Multiple choice general knowledge

The World Series Cricket(WSC) was a rebel cricket league started by Kerry Packer in the mid-1970s, which shook the world of cricket by introducing day/night matches, helmets and coloured clothing. Why did Packer start World Series Cricket?

  1. Because of pressure from the Australian cricket board

  2. Because he wanted to start a parallel International cricket council

  3. Because he did not get the television rights for Australian cricket matches

  4. Because he wanted to introduce one day cricket and was not allowed
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Kerry Packer started World Series Cricket in 1977 after the Australian Cricket Board rejected his bid for television broadcasting rights for Australian cricket matches. WSC introduced innovations like day-night matches, colored clothing, helmets, and higher player salaries.

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