CRICKET - COMPTON AS UMPIRE

CRICKET - COMPTON AS UMPIRE

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The video covers a charity cricket match at East Molesy, featuring Dennis Compton as an umpire. Despite his knee issues, Compton couldn't resist trying a bat. The match included notable players like Learie Constantine, who aimed for boundaries and was caught at 99. Compton expressed hopes of returning to first-class cricket soon.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did Dennis Compton play in the charity match at East Molesy?

He was an umpire.

He was a coach.

He was a player.

He was a spectator.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Learie Constantine's running partner in the match?

Frank Worrell

Dennis Compton

Macdonald Bailey

Alec Bedser

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Learie Constantine's main goal during the match?

To score boundaries

To take quick singles

To bowl out the opposition

To field at the boundary

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what score was Learie Constantine caught out?

75

99

50

100

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Dennis Compton hope for regarding his cricket career?

To play in the next charity match

To retire soon

To become a coach

To return to first-class cricket