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mediumGeoffrey Boycott achieved a unique milestone in August 1977 when he reached his 100th first-class century. What made this century especially significant?
✓It was the first time anyone reached 100 centuries during a Test match
BIt was scored on his Test debut
CIt was scored without hitting a single boundary
DIt came off the last ball of the match
Answer Explanation
Boycott's 100th first-class century, scored against Australia at Headingley in August 1977, was achieved during a Test match, he became the first player in cricket history to reach the milestone in a Test.
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