Multiple choice general knowledge sports Who was the first cricketer to take a hat-trick in Test cricket? Jim Laker Fred Spofforth Anil Kumble Jalal-ud-din Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Fred Spofforth, the Australian fast bowler known as 'The Demon', took the first hat-trick in Test cricket in 1879 against England. This happened in the very early days of Test cricket history.