Multiple choice general knowledge sports

8.Which future England captain toured South Africa in 1964 - 65 , but didn't make his Test debut until 1976 ?

  1. Ian Botham

  2. Ian Chappell

  3. Mike Brearley

  4. Ray Illingworth
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Explanation

Mike Brearley toured South Africa in 1964-65 as a promising young batsman, but remarkably didn't play his first Test until 11 years later in 1976. Despite the late start to his Test career, he became one of England's most successful captains, known particularly for his tactical acumen and man-management skills.

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