The world’s oldest first-class cricketer and World War II veteran, Alan Burgess passed away in January 2021. He represented which of the following countries?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. New Zealand.
- Alan Burgess joined the New Zealand Army, served in Egypt and Italy as a tank driver in the 20th Armored Regiment, and fought in the Battle of Monte Cassino in 1944. After this, he played cricket as a batsman for the New Zealand cricket team.