Hit the ball twice

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1
The striker stands his ground, making no attempt to play a No ball or to avoid it. The ball strikes him on the knee roll and loops towards the wicket. He knocks it away with his bat. Which of the following statements is true?

a) The striker is not out

b) As he could not be out Bowled from a No ball, he is out Hit the ball twice



2
The striker plays the ball with his bat and it rolls towards his wicket. He kicks it away with his foot to prevent it hitting the wicket. The ball goes to first slip who, seeing the non-striker out of his ground, throws the ball at the bowler's end wicket. It misses and is eventually fielded by mid on. The batters run and complete 1 run. Which of the following is true?

a) The umpire signals Dead ball, returns the batters to their original ends and indicates no run is to be scored

b) The umpire signals Dead ball, does not return the batters to their original ends, but indicates that no run is to be scored

c) One run is scored and is credited to the striker

d) One leg bye is scored







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