Multiple choice general knowledge

In 1981, in a one day match between Australia and New Zealand, New Zealand needed a six off the last ball to tie the match. Australian skipper Greg Chappell asked the bowler to bowl an underarm delivery (along the grund) for the last ball of the match, creating a furore. Who was the bowler who bowled the infamous underarm delivery?

  1. Trevor Chappell

  2. Dennis Lillee

  3. Ian Chappell

  4. Jeff Thompson
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Explanation

Trevor Chappell bowled the infamous underarm delivery on the instructions of his brother Greg Chappell, who was Australia's captain. With New Zealand needing a six off the final ball to tie, Greg ordered Trevor to roll the ball along the ground to prevent any chance of a six being hit.

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