Crossword Puzzle 1


1. The acronym for the most popular Twenty20 cricket league in India where both local and international players are auctioned for a spot in a team
2. The wood from which cricket bats are made, usually grown in eastern England
3. Surname of the God of this international sport for over 22 years
4. The only player in the history of cricket to have captained a team for more than 100 Test matches
5. The acronym for the cricket Union situated in the heart of the Klein Karoo town of Oudtshoorn, South Africa
6. The only other firstclass venue in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa that includes a tree within the boundary
7. This ground is known as the home of cricket in England
8. The largest cricket stadium in South Africa with a seating capacity of 34000
9. An annual T20 cricket tournament held in Australia during the summer months
10. Surname of a Sri Lankan rightarm fast bowler and master of the yorker
11. Both his ODI and T20 shirt number was 21 and this former Proteas lefthanded batsman founded a cricket development initiative with the same number and his initials
12. When the batsman is out on his first delivery of an innings
13. This South African fast bowler has previously maintained a pace of over 140kmhour. He loves bass fishing, music and surfing
14. Batting shot usually used at the closing stages of an innings when scoring quickly is more important than saving wickets
15. After naming their players, the team Captains use a coin at the start of the match to see who will bat or field first
16. Fielding position on the boundary, behind the wicket on the off side

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