Literary Works About Cricket

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Which novel by C.L.R. James is considered a classic of cricket literature?

  1. Beyond a Boundary

  2. The Black Jacobins

  3. Minty Alley

  4. Sowing in the Sun


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

C.L.R. James's Beyond a Boundary is a seminal work in cricket literature, combining personal memoir, social commentary, and historical analysis to explore the significance of cricket in the Caribbean and beyond.

Who wrote the novel 'The Final Test'?

  1. Ranjit Desai

  2. Neel Mukherjee

  3. Amitav Ghosh

  4. Aravind Adiga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ranjit Desai's 'The Final Test' is a poignant tale about a young cricketer's struggle to balance his passion for the game with the demands of his family and society.

Which of the following is a collection of short stories by Asif Ali Khan?

  1. The Story of Cricket

  2. The Pavilion

  3. The Burning Shore

  4. The Colour of Cricket


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Asif Ali Khan's 'The Pavilion' is a collection of short stories that capture the essence of cricket in Pakistan, exploring themes of identity, community, and the enduring power of the game.

Who wrote the novel 'The Test'?

  1. John King

  2. Peter Tinniswood

  3. David Lodge

  4. Tom Sharpe


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John King's 'The Test' is a humorous and insightful novel that follows the fortunes of a group of cricketers as they navigate the challenges of a Test match against Australia.

Which novel by Neville Cardus is considered a classic of cricket writing?

  1. Days in the Sun

  2. Cricket All the Year

  3. The Summer Game

  4. Autobiography of a Cricketer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Neville Cardus's 'Days in the Sun' is a collection of essays that capture the beauty and significance of cricket, blending personal anecdotes with historical insights and lyrical prose.

Who wrote the novel 'The Pitch'?

  1. Imran Khan

  2. Mohsin Hamid

  3. Tariq Ali

  4. Hanif Kureishi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Imran Khan's 'The Pitch' is a semi-autobiographical novel that explores the life of a young Pakistani cricketer as he navigates the challenges of his career and personal life.

Which of the following is a collection of essays by Gideon Haigh?

  1. The Cricket War

  2. On and Off the Field

  3. The Game That Changed the World

  4. The Willow and the Rose


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gideon Haigh's 'On and Off the Field' is a collection of essays that explore the cultural, social, and historical significance of cricket in Australia and beyond.

Who wrote the novel 'The Ashes'?

  1. Christopher Nicholson

  2. Peter Lovesey

  3. Robert Goddard

  4. Stephen Fry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Christopher Nicholson's 'The Ashes' is a historical novel that tells the story of the first Ashes series between England and Australia in 1882.

Which of the following is a collection of short stories by Frank Keating?

  1. The Long Innings

  2. The Fields of Praise

  3. The Great Australian XI

  4. The Cricketers' Who's Who


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Frank Keating's 'The Long Innings' is a collection of short stories that explore the lives and passions of cricketers from different eras and backgrounds.

Who wrote the novel 'The Cricket Match'?

  1. Hugh de Selincourt

  2. E.M. Forster

  3. D.H. Lawrence

  4. Virginia Woolf


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hugh de Selincourt's 'The Cricket Match' is a novel that follows the fortunes of a group of cricketers in a small English village as they prepare for a match against a rival team.

Which of the following is a collection of essays by David Frith?

  1. The Golden Age of Cricket

  2. The History of Cricket

  3. The Great Cricketers

  4. The Laws of Cricket


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

David Frith's 'The Golden Age of Cricket' is a collection of essays that celebrate the great players and moments of cricket's past.

Who wrote the novel 'The Overthrow'?

  1. John Fuller

  2. Roy Fuller

  3. Charles Causley

  4. Ted Hughes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John Fuller's 'The Overthrow' is a novel that tells the story of a young cricketer who is forced to confront his own mortality after being diagnosed with cancer.

Which of the following is a collection of poems by Thom Gunn?

  1. The Man with Night Sweats

  2. The Wound and the Gift

  3. Jack Straw's Castle

  4. Moly


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Thom Gunn's 'Jack Straw's Castle' includes several poems that explore the themes of cricket and its significance in English culture.

Who wrote the novel 'The Cricketers'?

  1. Joseph Heller

  2. Kurt Vonnegut

  3. John Updike

  4. Philip Roth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Joseph Heller's 'The Cricketers' is a satirical novel that follows the fortunes of a group of American cricketers as they tour England.

Which of the following is a collection of essays by Mike Marqusee?

  1. Redemption Song

  2. War Minus the Shooting

  3. Anyone But England

  4. The Ashes: A History of the Ashes Series


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mike Marqusee's 'Anyone But England' is a collection of essays that explore the political and cultural significance of cricket, particularly in the context of post-colonial societies.

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