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Umpiring Technical Information
 

- By Piloo Reporter     

Cricket for India


Q1) While going for a sharp single, both the striker and non-striker are left stranded in the middle of the pitch. If a run out is to be effected at the wicketkeeper/striker's end, who will be given out? Why?
A) The striker. Because he is yet to cross over to the other side of the pitch.

Q2) In present day cricket, what is the length of the popping crease for ODIs & Test Matches ? Why ?
A) It shall be 15 yards on either side of the middle stumps. This is to ensure that whenever a substitute runner is employed, who runs at a fair distance from the center of the pitch, gets to know where exactly the crease lies.

Q3) Can a batsman be allowed to retire in case of vomiting even though the opposite captain objects?
A) He can retire and resume whenever he is fit. The opposite captain has no say. It is for the umpires to decide.

Q4) The ball is slowly traveling to the boundary. But just before it crosses over, the batsmen have crossed for the fifth run. How many runs are given ?
A) Five.

Q5) Can a bowler bowl two consecutive overs in the same match?
A) Yes, in two separate innings, It may be the last over of the 1st innings & first of the 2nd innings.

Q6) A side is all out eight minutes before lunch which is scheduled for 12.30 p.m. The interval for lunch is 45 minutes, when shall the game resume?
A) The game shall resume at 1-07 p.m.

Q7) Off the last ball of an over there was a case for Leg Before Wicket (LBW), but nobody appealed and end of the over was called. Later the bowler had a chat with wicketkeeper and they appeal. Can the umpire answer such a belated appeal ?
A) Yes, before a bowler starts his run up or bowling action to bowl the next over, subject to 'Time' not being called.

Q8) Can a wicketkeeper gather the ball in front of the wicket ?
A) Yes, only if the ball had first touched the striker's bat or person or if a run is attempted.

Q9) Can any runs be scored off a ball lawfully hit twice ?
A) Yes, only if there is an over throw.

Q10) Rain stops play as a new batsman in nearing the wicket. Can he be replaced on resumption ?
A) No.

Q11) A new ball is due after 75 overs. But the new ball was claimed after two balls of the 81st over. When can the next new ball be claimed ?
A) After 155 overs have been bowled.

Q12) What are the ways in which either batsmen can be out off a "no-ball"?
A) Run out, Handling the ball, Hitting the ball twice and Obstructing the field.

Q13) In what ways can a striker get out off a "Wide Ball"?
A) Stumped , Hit Wicket, Handling the ball and Obstructing the field.

Q14) The striker is bowled off a "No-ball" and later the ball crosses the boundary line. How many runs are scored and in which column?
A) 5 runs are scored as no-balls.

Q15) A fairly delivered ball comes to rest in front of the striker. What action does the umpire take ?
A) Call a No-ball & immediately call Dead Ball. This ball is not counted in the over.

 

 

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