Multiple choice general knowledge

Who was the first batsman in the history of ODIs to be given out by third umpire?

  1. Arjuna Ranatunga

  2. Sachin Tendulkar

  3. Roger Twose

  4. Mark Waugh
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Explanation

Sachin Tendulkar became the first batsman in ODI history to be adjudged out by the third umpire during the 1992 India-South Africa series. The third umpire system was introduced to assist with close decisions like run-outs and stumpings using television replays, making Tendulkar a historical footnote in cricket officiating.

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