GATE2017 ME-1: GA-9

Question

Two very famous sportsmen Mark and Steve happened to be brothers and played for country $K$. Mark teased James, an opponent from country $E$, "There is no way you are good enough to play for your country." James replied, "Maybe not, but at least I am the best player in my own family."

Which one of the following can be inferred from this conversation?

• A. Mark was known to play better than James.
• B. Steve was known to play better than Mark.
• C. James and Steve were good friends.
• D. James played better than Steve.

Comments

Fun fact: The players mentioned here are Steve Waugh and Mark Waugh from Australian Cricket Team. Mark Waugh, while a good player, was never considered as good as his brother, the legendary Steve Waugh, who captained the Australian team.

The details in question happened during The Ashes. Mark tried to sledge Jimmy Ormond, an English player

Waugh: “There’s no way you’re good enough to play for England.”

Ormond: “Maybe not, but at least I’m the best player in my own family.”

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Yeah, I was thinking about the same thing. Nice to get such humour once in a while😀

Answer 1

"Maybe not, but at least I am the best player in my own family"

This reply by James to Mark shows that Mark is not the best player in his own family which means Steve is a better player.

Correct Option: B

Answer 2

Answer is option B.