Who among the following became the first fast bowler to take up captaincy of the Australian men’s Test side full-time in November 2021?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Pat Cummins.
- Pat Cummins' appointment as the full-time captain of the Australian men's Test side in November 2021 is a landmark moment in cricket history.
- Pat Cummins made history in November 2021 by becoming the first fast bowler to take up the full-time captaincy of the Australian men's Test cricket team.
- While Australia has had fast bowlers serve as captains in the past, such as Ray Lindwall who captained a single Test in 1956, Pat Cummins is the first to be appointed as a full-time captain.
- Traditionally, Australia's Test team has been led by batsmen or all-rounders, with recent captains including Tim Paine, Steve Smith, and Michael Clarke.