What is king pair in cricket?

In Cricket terminology when a Batsman is dismissed as Duck (Zero) in both innings then it is called Pair. But when a batsman is dismissed in the first ball of both innings (Golden ducks) then it is known as King Pair.

English cricketer William Attewell was the first player to be dismissed as King Pair. Till now 20 players has the record of King Pair, it includes all-time great cricketers like Virender Sehwag and Adam Gilchrist.


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