SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 26

SSC CGL - 13th June 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q26

Which player has the record of scoring the most runs in the history of the ICC World Cup?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1, i.e. Sachin Tendulkar.     

  • Organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC), the tournament has taken place every four years since it was first held in Cricket World Cup in England.
  • Tendulkar has made more scores over fifty and scored more runs than any other cricketer in World Cup history.
  • Australian Glenn McGrath dominates the individual bowling records.
  • Australians Ricky Ponting is the leading fielder in terms of catches taken.