Sports Biographies — Set 5
Books & Authors · खेल जीवनियां · Questions 41–50 of 60
The autobiography 'Six Machine: I Don't Like Cricket, I Love It' is written by?
Correct Answer: C. Chris Gayle
• **Chris Gayle** = He shared his life story and his unique approach to the game in this entertaining book. • **Universe Boss** — He refers to himself as the Universe Boss in the cricketing world. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Virender Sehwag: This book is not his autobiography; Adam Gilchrist: This book is not his autobiography; Brendon McCullum: This book is not his autobiography.
Who is the author of the autobiography 'My Life' in the field of football?
Correct Answer: D. Bobby Charlton
• **Bobby Charlton** = An English football legend and World Cup winner, he detailed his career in this book. • **Munich air disaster** — He was a survivor of the Munich air disaster and became a symbol of Manchester United. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: David Beckham: This book is not his autobiography; Johan Cruyff: This book is not his autobiography; Pele: This book is not his autobiography.
The book 'Line and Strength' is the autobiography of which fast bowler?
Correct Answer: C. Glenn McGrath
• **Glenn McGrath** = He shared the secrets of his success and his battle with personal tragedies in this work. • **most successful fast bowlers** — He is one of the most successful fast bowlers in the history of international cricket. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Wasim Akram: This book is not his autobiography; Shoaib Akhtar: This book is not his autobiography; Dale Steyn: This book is not his autobiography.
Which sports icon's autobiography is titled 'No Limits: The Will to Succeed'?
Correct Answer: D. Michael Phelps
• **Michael Phelps** = The most decorated Olympian of all time, he wrote this book to share his mental approach. • **28 Olympic medals** — He has won a total of 28 Olympic medals, including 23 golds. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Usain Bolt: This book is not his autobiography; Mark Spitz: This book is not his autobiography; Ian Thorpe: This book is not his autobiography.
The autobiography 'Resilient' belongs to which former Australian cricket captain?
Correct Answer: B. Mitchell Johnson
• **Mitchell Johnson** = He shared his struggles with form and injury before reaching his peak in this candid book. • **2013-14 Ashes series** — He was one of the most fearsome left-arm fast bowlers during the 2013-14 Ashes series. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Steve Waugh: This book is not his autobiography; Shane Watson: This book is not his autobiography; Matthew Hayden: This book is not his autobiography.
Who is the author of the sports autobiography 'Beneath the Surface'?
Correct Answer: B. Ian Thorpe
• **Ian Thorpe** = The legendary Australian swimmer wrote his deeply personal memoir 'Beneath the Surface'. • **Five Olympic gold medals** — He won these medals and dominated middle-distance freestyle swimming. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Michael Phelps: American swimmer known for many Olympic medals; Adam Peaty: British Olympic swimmer specializing in breaststroke; Ryan Lochte: American Olympic swimmer and multiple medalist.
'Punditry' and life in cricket is explored in the book 'Mind the Gap' by?
Correct Answer: B. Graeme Swann
• **Graeme Swann** = The former England off-spinner shared his humorous and insightful take on cricket in 'Mind the Gap'. • **World number one ranking** — He was a key member of the England team that achieved this ranking. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Steve Harmison: Former England fast bowler; Phil Tufnell: Former England spin bowler and television personality; James Anderson: Current England fast bowler, known for his long career.
Which legendary woman cricketer wrote the autobiography 'Free Hit'?
Correct Answer: A. Jhulan Goswami
• **Jhulan Goswami** = 'Free Hit' is a definitive account of the rise of women's cricket, significantly featuring this legendary Indian pace bowler. • **255 wickets** — She holds the record for the most wickets taken in Women's One Day International cricket. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Mithali Raj: Highest run-scorer in women's international cricket; Harmanpreet Kaur: Indian cricketer, known for her aggressive batting; Smriti Mandhana: Indian opening batter, known for her elegant style.
The book 'Broadman' is the autobiography of which record-breaking bowler?
Correct Answer: B. Stuart Broad
• **Stuart Broad** = 'Broadman' is the autobiography of this record-breaking fast bowler. • **600 Test wickets** — He is one of the very few bowlers to achieve this milestone in Test cricket. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Shane Warne: Legendary Australian leg-spinner; James Anderson: England's all-time leading wicket-taker in Tests; Muralitharan: Sri Lankan off-spinner, highest wicket-taker in Tests and ODIs.
Who wrote the autobiography 'True Colours', sharing his views on Australian cricket?
Correct Answer: B. Adam Gilchrist
• **Adam Gilchrist** = 'True Colours' is an autobiography by this legendary Australian wicketkeeper-batsman, sharing his views on Australian cricket. • **Three consecutive ICC Cricket World Cups** — He won these with Australia, revolutionizing the wicketkeeper's role. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Shane Warne: Legendary Australian leg-spinner, wrote 'My Own Story'; Ricky Ponting: Former Australian captain, wrote 'At the Close of Play'; Matthew Hayden: Former aggressive Australian opening batsman, wrote 'Standing My Ground'.