Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Who was the first overseas player to play county cricket for Yorkshire?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Gordon Greenidge

  3. Sanath Jayasuriya

  4. Greg Chappel
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Explanation

Yorkshire had a historic policy of only selecting players born within Yorkshire, which lasted until 1992. Sachin Tendulkar became their first overseas professional when he played for them in 1992, breaking this 135-year tradition.

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