SPORTS TRIVIA

ON THIS DAY

2012: Seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry retired from snooker. The Scotsman made a comeback earlier this year.

BIRTHDAYS

Cricket’s Sir Gordon Greenidge – Former Hampshire batsman who played over 100 Tests for West Indies, 1951; Horse Racing’s Steve Cauthen – American who won three English Flat jockey championships, as well as the Epsom Derby in 1985 and 1987, 1960; Football’s Oliver Bierhoff – Former Germany striker who scored both goals in his side’s Euro 96 final win, 1968, Alexey Smertin – Former Chelsea and Fulham midfielder who captained Russia, 1975, and Matej Vydra – Burnley’s Czech forward, 1992; and Tennis player Tommy Robredo – Spanish former world number five, 1982.

QUIZ

1 In which country is this year’s men’s T20 Cricket World Cup due to be held?

2 From which club did Manchester United sign Cristiano Ronaldo?

3 Who is the youngest woman to ever win the singles at the French Open tennis championships?

4 Of the 11 teams competing in rugby’s GKIPA Championship this season, which club is the most northerly?

5 Name the seven UK racecourses that start with the letter C.