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Which Australian television tycoon played an important role in promoting cricket?

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Rupert Murdoch
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Kerry Packer
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Jim Kennedy
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John Malone
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The correct option is B Kerry Packer
Kerry Packer was an Australian television tycoon who played an important role in promoting cricket. He signed up 51 international cricketers against the wishes of the National cricket boards. For two years, he staged unofficial test matches and one-day internationals under the name of the World cricket series.

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