VOICED : New cricket match altitude record set on roof of Africa

VOICED : New cricket match altitude record set on roof of Africa

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9th - 10th Grade

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A cricket match was played at the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, setting a new record for the highest game ever played. The match involved former England spinner Ashley Giles and South African fast bowler Makhaya Ntini. Despite the challenges of altitude and low oxygen levels, the game was completed with the help of Tanzanian porters and umpires. The event raised funds for Cancer Research, anti-poaching efforts, and the construction of Rwanda's first international cricket pitch.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the notable players involved in the cricket match on Mount Kilimanjaro?

Jacques Kallis and Kevin Pietersen

Ashley Giles and Makhaya Ntini

Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara

Ricky Ponting and Shane Warne

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main challenge faced by players during the cricket match at high altitude?

Low oxygen levels

Extreme cold temperatures

Unpredictable weather conditions

Lack of proper cricket equipment

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How was the cricket pitch and equipment transported to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro?

By helicopter

By local Tanzanian porters

By the players themselves

By a team of international volunteers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the funds raised by the expedition used for?

Sponsoring a cricket league in South Africa

Cancer Research and anti-poaching efforts

Supporting local Tanzanian schools

Building a new stadium in England

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the expedition signify about the sport of cricket in Africa?

It is not well-known in Africa

It is only popular in South Africa

It is gaining popularity across different altitudes

It is declining in popularity