Multiple choice general knowledge sports

What is a 'king-pair'?

  1. When a bowler gets hattrick in both the innings

  2. When a bowler gets at the 1st ball in both the innings of a match

  3. When a batsman is out at duck at the 1st ball

  4. When a batsman is out at duck at the 1st ball in both the innings of a match
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is D. A 'king pair' occurs when a batsman is dismissed for a duck (zero) on the very first ball in both innings of a Test match. It's a rare and embarrassing form of 'pair' (two ducks in a match). Option C describes only one innings, not both.

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