Question: Kumara Sangakara becomes the first non-British MCC president. He belongs to which country?
(a) India
(b) Pakistan
(c) Bangladesh
(d) Sri Lanka
Answer: (d)
Related facts:
(a) India
(b) Pakistan
(c) Bangladesh
(d) Sri Lanka
Answer: (d)
Related facts:
- Kumar Sangakara has been appointed as the president of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).
- He becomes the first non-British MCC president. His tenure of one year will start from October, 2019. He will succeed Anthony Wreford.
- Sangakara is already an honorary life member of MCC and he is an influential figure in the world cricket committee for the past seven years.
- Sangakara was the former Sri Lankan captain, batsman and wicketkeeper. He retired playing cricket in 2017. 12,400 runs have been scored by Kumara Sangakara in 134 test matches.
About MCC
- MCC, which owns Lord’s and acts as the guardian of the laws of the game, was founded in 1787.
- MCC lists 168 presidents in its history and this number includes one member of the royal family, 13 knights and six baronets but, until now, no one from overseas.
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