Quiz on Weird and Unknown Cricket Rules

What is a hat trick in cricket?

• A fielder catching three balls in one over

• A bowler taking three wickets in three consecutive deliveries

• A batsman scoring three centuries in three matches

• A team winning three matches in a row

When is a batter NOT OUT if the ball hits the glove?

• When the glove is not holding the bat

• When the glove is holding the bat

• When the ball hits the helmet

• When the ball hits the pad

What happens if the ball bounces more than once before reaching the batter?

• It is declared a Dead Ball

• It is declared a Free Hit

• It is declared a Wide Ball

• It is declared a No Ball

What is the penalty if a fielder other than the wicketkeeper wears gloves?

• The over is restarted

• The fielder is sent off the field

• 5 penalty runs to the batting team

• The ball is declared dead

What is the rule regarding mowing the grass on the pitch?

• The grass must not be mowed during the game

• The grass must be mowed only before the game starts

• The grass must be mowed every day of the game

• The grass must be mowed only after the game ends

What happens if a player re-enters the field without authorization?

• The ball is deemed a dead ball and 5 penalty runs are awarded

• The player is fined

• The player is banned for the rest of the match

• The over is restarted

What is the rule if the bails do not fall even if the ball hits the stumps?

• The over is restarted

• The ball is declared dead

• The batter is OUT

• The batter is NOT OUT

What is the 'Returning the Ball' rule?

• A batter can be given out for returning the ball to a fielder without approval

• A batter must return the ball to the umpire

• A batter can return the ball to a fielder anytime

• A batter can return the ball to the bowler

What is the Three-Minute Rule in cricket?

• A team must be ready to field within 3 minutes

• An incoming batter must be ready to play within 3 minutes

• A fielder must return to position within 3 minutes

• A bowler must bowl within 3 minutes

What happens if the ball strikes the helmet on the field?

• The helmet is removed from the field

• The over is restarted

• The ball is declared dead

• 5 penalty runs are awarded to the batting team