SPORTS TRIVIA

ON THIS DAY

2006: Pakistan left the field and later forfeited the match after being accused by Australian umpire Darrell Hair of ball-tampering during their Test match with England at The Oval.

BIRTHDAYS

Boxing’s Don King – controversial American promoter, 1931; Cricket’s John Emburey – former Middlesex and England spinner, 1952, and Natalie Sciver – England Women’s all-rounder, 1992; Football’s Steve Stone – former Nottingham Forest and England midfielder, 1971, Alvaro Negredo – former Manchester City and Middlesbrough striker, now with Cadiz, 1985, and Leigh Griffiths – Scotland striker formerly at Celtic, 1990; and Rugby Union’s Scott Quinnell – former Wales back-rower and captain, who also played rugby league, 1972.

QUIZ

1 Which Premier League football team plays at the City Ground?

2 How many Olympic gold medals has cyclist Dame Laura Kenny won?

3 Who is the captain of England women’s rugby union side?

4 With which sport would you associate the 1980s competitors Teo Fabi, Marc Surer and Eddie Cheever?

5 Stew Chop is an anagram of which UK horse racing venue?