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Current Affairs UPPSC 2008 GS-I
Question

Who has been given the "Cricketer of the year Award" by the ICC in September 2008?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: S. Tendulkar

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “S. Tendulkar ”.
In September 2008, Sachin Tendulkar was awarded the "Cricketer of the Year" award by the ICC (International Cricket Council). So, the correct answer is (4) S. Tendulkar.

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