Man of the series award was introduced from the 1992 World Cup. Who was the first player to win it?
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Inzamam-Ul-Haq
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Javed Miandad
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Martin Crowe
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Mark Greatbatch
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Correct answer
Explanation
Martin Crowe of New Zealand was the first recipient of the Man of the Series award in the 1992 World Cup, which he captained impressively. The award was indeed introduced in 1992, marking a shift toward recognizing overall tournament performance rather than just individual match performances. Crowe scored heavily and led New Zealand to the semifinals that year, making him a worthy inaugural winner.