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Solution to Cricket Crossword 4

Starting this week, the solution grid will be posted on Saturdays and the explanations will be posted on Sundays. This gap will give "learners" to explore the web and discover by themselves.
Sorry to inconvenience the impatiently curious ones - we're evolving :)

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ACROSS:
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1. Son of Indian bowling legend, named after a legendary Indian batsman (5,5)
5. Realized he sat in a rut in ICL; wonder what dad told him (look for anagram here) (6)
7. Unstoppable son of an unstoppable Indian opener (8)
12. Opener & wicket keeper who scored 94 before lunch against the bowling of Griffith, Hall, Sobers and Gibbs (8)
13. Father of 4D who started the renaissance of Indian cricket in 1971 (5)
17. Indian captain who survived a near fatal strike on the head by a West Indian paceman's delivery (10)
19. An awakening in the RCB family (4)
20. This West Indian cricketer inspired an Indian legend to name his son after him (6)
21. He has been hit for most consecutive 6s in an over in test cricket (9)
6A & 3D An extraordinary, victorious woman blessed by the Lord of 7 Hills (9,7)


DOWN:
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4. Small screen hero who has something to tell you everyday, every minute (7)
10. Paceman who knew exactly when to retire and hung his boots with head held high (7)
11. Indian bowling legend known for bowling unpredictable, unplayable deliveries (7)
14. Delightful daughter of a delightful allrounder (5)
15. Extraordinary Indian fielder at forward short leg (6)
18. Son of the Indian legend mentioned in 20A (5)
2D & 16D Heart rending story of a heart warming friendship, tenderness, romance and love of son and daughter of two Indian cricketers (6,6)
8D and 9D When the Sun God is smiling, the season has to be great! (4,4)

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watever.... the extremes u seem to b goin to just to not let a kid complete his crossword ;) pah.... :) anyways..... i'm awaiting Crossword 5. :)
Quizzomaniac on 20 Feb 2010, 11:20 AM
@Quizzo

Half name is how he was known as. So it's OK. Also half name was the only way to stop you from geting it!!
Raghunath on 20 Feb 2010, 10:54 AM
hmm.. u used half the name ??? :( no wonder then that i didn't get it... well its k.... and i had no clue abt bedi's son... and the kirmani - abid ali family ties.... good crossword.. :)
Quizzomaniac on 20 Feb 2010, 09:04 AM
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