Basil D’Oliveira Quiz Questions with Answers

Basil D’Oliveira Quiz Questions

1. When was Basil D’Oliveira born?
a) 14 June 1936
b) 11 March 1914
c) 4 October 1931
d) 8 July 1948

2. Where was Basil D’Oliveira born?
a) Wellington
b) Cape Town
c) Perth
d) Bristol

3. Where did Basil D’Oliveira make Test debut?
a) Sydney
b) Christchurch
c) Edgbaston
d) Lord’s

4. Which country cancelled England’s tour in 1968 because Basil D’Oliveira was in England’s team?
a) South Africa
b) Rhodesia
c) New Zealand
d) Australia

5. Where did Basil D’Oliveira play his last Test?
a) Dunedin
b) Brisbane
c) Oval
d) Port of Spain

6. How many Tests did Basil D’Oliveira play?
a) 56
b) 44
c) 30
d) 36

7. How many Test runs did Basil D’Oliveira score?
a) 2810
b) 2364
c) 2484
d) 4123

8. What was Basil D’Oliveira’s Test batting average?
a) 35.56
b) 40.06
c) 42.19
d) 38.94

9. How many Test wickets did Basil D’Oliveira take?
a) 101
b) 84
c) 52
d) 47

10. When did Basil D’Oliveira die?
a) 3 January 2008
b) 2 April 2001
c) 22 August 1996
d) 19 November 2011