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WorksheetsUnderstanding the Laws of Cricket
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which of the following is NOT a basic way a batsman can be dismissed in cricket?
Bowled
Caught
Overrun
Leg Before Wicket (LBW)
How many legal deliveries make up an over in standard cricket?
5
6
8
10
What is the maximum number of fielders allowed outside the 30-metre circle during the first 10 overs of a One Day International (ODI) match?
2
3
4
5
Which umpire signal indicates a 'no ball'?
Both arms raised above the head
One arm extended horizontally
One arm raised and bent at the elbow
Tapping the shoulder
How many runs are awarded for hitting the ball over the boundary on the full (without bouncing)?
4
5
6
8
Which fielding position is located directly behind the wicketkeeper?
Gully
Third man
Long on
First slip
What does the umpire signal by raising one index finger above their head?
Four runs
Out
Six runs
Wide ball
If a batsman hits the ball and it crosses the boundary after bouncing, how many runs are scored?
2
3
4
6
Which of the following is NOT a recognised fielding position in cricket?
Silly mid-off
Deep square leg
Goalkeeper
Point
What is the minimum number of players required to form a cricket team?
9
10
11
12
Which umpire signal is used to indicate a 'wide' delivery?
Both arms outstretched horizontally
One arm raised vertically
Tapping the shoulder
Both arms raised above the head
What is the term for a bowler taking three wickets in three consecutive deliveries?
Double
Hat-trick
Century
Maiden
Which of the following is NOT a method of scoring runs in cricket?
Byes
Leg byes
Overthrows
Penalty corners
What is the distance between the two sets of stumps (wickets) on a cricket pitch?
18.44 metres
20.12 metres
22.00 metres
24.50 metres
Which fielding position is closest to the batsman on the leg side?
Silly point
Silly mid-on
Deep mid-wicket
Third man
What does the umpire signal by tapping their shoulder with one hand?
Leg bye
No ball for height (above waist)
Powerplay
Dead ball
If a batsman is run out, who makes the final decision if the fielding team appeals?
The bowler
The batsman
The umpire
The captain
Which of the following is a legal delivery in cricket?
The bowler’s front foot lands over the popping crease
The ball bounces twice before reaching the batsman
The ball is bowled underarm without prior agreement
The ball is bowled overarm and lands within the pitch
What is the role of the 'third umpire' in cricket?
To keep score
To make on-field decisions
To review decisions using video technology
To coach the players
Which umpire signal indicates a 'bye' has been scored?
Raising one arm above the head with an open palm
Tapping the knee
Raising both arms above the head
Pointing towards the boundary
How many ways can a batter be dismissed?
7
9
10
11
