Vidyalelo
General Knowledge · Q541

Practice

Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 541

Q541

When the batsman, in cricket, is out without scoring a single run, is called

A.
drive
B.
duck
Answer
C.
flight
D.
googly

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
When the batsman, in cricket, is out without scoring a single run, is called duck. The term “duck” comes from the shape of the number '0' which is similar to that of duck's egg. In 1886, when the Prince of Wales got out without scoring a single run, the term 'duck' was used for the first time.