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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who has been named as first non-British President of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC)?
A
Varun Chopra
B
Mahela Jayawardene
C
Kumar Sangakkara
D
David Byas
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: -Clare Connor becomes the first female to take office as President of MCC in its 234-year history - Female Cricket.

Detailed explanation-5: -MCC Presidents The current President of MCC is Stephen Fry.

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