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The term X was coin as a way of measurement of the English Cricket Team against others. The first version of X occurred between England & Australia in 1877. Over the years, other countries were was included in X – South Africa (1889), West Indies (1928), New Zealand (1980), India (1932) and so on and so forth.
There are 12 teams currently which qualify for X. Identify X.

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Test, as in Test Cricket.
Currently considered as a status, the Test status is conferred upon a country or group of countries by the ICC.
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X is a type of deciduous tree native to Madagascar, Africa & Australia. The tree is also referred to as ‘upside down tree’, due to a local myth, or ‘Tree of Life’ due to many uses of its bark & fruit.
It is also one of the longest living trees on Earth, with an estimated age of 2000-3000 years.
Can you identify this iconic tree?
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Baobab Tree (genus Adansonia)
The trees are an integral part of the local environment, by providing food and storing large amounts of water in their trunk.
You probably remember these trees from the movie Lion King.
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If the Great Wall was built to keep the Mongols out, what was the Great Fence supposed to keep out?

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Dingos
It's a 5,614 kilometer fence built in Australia to keep wild dingo away from sheep & civilization.
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