Tony Buss
- September 1, 1939
- September 7, 2026
- 87 years
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Tony Buss, 87, English cricketer (Sussex).
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|Antony Buss (1 September 1939 – 7 September 2026) was an English cricketer who played for Sussex from 1958 to 1974. He appeared in 310 first-class matches as a right-arm fast-medium bowler and lower-order right-handed batsman. He took 958 wickets with a best performance of eight for 23, and scored 4,415 runs with a highest score of 83. Mike Buss, who also played for Sussex, was his brother. Buss died on 7 September 2026, aged 87.
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1.In what year was Antony Buss born?
- A.1935
- B.1942
- C.1939correct
- D.1945
Antony Buss was born on 1 September 1939.
Source: biographical introduction
2.What was the nationality of Antony Buss?
- A.New Zealand
- B.Australian
- C.South African
- D.Englishcorrect
Antony Buss was an English cricketer.
Source: biographical introduction
3.For which cricket team did Antony Buss play during his career?
- A.Kent
- B.Surrey
- C.Essex
- D.Sussexcorrect
Antony Buss played for Sussex from 1958 to 1974.
Source: cricket career section
4.How many first-class matches did Antony Buss appear in?
- A.310correct
- B.510
- C.410
- D.210
Antony Buss appeared in 310 first-class matches during his career.
Source: cricket career section
5.What was the specific bowling style of Antony Buss?
- A.Left-arm medium-fast
- B.Right-arm fast-mediumcorrect
- C.Right-arm off-break
- D.Left-arm spin
Antony Buss was a right-arm fast-medium bowler.
Source: cricket career section
6.What was Antony Buss's batting style?
- A.Right-handedcorrect
- B.Left-handed
- C.Switch-hitter
- D.Ambidextrous
Antony Buss was a lower-order right-handed batsman.
Source: cricket career section
7.How many total wickets did Antony Buss take in his first-class career?
- A.858
- B.1058
- C.958correct
- D.1158
Antony Buss took 958 wickets in his first-class career.
Source: cricket career section
8.What was the best bowling performance of Antony Buss?
- A.Six for 23
- B.Seven for 23
- C.Nine for 23
- D.Eight for 23correct
Antony Buss had a best performance of eight for 23.
Source: cricket career section
9.How many runs did Antony Buss score in his first-class career?
- A.3,415
- B.4,415correct
- C.6,415
- D.5,415
Antony Buss scored 4,415 runs during his first-class career.
Source: cricket career section
10.What was the highest score Antony Buss achieved as a batsman?
- A.83correct
- B.103
- C.73
- D.93
Antony Buss achieved a highest score of 83 as a batsman.
Source: cricket career section
11.What is the name of the brother of Antony Buss?
- A.Peter Buss
- B.John Buss
- C.David Buss
- D.Mike Busscorrect
Mike Buss, who also played for Sussex, was the brother of Antony Buss.
Source: biographical introduction
12.Which cricket team did Mike Buss play for?
- A.Durham
- B.Hampshire
- C.Sussexcorrect
- D.Somerset
Mike Buss was a cricketer who also played for Sussex.
Source: biographical introduction
13.In what year did the career of Antony Buss with Sussex end?
- A.1972
- B.1976
- C.1974correct
- D.1970
Antony Buss played for Sussex from 1958 until 1974.
Source: cricket career section
14.On what date did Antony Buss die?
- A.7 September 2026correct
- B.1 September 2026
- C.17 September 2026
- D.27 September 2026
Antony Buss died on 7 September 2026.
Source: biographical introduction
15.How old was Antony Buss when he passed away?
- A.88
- B.85
- C.87correct
- D.86
Antony Buss died at the age of 87.
Source: biographical introduction
16.What was the primary role of Antony Buss in cricket?
- A.Wicket-keeper
- B.Opening batsman
- C.Fast-medium bowlercorrect
- D.Spin specialist
Antony Buss performed as a right-arm fast-medium bowler in his matches.
Source: cricket career section
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