Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Who was the first cricketer to take a hat-trick in Test cricket?

  1. Jim Laker

  2. Fred Spofforth

  3. Anil Kumble

  4. Jalal-ud-din

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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.