WorksheetsIt's in the laws
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
The batsmen run off a Wide delivery and complete one run. As the ball is returned, it is deflected off a fielder's helmet on the ground behind the wicket-keeper. How many runs are scored?
2 (two wides only).
6 (one wide and 5 penalty runs).
8
7 (two wides and five penalty runs).
Who is mainly responsible for the conduct of the players?
The team coaches.
The umpires.
The team captains.
The umpires and the team captains.
On occasions umpires are required to make more than one signal to the scorers. Which is the correct order?
Fielding extras – Boundaries - Penalty runs – Short runs – Bowling extras.
Short runs – Penalty runs –Bowling extras – Fielding extras – Boundaries.
Short runs – Bowling extras – Fielding extras – Boundaries - Penalty runs.
If several signals are to be used, they should be given in the order that the events
occurred.
During play, an appeal is only valid if it is made before
the umpire considers the ball is dead.
the call of over.
the bowler starts his run-up (or delivery action) for the next delivery.
the bowler delivers the next delivery.
As you leave the field-of-play, with the scores tied and no more batsmen left to bat, the scorers inform you that they have discovered a mistake in the scoring giving the last batting side a win before the last ball had been bowled. What do you do next?
Have the tie stand.
Amend the result to a win to the batting side.
Have all deliveries back to where the error occurred re-bowled.
Have the last delivery re-bowled.
As the bowler delivers the first ball of a match, he causes you to call and signal No ball for a foot-fault. He fails to deliver the ball and continues running through the Protected area. What you do next?
Call and signal Dead ball; then revoke the No-ball signal; issue a First caution to the bowler and inform your colleague, both batsmen and the opposing captain.
Give him a warning for running on the protected area.
Award five penalty runs to the batting team. Give the bowler a first caution and inform your colleague, both batsmen and the opposing captain.
Award five penalty runs to the batting team.
The striker hits a fair ball with his bat; both umpires call and signal Short run when 2 runs have been completed. How many runs are scored?
0
3
1
2
An umpire can change his decision to give a batter out, provided he does so
before the bowler starts his run-up for the next delivery.
before the batter has left the wicket block.
promptly.
before the new batter has entered the field of play.
Which one of the following does not require a call and signal?
No ball
Wide ball
Boundary
Short run
How many warnings can be given to a bowler running on the protected area of the pitch before official action is taken?
Two
One
Three
None. Official action takes place on the first instance.
Towards the end of the match with the scores tied, a batsman on 52 retires to permit the last batsman, his captain, to hit the winning run. The captain is dismissed, bowled off the first ball he faces. Is the retired batsman permitted to return to the crease?
Yes, if he retired hurt, ill or through some other unavoidable cause.
No, unless he retired uninjured.
No, under any circumstances.
Yes
The batsmen complete one run. The bowler's end umpire calls and signals WIDE and the striker's end umpire calls & signals No ball. How many runs are scored?
0
1
3
2
The striker in defence of his wicket hits a fair delivery a second time. The ball is mis-fielded permitting the batsmen to start and complete one run. How many runs are scored?
0 (Dead ball, any runs are disallowed).
2
1
5 Penalty runs to the fielding side for unfair play.
Which non dissmissal law has been removed and is not relevant in the 21st century
Dead ball
Lost ball
Double bounce
Back foot no ball
How many methods of dismissal are there in cricket
Eight
Nine
Ten
Seven
Who can substitute the captain at the toss
Twelfth man
Coach
Vice captain
Any nominated player by the captain in the team list
Rain has prevented any play on Day one of a two-day match. Team One scores 187/6 declared. Team Two batting score 97/7 when a batsman asks you: "How many more runs must we score to avoid the Follow-on?" What is your answer?
1
15
16
0
The batsmen have crossed on their second run off a No ball/Bye when the striker is dismissed, run-out by the wicket-keeper. How many runs are scored?
0
1 (one no ball)
3 (one no ball and two byes)
2 (one no ball and one bye)
A wide is bowled. For which of the following dismissal types does the bowler receive credit?
Stumped
Run out
Handled the ball
Obstructed the field
What is the ultimate sanction if a batsman runs through the protected area?
A first caution to the offending batter.
Out, obstructed the field
Five penalty runs to the fielding team.
Disallow any runs scored, award 5 penalty runs to the fielding side, inform both captains of your decision and provide a report to the governing body.
