Who among the following bowlers have taken more than 500 wickets in Test Cricket? 1. Wasim Akram 2. Richard Hadlee 3. Glenn McGrath 4. Courtney Walsh Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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- A1 and 2 only
- B3 and 4 onlyCorrect
- C1, 2 and 3 only
- D1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation
Glenn McGrath (563 wickets) and Courtney Walsh (519 wickets) have both taken more than 500 wickets in Test Cricket. Wasim Akram took 414 wickets and Richard Hadlee took 431 wickets, both falling short of the 500-wicket mark. Therefore, only statements 3 and 4 are correct.
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