CURRENT AFFAIRS

2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who has become the first non-British President of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC)?
A
Sachin Tendulkar
B
Kumar Sangakkara
C
Michael Clarke
D
Steve Waugh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Former Sri Lanka batsman Kumar Sangakkara became the first non-British president of the prestigious Marylebone Cricket Club.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the 21st century there have been MCC Presidents who as players were wholly professional: Tom Graveney, Derek Underwood, Mike Gatting and Matthew Fleming. The 2018–19 President, Anthony Wreford, nominated Kumar Sangakkara as his successor in May 2019; Sangakkara became MCC’s first non-British President.

Detailed explanation-3: -Former England batter Clare Connor has officially succeeded Sri Lanka legend Kumar Sangakkara as the new president of the MCC.

Detailed explanation-4: -MCC Presidents The current President of MCC is Stephen Fry.

Detailed explanation-5: -Former England captain Clare Connor on Friday took charge as the MCC (Marylebone Cricket Club) president, becoming the first woman to hold the post in the club’s 234-year-old history.

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