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Umpiring Quiz

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Duration of the Lunch & Tea Intervals is predetermined before the toss. Is this statement true or false?

a)

True

b)

False

2.

On the second day of the cricket match, the play begins at 10:00 am. The batting team's Captain announces a declaration at 10:25 am. At what time will the play recommence?

a)

10:35 am

b)

10.30 am

c)

10.45 am

d)

10.50 am

3.

Lunch will end at 1:00 pm and the Captain has declared innings closed at 12:54 pm,
At what time will you resume?

a)

1:05 PM

b)

1:10 PM

c)

1:00 PM

d)

1:04 PM

4.

A side is out at 11:50, Lunch is at 12:00 noon for 60 minutes. When will Lunch be taken? When will play resume?

a)
Lunch will be taken at 12:00 noon and play will resume at 1:00 PM
b)
Lunch will be taken at 11:50 AM and play will resume at 12:50 PM
c)
Lunch will be taken at 12:00 noon and play will resume at 12:30 PM
d)
Lunch will be taken at 11:50 AM and play will resume at 1:00 PM
5.

What is the maximum length of a drinks interval?

a)
20 minutes
b)
15 minutes
c)

5 minutes

d)
10 minutes
6.

When may the timing for a drinks interval can be altered?

a)
When the players request it
b)
When the umpire decides
c)

When a wicket falls or a Batter retires within 5 minutes of the scheduled time

d)
When the match is delayed
7.

Laws allow the Umpires to determine the drinks intervals on each day before the start of the day's play.
True or False?

a)
True
b)
False
8.

At what point can the Captains of both teams decide to forego the Tea interval?

a)
When the match is delayed due to rain
b)

At any time, they so wish

c)
When the umpire decides to skip the interval
d)
There is no provision to forego the Tea interval
9.

At what point should the Umpire declare 'Time' during the match?

a)
When the ball goes out of the field
b)
When a player is injured
c)

At the start of each interval or interruption or wherever he is required to do so under the laws

d)
When there is an interruption due to rain
10.

Is it true or false that the bails will be taken off from each wicket after the call of time?

a)
True
b)
False
c)
Depends on the umpire's decision
11.

   What is the signal for the start of the Last Hour?

a)

   Touching the opposite shoulder with onehand.

b)

    Pointing to a raised wrist with other hand.

c)

Facing the scorer and drawing a circle with one hand, denoting a clock face.

12.


What is the appropriate number of overs to be bowled during the 44-minute period of play when using the Time Left calculation method?

a)
10 overs
b)
12 overs
c)

15 overs

d)
16 overs
13.

  Where should the toss for innings take place:

a)

In the Club Chairman's office

b)

On the field of play.

c)
In the stands
d)
In the umpire's office
14.

What are the time limits for the toss for innings to be done?

a)
15 minutes before the start of play
b)
30 minutes before the start of play
c)
45 minutes before the start of play
d)
60 minutes before the start of play
15.


Is the presence of the Umpire required during the toss? Yes or No?

a)
Yes
b)
No
16.

When does the innings for the two opening Batters commence?

a)

When they step on to the field of play

b)

At the call of 'Play' by the Umpire

c)

As soon as the Bowler starts his run up.

d)

At the instant of delivery of the first ball

17.

Can the Captain of the batting team forfeit their innings prior to their innings beginning?

a)

yes

b)

no

18.

The Umpires may 'award a match' to a side when they, either, concede defeat or refuse to play. True or False?

a)
True
b)
False
19.

The Bowler runs up to deliver a ball but the wet ball slips out of his hands, and drops in front on the pitch Will this delivery count in the over?

a)

Yes

b)

No, The ball has not been properly delivered.

 

20.

The Bowler, while on his run-up, sees the Non-Striker outside his ground, and throws the ball to run out the Non-Striker. The Umpire gives the Batter out. Will this ball count as one of the over?

a)
Yes, it will count as one of the over
b)
No, it will not count as one of the over
c)
It depends on the umpire's decision
d)
It depends on the bowler's appeal
21.

When does an over start?

a)
When the bowler starts running
b)
When the batsman hits the ball
c)
When the umpire signals
d)
When the bowler releases the ball
22.

You have called 'Over' and moved to the Striker's end for the next over. After one delivery, the scorers inform you that you allowed only 5 balls in the previous over. What should you do?

a)

    Add a ball to the next over at your end.

b)

Add a ball to the last over of the match if it could affect the result

c)

Ask your colleague to add an extra ball in the current over

d)

    Tell them that the over as counted will stand.

23.

A Striker takes guard outside his crease and sets off for the first run from there. Is that a short run?

a)
Yes, it is a short run
b)
No, it is not a short run
c)
It depends on the umpire's decision
d)
It depends on the bowler's action
24.

The Striker's end Umpire sees a Batter run short at his end. Will he make the call & signal during play or after the ball is dead

a)

Immediately as he sees the short run, he will call & signal 'short run'.

b)

The Umpire will call & signal 'short runs' when the ball is dead.

25.

When a Batter is dismissed, no runs except penalties shall be given. What are the two exceptions to this rule ?

a)

Obstructing The Field & Run Out.

b)

Run Out & Hit The Ball Twice.

c)

Obstructing The Field & Hit The Ball Twice.

26.

Which of these runs is debited against the Bowler's analysis?

a)
No Ball
b)

None of the above

c)
Bye Runs
d)
Leg Bye Runs
27.

The Batters complete two runs. Both Umpires call and signal Short run. How many runs are scored?

a)
2 runs
b)
1 run
c)
0 run
d)
3 runs
28.

How many runs are scored if the Batters have run 4 and crossed on the 5th (but not completed it) before the ball crosses the boundary?

a)
4 runs
b)
5 runs
c)
6 runs
d)

0 runs

29.

The Batters have just started on their third run when a Fielder, attempting to stop the ball, succeeds only in diverting it across the boundary. How many runs are scored?

a)
Three runs
b)
Four runs
c)
Two runs
d)
One run
30.

Who decides whether or not the ball is finally settled in the hands of the Wicket-keeper or the

Bowler?

a)

The Umpire at the Bowler's end

b)
Wicket-keeper
c)

The Umpire at the Striker's end

d)
Captain of the fielding team
31.

What is the first action of an Umpire whenever he intervenes in a case of unfair play?

a)

Call dead ball

b)

Call no ball

32.

  The Striker is not ready to receive a delivery and makes no attempt to play the ball. Will the ball count in the over?

a)

Will count if the Umpire is not satisfied with the Striker's reason for not being ready

b)

Will not count if the Umpire is satisfied with the Striker's reason for not being ready

c)

Both answers are right

33.

A ball, fairly delivered, bounces more than once and is rolling when the Striker hits it to the boundary.

How many runs should be added to the total?

a)
Four runs
b)
Six runs
c)

Five runs

d)
No runs
34.

The Bowler accidentally knocks the bails off the stumps whilst delivering the ball, what should the Umpire do?

a)

Call and signal 'Dead-Ball'

b)

Re-make the wicket immediately

c)

Re-make the wicket when the ball is dead

d)

  Call and signal 'No-Ball'

35.

A ball, fairly delivered, comes to rest in front of the line of the Striker's wicket without having touched

either the bat or person of the Striker. What action do you take?

a)

Call & signal 'Dead-Ball'.

b)

Call & signal 'No-Ball'.

c)

Call & signal 'No-Ball', followed by 'Dead-Ball'.

d)

Since it was a fairly delivered ball, the Striker is allowed to hit the ball for runs

36.

The Bowler flexes his wrist during his action of delivery of the ball. Is that permitted?

a)
Yes, it is permitted
b)
No, it is not permitted
c)
Only in certain circumstances
d)
Depends on the type of ball being bowled
37.

While delivering the ball, the Bowler's leg brushes against the wicket and a bail falls down.

What action shall the Umpires take?

a)

Nothing. It is part of the game & play will go on

b)

Either Umpire shall call 'No-Ball'.

c)

Bowler's end Umpire shall call 'No-Ball'

38.

A Bowler in his delivery stride, lands his back foot within and not touching the return crease. But while delivering the ball, his back foot swipes across the forward extension of return crease.
Is that a 'No-Ball'?

a)

Fair Delivery

b)

'No-Ball'

39.

A match is being played on an artificial surface, which is only 7 feet in width. A ball pitches right on the edge of the mat. What should the Umpire do?

a)

dead ball

b)

no ball

c)

wide ball

d)

none of the above

40.

In how many ways a Batter is dismissed from a Wide Ball?

a)

5 ways

b)

4 ways

c)

3 ways

d)

2 ways

41.

When should the Umpire call and signal 'Wide-Ball'?

a)

When the ball pitches

b)

As soon as the ball reaches the Wicket-keeper

c)

As soon as the ball passes the Striker

d)

As soon as the ball passes the Striker's wicket

42.

A Wide ball reaches the long-leg boundary. How many runs are scored? Where will these be entered?

a)

5 runs for wide

b)

4 runs for wide

c)

1 wide, 4 byes.

43.

The Umpire calls a ball wide and the Striker is given out Stumped. Will any runs be scored?

a)

The wide will be revoked and the Batter will begiven out. No runs will be scored

b)

The wide will stand and so will the dismissal. One run will be scored

44.

  If both Batters run short in one and the same run, how many runs would you deduct?

a)

1 runs

b)

3 runs

c)

2 runs

d)

0 runs

45.

Where should the sight-screens is to be positioned?

a)

Entirely within the boundary.

b)

Partially within &partially outside.

c)

  Entirely outside the boundary line.

46.

The Bowler has thrown the ball, before reaching his delivery stride, at the Striker's end in an attempt to run him out. The Umpire at square-leg has called 'No-ball'. Is the action correct?

a)

Yes

b)

No

47.

The ball becomes automatically Dead when it lodges in the pads of the Striker. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

48.

A boundary 6 can only be awarded if the ball has been struck with the bat. Is that True or False?

a)

true

b)

false

49.

The ball does not count in the over if there is an offence of illegal fielding under Law 28.2. True or False

a)

True

b)

False

50.

What signals should you give to the Scorer in the following situation?
A 'no-ball' is missed by the Striker and Wicket-keeper. The Batters run three runs of which the first is called short, and the Striker is given 'run out' before he finishes the third.

a)

2 runs, 1 short, run out

b)

3 runs, 1 short, run out

c)

3 runs, 2 overthrows, stumped

d)

1 run, 2 overthrows, stumped