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The word ‘yorker’ is related to which sport?
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The word ‘yorker’ is related to which sport?

A.

Kho Kho

B.

Cricket

C.

Basketball

D.

Kabaddi

Correct option is B


The correct answer is (b) Cricket.
· In cricket, a 'yorker' refers to a delivery where the ball is pitched right at the batsman's feet, making it difficult for them to play an attacking shot.
· Cricket originated in England and is believed to have been played since the 16th century.
· It evolved into a formal sport with organized rules and matches by the 18th century.
· Basketball was invented by Dr. James Naismith in 1891 in Massachusetts, USA. It quickly gained popularity and spread globally, becoming an Olympic sport in 1936.
Facts to remember:

Sport
Important Terminologies
Football (Soccer)
Goal, Offside, Penalty, Corner Kick, Free Kick, Yellow/Red Card, Dribbling, Tackle, Hat-Trick
Basketball
Dribble, Slam Dunk, Free Throw, Three-Pointer, Rebound, Layup, Block, Double-Double, Triple-Double
Cricket
Wicket, Over, Run, Sixer, Boundary, Duck, Leg Before Wicket (LBW), Century, Hat-trick
Tennis
Ace, Deuce, Double Fault, Serve, Volley, Backhand, Forehand, Grand Slam, Match Point
Baseball
Home Run, Strike, Ball, Out, Inning, Double Play, Grand Slam, Bunt, Pitcher, Catcher
Golf
Birdie, Bogey, Par, Eagle, Hole-in-One, Green, Fairway, Bunker, Putt, Driver
American Football
Touchdown, Field Goal, Interception, Sack, Fumble, Punt, Quarterback, Linebacker, Safety

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