Quiz! How well do you know Test cricket’s famous rearguard acts?

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Batting for long hours is one of Test cricket’s unique challenges. At times these rearguard acts help their team save a Test. On some occasions, they even bat for long enough and pile up enough runs to allow their bowlers to pull off a hard-earned wins.

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Batters playing long hours with their side under pressure often etch their names in the annals of the sport for their acts of endurance and supreme temperament. In this, they are different from the great athletes from most other sports: a sport rewarding time spent at the crease is not common.

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Take our quiz to test your knowledge on the great rearguard acts of Test cricket.

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Quiz! How well do you know Test cricket’s famous rearguard acts?

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