Cricket Knowledge Challenge

What is the maximum number of overs in a One Day International match?

• 100

• 75

• 120

• 50

How many players are there in a cricket team?

• 15

• 10

• 11

• 12

What is the term for a bowler who delivers the ball with a straight arm?

• fast bowler

• slow bowler

• medium pacer

• spin bowler

What is the main objective of batting in cricket?

• To maintain a good batting average.

• To score runs and protect the wicket.

• To field the ball and catch it.

• To bowl the ball effectively.

What is the role of a wicketkeeper?

• The role of a wicketkeeper is to catch the ball, stump batsmen, and support the bowler.

• To bowl the ball and field at slip

• To coach the players during the match

• To score runs for the team

What is a no-ball in cricket?

• A no-ball is a delivery that counts as a wicket.

• A no-ball is a delivery that can only be bowled by a spinner.

• A no-ball is a delivery that results in a free hit for the batting team.

• A no-ball is an illegal delivery in cricket that results in an extra run and an additional delivery.

What is the difference between a fast bowler and a spin bowler?

• Fast bowlers use slower deliveries to confuse batsmen.

• Spin bowlers rely on speed and bounce to take wickets.

• Fast bowlers primarily bowl with a straight arm technique.

• The difference is that fast bowlers focus on speed and bounce, whereas spin bowlers focus on spin and deception.

What is the purpose of a slip fielder?

• To bowl the ball to the batsman.

• To field at the boundary line.

• To catch or stop edged balls from the batsman.

• To score runs for the team.

What is the term for a batsman who is out without scoring any runs?

• scored a single

• duck

• out for a golden duck

• dismissed for a boundary

Who is known as the 'Father of Cricket'?

• Don Bradman

• W.G. Grace

• Sachin Tendulkar

• Brian Lara