UPSC Prelims 2002 Q83: Current Affairs – Cricket
Which country among the following has been involved in two tied Test cricket matches?
- (a) Australia
- (b) India
- (c) West Indies
- (d) England
Answer: (a) Australia
Explanation
Country involved in two tied Test matches
| Country | Tied Tests |
|---|---|
| Australia | Two ties — v West Indies, Brisbane 1960; v India, Madras 1986 |
| India | One tie (Madras 1986) |
| West Indies | One tie (Brisbane 1960) |
| England | No tied Test at that time |
Only two Tests had ended in a tie up to 2002 (the first at Brisbane in 1960 and the second at Madras in 1986), and Australia played in both. India and West Indies were each involved in one.
Answer: (a) Australia.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) CORRECT. Australia took part in both tied Tests.
- (b) Incorrect. India took part in only the 1986 tie.
- (c) Incorrect. West Indies took part in only the 1960 tie.
- (d) Incorrect. England had no tied Test.
Key point
Only two Tests have ended in a tie: Australia v West Indies (Brisbane, 1960) and Australia v India (Madras, 1986).
Remember
Australia played both tied Tests (1960 and 1986).
Common mistakes
- Choosing India because of the famous Chennai tie.
- Choosing West Indies because of the first tie.
- Mixing up a tied Test with a drawn Test.
Exam tip
Both ties had one common side: Australia.
Sources
- ESPNcricinfo — Tied Tests
- Wisden Cricketers' Almanack — Tied Test matches