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Cricket is a popular sport in the UK that is played in several different formats. According to the official handbook, where did cricket originate and what is the maximum length of a 'Test match'?

  1. It originated in England and can last up to five daysAnswer
  2. B
    It originated in Scotland and can last up to three days
  3. C
    It originated in England and can last up to one day
  4. D
    It originated in Australia and can last up to seven days

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Cricket is said to have originated in England, and its longest format, Test cricket, can last up to five days.
Cricket is said to have originated in England and has since become one of the most popular sports in the UK. Test cricket is the oldest and longest format of the game, with matches lasting for a maximum of five days. Another key fact about cricket in the UK is that 'The Ashes' is the most famous competition, played between England and Australia.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the origin of cricket.
England.
The official 'Life in the UK' handbook states that the sport is said to have originated in England.
2
Identify the maximum length of a Test match.
Up to five days.
Test matches represent the oldest form of international cricket and are typically scheduled to last for up to five days.

Key Concept

Cricket origins and Test match duration
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