WorksheetsUmpiring Quiz 1
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 17mins
What is the maximum number of players allowed to field at one time?
7
9
11
13
When is the nomination to be completed?
Before the match starts
After the match ends
During the tea break
There is no nomination in cricket
After the nomination is done, who has the authority to perform the toss if the Captain is unavailable?
The Team Manager.
Any person who is on the list of nominated players.
Any person connected with the team
The Umpires
A Substitute has come on during the game and takes on the role of Captain. Is this permitted?
Yes. A Substitute who comes in in place of the Captain can do this.
No. Only one of the 11 can act as Captain.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the team nomination in cricket?
The Captain can make changes in the team nomination before the match starts
The Captain cannot make any changes once the team is nominated by the manager/coach
Which of the following individuals is the sole authority for determining the suitability of the pitch for game play?
Umpire
Captain of the batting team
Match referee
Groundskeeper
Who bears the responsibility for ensuring that the game is played in accordance with both The Spirit of Cricket and the Laws?
The Team Manager.
The Chairman of the Club
The Umpires
The Captains
What is the required time for Umpires to be present at the ground before the start of a cricket match?
120 minutes, at least
90 minutes, at least
45 minutes, at least
35 minutes, at least
Who are the sole judges responsible for unfair play?
Umpires
Coaches
Captains
Groundsmen
Which signal should you give to the scorers when your colleague at the Striker's end calls and signals 'No-Ball', the Striker attempts to hit the ball but misses, and the ball crosses the boundary?
No-Ball
Bye
Boundary
Out
When are the Umpires required to change ends?
After each innings
After each side has had one completed innings
They remain at one end throughout the match
Which signal indicates the awarding of 5 penalty runs to the batting side in cricket?
By repeated tapping of one shoulder with the opposite hand.
A wave of the hand from side to side
A tap on the shoulder by the fielding captain
A nod from the third umpire
Which umpire makes signals to scorers in cricket?
The fielding captain
The square-leg umpire
The third umpire
The on-field umpire
How many scorers need to be designated for the cricket match?
5
2
3
4
What is the signal used to indicate a Short Run in cricket?
Single hand raised with index finger
Both hands raised with palms open
Both hands raised with palms closed
By bending one arm upwards and touching the nearer shoulder with the tips of the fingers
Who holds the responsibility for the possession and management of the cricket balls to be used during the match?
The Captains
The Ground Authority
The Umpires
The Fielders
When is a new ball allowed to be taken in the same innings?
After 75 or more are bowled with the old one
After 85 or more are bowled with the old one
After 100 or more are bowled with the old one
After 80 or more are bowled with the old one
Is it possible for the Umpires to replace the ball on their own accord, without any appeal from either team, if they deem it unfit for play?
No. One of the sides has to appeal
Yes. They can change the ball without appeal
Both Captains have to agree to a change of ball
What is the signal by Umpire, when a new ball is taken.
The ball is held above the head so it can be clearly seen
Ball is placed on head
No signal is to be made
When a new ball is taken, to whom should the Umpire relay the information?
The Batters Only
The Scorer only
The other Umpire
All of the above
What is the maximum permitted length of a bat?
27 inches
30 inches
38 inches
28 inches
What is the maximum width of the bat?
6.2 inches
4.25 inches
5.2 inches
5 inches
What is the maximum weight allowed for a cricket bat?
1.5 Kgs
3 Kgs
No weight speculations are given
2 Kgs
What materials are allowed for the blade of a cricket bat?
Aluminium
Wood
Bamboo
Steel
The incoming Batter has come with a bat made of 'fiber glass'. The fielding Captain has no objection to its use. Will you allow its use?
Yes
No
What is the measurement of the pitch's length?
15 Yards
20 Yards
22 Yards
25 Yards
Is it possible to change the cricket pitch being used?
No. The match has to be called off
Yes. If it becomes dangerous and it is unreasonable to play on it, and only if the Captains consent.
Yes. The Umpires may change it at any time
What is the measurement of the bowling crease?
8ft 8 inches
8ft 9 inches
9ft 8 inches
8ft 6 inches
Which two creases are considered to have unlimited length?
Popping crease & Bowling Crease
Bowling Crease & Return Crease
Popping Crease & Return Crease
Distance between the popping crease & the Bowling crease
4 Feet
3 Feet
5 Feet
6 Feet
What is the distance between the center of the middle stump & the return crease?
5 Feet
5 Feet 4 inches
6 Feet
4 Feet 4 inches
What material are the stumps and bails made of?
Either aluminum, wood, or plastic
Wood only
Plastic only
Who holds the authority to determine the removal of bails?
The Captains
The Umpires
The Groundsman
The Bowlers
If the bails keep falling off from only one end due to wind or improper grooves, is it acceptable to remove the bails from that particular end?
Yes. This is fine
No. Bails from both ends must be removed
Ask the Captains
What is the standard shape of the stumps in cricket?
Outside ground - Cylindrical
Outside ground - Square
Outside ground - Oval
On what occasions might a cricket pitch be rolled?
At the start of each innings & start of each day's play
At the start of each day's play only.
At the start of each day's play & each new innings, except the first innings of the match
At the end of every match
What is the length of rolling time permitted?
Minimum 7 minutes
Maximum 7 minutes
Minimum 10 minutes
Maximum 10 minutes
Who holds the authority to decide which roller should be used on the pitch?
The Captain of the batting side
The Captain of the fielding side
The Umpires will decide
The Groundsman
The batting Captain asks you to roll the pitch sideways. Is it permitted?
No. Only rolling of the whole pitch, lengthwise, is permitted.
Yes. This may be allowed
Yes. If the fielding Captain has no objection
Play is to start at 10.00 am. When should rolling take place?
Start between 9.00 am & 9.50 am.
Start between 9.30 am and 9.50 am.
Should be finished by 9.50 am
Start between 9.15 am and 9.45 am.
What is the width of the non-turf pitch in cricket?
8 Feet
6 Feet
10 Feet
7 Feet
How are creases supposed to be marked?
By blue lines.
By white lines
By scraping the ground
Can the start of the rolling be delayed by the batting Captain?
No. It must start at the time told by the Umpire between 30 min & 10 min before the start
Yes. The Captain is allowed to specify the time for rolling to start (between 30m & 10m prior).
How frequently is the pitch allowed to be watered during the match?
Once every morning
Never
Every alternate day
Do players have permission to use sawdust to enhance their footholds?
No, they are not allowed
Yes, but it must be ensured there is no damage to the pitch
Yes. Can be used without any restriction
if there is no prior agreement on the use of covers before the match commences, what portion of the pitch can be covered, if at all
No covers will be used
The match pitch & one pitch on either side will becovered.
The entire pitch + 4ft at each end shall be covered, along with the Bowler's run-up, where possible.
At what time should the overnight covers on the pitch be taken off each morning?
When the Umpires arrive at the ground
90 minutes before the scheduled start
As soon as is practicable.
Whenever the Grounds Authority wishes
When is it permissible to remark the creases during a match?
Whenever the Umpire considers it necessary.
Only during intervals.
Only at end of each day
Whenever Captain ask
When can clearing of debris be done by hand?
Before mowing & whenever the Umpire deems fit
Not permitted.
After rolling and before start of play.
What is the deadline for completing the mowing of the outfield on each following day during the cricket match?
Before start of play
30 minutes before start of play
15 minutes before start of play
20 minutes before start of play
