Laws of Cricket - Quiz 22


1. The striker hits a No ball and it lands on the line which marks the boundary. How many runs are scored?
(Select one answer)
a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
d) 7

2. A match is due to start at 11am. What is the latest time that players can practice on the square?
(Select one answer)
a) 10.00
b) 10.15
c) 10.30
d) 10.45

3. The striker plays the ball which drops behind him and starts to roll towards his stumps. He knocks the ball away with his bat. How should the umpire answer an appeal?
(Select one answer)

a) Not out
b) Call and signal Dead ball
c) Award 5 penalty runs to fielding side
d) Out, Hit ball twice

4. The striker has a runner. He hits the ball and he, his runner and the non-striker all run. They have completed one run when the wicket at the wicket-keeper's end is fairly put down. Who, if anyone, is out Run out.
(Select one answer)
a) The non-striker
b) The striker
c) Neither batsman

5. When signalling to the scorers, the umpire simultaneously touches both shoulders each with the opposite hand. What does this signal mean?
(Select one answer)

a) 5 Penalty runs to the batting side
b) 5 Penalty runs to the fielding side
c) Revoke the last signal
d) Start of the last hour of the match