Question : The very first cricket test match was played on:
Option 1: 15 March 1977
Option 2: 15 March 1900
Option 3: 15 March 1880
Option 4: 15 March 1877
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Correct Answer: 15 March 1877
Solution : The correct answer is 15 March 1877.
On 15 March 1877, England and Australia played the very first cricket test match during England's tour of Australia. The match was a hit and sparked a popular demand for more matches or series between the two countries in the future. These matches came to be known as "The Ashes".