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Which team holds the record for registering lowest Test total? (19.02.2013) The New Zealand team lead by Geoff Rabone was bundled out for a paltry total of 26 runs by England in the second innings of the Auckland Test in 1955 which, till date, is the lowest by any nation.
“The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part.” Whose words are these? (13.02.2013) Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of International Olympics Committee, said that “the most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part.”
Name the first Italian to have won a Grand Slam event. (11.02.2013) Francesca Schiavone won the French Open title in 2010 defeating Samantha Stosur in the final to become the first Italian to win a Grand Slam tournament.
His nickname is Lordy and he holds the record for smashing the highest individual score in a limited-over game. Name him and what was the score. (10.02.2013) Former England batsman Alistair Duncan Brown scored 268 runs in 2002 against Glamorgan which is the highest ever in any senior limited-over game.
Which American golfer is also known as ‘The Walrus’? (09.02.2013) Craig Stadler, who turned professional in 1976 and was the winner of the 1982 Masters Tournament, is nicknamed The Walrus.
Who holds the record for the best bowling figures on Test debut? (08.02.2013) Narendra Hirwani of India. The leg spinner took 16 for 136 versus the West Indies.
Who holds the record for the best bowling figures on Test debut? (08.02.2013) Narendra Hirwani of India. The leg spinner took 16 for 136 versus the West Indies.
Who holds the record for the best bowling figures on Test debut? (08.02.2013) Narendra Hirwani of India. The leg spinner took 16 for 136 versus the West Indies.
What is Sri Lankan women’s cricket team`s highest score in an ODI? (06.02.2013) Sri Lanka posted 282/5 in a group fixture of the 2013 World Cup against India which is their highest ODI total till date.
I am a double Olympic marathon champion. In 1960 Rome Olympics, I won the gold medal while running barefoot. Who am I? (30.01.2013) I am Abebe Bikila of Ethiopia. I won two Olympic gold medals in Marathon event in 1960 and 1964. A stadium, Abebe Bikila Stadium, in Ethiopia has been named after me.
Which English cricketer was nicknamed ‘Barnacles’? (29.01.2013) All-rounder Trevor Bailey who represented England in 61 Tests was nicknamed ‘Barnacles’ for his stubborn batsmanship. He scored 2290 runs and took 132 wickets during his Test career.
Who is the youngest to score 200 goals in Spanish La Liga? (28.01.2013) Lionel Messi, aged 25, is the youngest footballer to score 200 goals in Spanish La Liga. Before the Argentine, Telmo Zarra was the youngest at 29.
Which team recorded the lowest total in Test matches? (26.01.2013) New Zealand. The Kiwis were dismissed for 26 by England in 1954-55.
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Rank Country Points
1 India 121
2 England 113
3 Australia 113
4 South Africa 112
5 Sri Lanka 109
6 Pakistan 102
7 New Zealand 88
8 West Indies 88
9 Bangladesh 75
10 Zimbabwe 55
Rank Country Points
1 South Africa 128
2 England 115
3 India 112
4 Australia 110
5 Pakistan 104
6 Sri Lanka 92
7 West Indies 92
8 New Zealand 81
9 Bangladesh 6
Rank Country Points
1 Sri Lanka 132
2 West Indies 126
3 India 119
4 Pakistan 119
5 England 118
6 South Africa 114
7 Australia 102
8 New Zealand 98
9 Ireland 82
10 Bangladesh 76
Rank Name & Nationality Points
1 Novak Djokovic (SRB) 11,830
2 Andy Murray (GBR) 8,310
3 Roger Federer (SUI) 7,640
4 David Ferrer (ESP) 7,220
5 Rafael Nadal (ESP) 6,895
6 Tomas Berdych (CZE) 4,515
7 Jo-WIlfried Tsonga (FRA) 4,155
8 Juan Martin Del Potro (ARG) 3,960
9 Richard Gasquet (FRA) 3,365
10 Janko Tipsarevic (SRB) 3,000
Rank Name & Nationality Points
1 Serena Williams (USA) 13,615
2 Maria Sharapova (RUS) 10,240
3 Victoria Azarenka (BEL) 9,625
4 Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) 6,465
5 Sara Errani (ITA) 5,335
6 Petra Kvitova (ITA) 5,225
7 Na Li (CHN) 5,155
8 Angelique Kerber (GER) 4,915
9 Samantha Stosur (AUS) 3,790
10 Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) 3,760
Rank Driver &Country Points
1 Sebastian Vettel-German132
2Fernando Alonso-Spanish96
3Kimi Räikkönen-Finnish88
4Lewis Hamilton-British77
5Mark Webber-Australian69
6Nico Rosberg-German57
7Felipe Massa-Brazilian49
8Paul di Resta-British34
9Romain Grosjean-French26
10Jenson Button-British25
Rank Country Points
1Red Bull Racing201
2Ferrari145
3Mercedes134
4Lotus 114
5Force India51
6McLaren37
7Toro Rosso20
8Sauber5
9Williams0
10Caterham0
Rank Country Points
1 Tiger Woods, USA 13.11
2 Rory McIlroy, Nir 9.86
3 Adam Scott, Aus 7.58
4 Matt Kuchar, USA 6.81
5 Justin Rose, Eng 6.37
6 Luke Donald, Eng 6.02
7 Brandt Snedeker, USA 5.91
8 Graeme McDowell, Nir 5.67
9 Louis Oosthuizen, SA 5.38
10 Phil Mickelson, USA 5.35
Rank Country Points
1 Spain 1614
2 Germany 1416
3 Argentina 1287
4 Croatia 1222
5 Netherlands 1158
6 Portugal 1137
7 England 1135
8 Colombia 1123
9 Italy 1097
10 Ecuador 1066

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