Multiple choice general knowledge sports

who was the first bowler to take 5 wickets in an innings in test cricket?

  1. Charles Turner

  2. Alfred Shaw

  3. Allen Hill

  4. Tom Kendall
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Alfred Shaw became the first bowler to take 5 wickets in a Test innings during the very first Test match between England and Australia at Melbourne in 1877. This historic achievement set the foundation for Test cricket records.

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