Multiple choice general knowledge

Who was the first batsman to face the first ball in ODI cricket?

  1. Tony Greg

  2. Geoff Boycott

  3. Don Bradman

  4. Clive Lloyd
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Explanation

Geoff Boycott faced the first ball in ODI cricket history on 5 January 1971 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. This was in the first ever ODI between England and Australia. Boycott was opening the batting for England, making him the first batsman to face a ball in this format.

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