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You are Hedley Verity, if I'm not mistaken.
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When you win the toss - bat.
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W.G.
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Posted: 27 April 2007 at 1:18pm |
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Should have gone with place of death first Scuudz!!
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When you win the toss - bat.
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MP12
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Posted: 27 April 2007 at 1:40pm |
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Hedley Verity, W.G. is fast!
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Bennos
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Posted: 27 April 2007 at 3:11pm |
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Hedley Verity, I need a point =)
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scuudz
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Posted: 27 April 2007 at 3:17pm |
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Clue #2
I am the only bowler to have taken 14 wickets in a test match in a single day.
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