Laws of Cricket - Quiz 20

1. The striker hits the ball and completes 2 runs. The ball is thrown erratically towards him and he thinks it is going to hit him. He moves out of his ground and the ball hits the stumps and bounces away. His partner calls for another run which they complete. There is a loud appeal, what is the umpire's decision?
(Select one answer)
a) Call and signal Dead ball and award 2 runs
b) Give striker out, Run out
c) Answer the appeal Not out and ensure that the scorers record 3 runs
d) Call and signal Dead ball and cancel all runs

2. The umpires arrive at the ground at 10am for a match due to start at 11am and the groundsman is mowing the outfield. By what time must the mowing be completed?
(Select one answer)
a) 10.55pm as the umpires walk to the wicket
b) 10.45am
c) 10.30am
d) 10.15am

3.In a rain affected match, the last hour is due to commence at 6.45pm. At 6.40 the batting side declares. What is the minimum number of overs to be bowled?
(Select one answer)
a) 21
b) 20
c) 19
d) 18

4. The 5th ball of the over is a No ball which the striker hits and the batsmen run. They complete 3 runs and as the non-striker turns for another run he is delibrately impeded by a fielder. How many runs are recorded?
(Select one answer)
a) 4
b) 5
c) 9
d) 10

5. In the above scenario, who faces the next ball?
(Select one answer)
a) The batsmen decide
b) The striker
c) The non-striker