Cricket nicknames: Identify the Australian player known as 'Dizzy' Within Australian cricket, the nickname 'Dizzy' refers to which international cricketer? Choose the correct option.
General Knowledge
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Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: Jason Gillespie
Explanation
GivenChoose the Australian cricketer whose nickname is 'Dizzy'.
Concept/ApproachMatch common Australian cricket nicknames to players.
Answer & ReasonJason Gillespie, right-arm fast bowler, is widely known as Dizzy (play on the name of jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie).
Why others are incorrect
- Darren Lehmann is 'Boof'.
- Glenn McGrath is 'Pigeon'.
- Adam Gilchrist is 'Gilly'.
- Brad Hogg is 'Hoggy'.
Final AnswerJason Gillespie.