Multiple choice general knowledge sports

The reverse sweep by Mike Gatting is said to have cost England the 1987 World Cup. England were crusing while chasing England’s target, but Gatting reverse sweeped the ball which went up in the air and was caught by the wicket keeper. Who was the bowler?

  1. Steve Waugh

  2. David Boon

  3. Allan Border

  4. Craig McDermott

  5. None of these

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Allan Border was indeed the bowler when Mike Gatting played his famous reverse sweep in the 1987 World Cup final. The ball went up and was caught by Australian wicket-keeper Greg Dyer, costing England crucial momentum.