Laws of Cricket - Quiz 6

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1.The batsmen run off a Wide delivery and complete one run. As the ball is returned, it is deflected off a fielder's helmet on the ground behind the wicket-keeper. How many runs are scored?
(Select one answer)

a) 6
b) 8
c) 2
d) 7

2. As the bowler delivers the ball and before the striker receives the delivery, a close fielder stands on the pitch. What action should the umpire take?
(Select one answer)

a) Call and signal Dead ball
b) Call and signal No ball
c) Award 5 penalty runs
c) Do nothing

3. Which aspects of the score should the umpires agree with the scorers?
(Select one answer)
a) Runs scored and wickets taken
b) Runs scored and overs bowled
c) Runs scored, wickets taken and overs bowled
c) Runs scored, wickets taken and batsmen's totals

4. The striker in defence of his wicket hits a fair delivery a second time. The ball is mis-fielded permitting the batsmen to start and complete one run. How many runs are scored?
(Select one answer)
a) 0
b) 1
c) 5

5. During play, an appeal is only valid if it is made before
(Select one answer)
a) the bowler starts his run-up (or delivery action) for the next delivery
b) the bowler delivers the next delivery
c) the call of over
d) the umpire considers the ball is dead