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Sports Trivia – Q.5

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Freemantle Doctor

This international venue was has been in existence since 1890′s but hosted its first international match only in 1970′s. This was owing to its relative inaccessibility, a situation which later improved with the advent of better and faster transport.

The players get some relief from the extreme heat during summers by an afternoon sea-breeze named ‘Freemantle Doctor’.

Which venue?

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WACA Ground, Perth. Read more about the Freemantle Doctor.

Inspiration: Infinite Zounds by J. Ramanand. A question a day.

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NCJ
Only known Spurs fan in India, swears he has stood by them since Ginola days.  Indulged in a number of sporting pursuits, but earned most fame playing hostel football. Never felt he was part of the game at the bigger stage, but feels that it gets explained by his playing position: Left Out.
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