Multiple choice general knowledge

Racism has been an ugly word in the world of cricket. The South African government which practiced apartheid was allowed to play international cricket till the early 1970s when they were finally isolated. What event triggered this isolation?

  1. South Africa refused entry into their country to an English coloured cricketer

  2. This was based on a directive from the United Nations

  3. South Africa refused to play against some England county teams

  4. This was based on the decision of the ICC
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South Africa's isolation from international cricket began in 1968 when they refused to allow Basil D'Oliveira, a coloured South African-born cricketer selected for England, to enter the country. This incident led to increasing boycotts, and by 1970-71 South Africa was effectively isolated from international cricket.

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