Question – Which IPL franchise team bought Morris for a record Rs 16.25 crore in the year 2021?
(a) Chennai Super Kings
(b) Rajasthan Royals
(c) Delhi Capitals
(d) Royal Challenger Bangalore
Answer—(b)
Related facts—
- South Africa allrounder Chris Morris has recently(January 2022) announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
- It is notable that Rajasthan Royals bought Morris for a record Rs 16.25 crore in the year 2021.
- During his is 12-year old career Morris last represented South Africa during the 2019 ODI World Cup, a tournament where he was South Africa’s highest wicket-taker.
- Morris turned out for his country 69 times across the three formats, taking 94 wickets in all.
- In ODIs, he played 42 matches and took 48 wickets at an average of 36.58 and an economy rate of 5.56.
- His batting average of 20.30 perhaps did not reflect his skills as a batter, but significantly his strike-rate of 100.43 with the bat showed his abilities to be a gamechanger.
Links :
https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/chris-morris-retires-from-all-cricket-at-34-1296354