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Racism has been an ugly word in the world of cricket. The South African government which practiced apartheid was allowed to play international cricket till the early 1970s when they were finally isolated. What event triggered this isolation?

  1. South Africa refused entry into their country to an English coloured cricketer

  2. This was based on a directive from the United Nations

  3. South Africa refused to play against some England county teams

  4. This was based on the decision of the ICC
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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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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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