Question 1: Draw a diagram of a Cricket Pitch and mark the following: 1. The Bowling Crease 2.

The Popping Crease

3. The Return Crease.
Answer 1:

Question 2. (a) Briefly explain the terms : Popping crease.

Answer 2 : Popping Crease : A line four feet (1.22 metres) in front of and parallel to the line of the stumps, within
which the batsman must keep the bat or one foot grounded to avoid the risk of being stumped or run out.

Question 3:Mention the length of the cricket pitch.

Answer 3 : Length of pitch = 22 yard or 20.12 mts.

Question 4:Explain the terms in Cricket : The Danger Area.

Answer 4: The protected area or danger area is the central portion of the pitch – a rectangle running
down the middle of the pitch, two feet wide, and beginning five feet from each popping crease. Under
the Laws of Cricket, a bowler must avoid running on this area during his follow-through after delivering
the ball.

Question 5:What is the importance of the thirty yard circle ?

Answer 5 :- The importance of the thirty yard circle is that this circle divides the an infield and outfield.
Fielders inside the 30 yard circle and in catching positions. In limited overs game, it is a mandate that a 1
power play 2 filder, 2 power play 4 fielder 3 power play 5 fielders be outside the 30 yard circle. More are
required during power play overs and less during non-power play overs.

Question 6:State any two conditions due to which a pitch may be changed.
Answer 6 : (a) When the pitch is unfit to play. (b) When the pitch has uneven bounce, with the consent of both.
captains, the umpire can change the pitch.

Question 7: Write the Weight and circumference of a cricket ball.

Answer 7 : Weight of the ball = 156 163 gms. Circumference of ball = 22.4 22.9 cm

Question(8): - Identify the color of the cricket ball used in test and one day matches. when, the reason behind
using colored balls ?
Answer (8):- Colours of Ball : Test match -Red One day match -White.

Red Colour Ball : Red colour ball retains its colour till completion of 80 overs? and the batsman can easily pick this
ball in test matches.
White Colour Ball : White colour ball is more visible in flood light than ml colour ball.
Question(9): - Length and widest part of a cricket bat.
Answer (9 ):- Length of cricket bat = 96.5 cm Maximum width of cricket bat = 10.8 cm

Question(10): -Distance between stumps and distance of inner circle from the wickets.
Answer (10):- Distance between stumps = 22 yards Distance of inner circle from wickets = 30 yards

Question(11): -Height and breadth of cricket stumps

Answer (11):- Height of stumps 2: 71.1 cm Breadth of stumps = 22.8 cm

Question(12): -Size of the Bails

Answer (12):- Size of the Bails 10.95 cm

Question (13):- Explain the terms : A sight screen.

Answer (13):- A sight screen is a Specified white or colored screen kept behind the stumps over the boundary line,
to provide visibility of approaching bowler towards batsman. It is with the dimensions of 6 meters in length and 3
meters high.

Question(14): - List any three Protective Equipment used by the batsman.

Answer (14):- Four protective equipment used by batsman in a game of cricket : (1) Helmet to protect the head. (2)
Gloves to gain grip and prevent injury in the hand. (3) Leather shoes usually with spiked soles for grip on the
grass. (4) Pads to protect knees and lower legs.

Question(15): - Explain the terms in Cricket : The Toss.

Answer (15):- In cricket, a coin is tossed to determine which team bats first. This is called the toss. Before play
beings, the toss happens in front of the two captains.

Question(16): - What do you mean by the term substitute ?

Answer (16):- A substitute is a replacement player that the umpire allows when a player has been injured or
become ill after the nomination of the players at the start of the game.

Question(17): - Explain the terms: Declaration

Answer (17):- A declaration in a cricket match occurs when a captain declares his team’s innings closed. This is
applied only to matches in which each team is scheduled to bat in two innings.

Question(18): - When is a ‘follow on’ implemented during the course of a test match ?
Answer (18):- Follow on : When a team bats first and leads by at least 200 runs in 5 day; watch. 150 runs in 3 day
match. 100 runs in 2 day match. In a one day match with two innings per side, 75 runs.

Question(19): - Explain the terms Power play

Answer (19):- A power play is a feature introduced into One Day International Cricket in 1991. In a power play,
restrictions are applied on the fielding team : Only 2 players are allowed outside the 30 yards circle. There are two
power plays in an ODI Cricket innings starting from October 30, 2012.
Question(20): - Mention three situations when a team’s innings is said to be complete ?
Answer (20):- Three situations when an inning is said to be complete : (1) When 10 batsmen of the batting team
are declared out. (2) In one day cricket match, when prescribed over’s are completed. (3) When the given target of
runs is achieved by the batting side.

Question(21): - How many officials in National and International matches?

Answer (21):- (a) umpire – 2 (b) Scorer – 2 (c) Match referee – 1 (d) Third umpire

Question(22): - Write any three duties of the umpire.

Answer (22):- The three duties of the umpire are : (1) He starts the game by coin tossed to decide which team will
bat first. (2) He give decisions throughout the match by giving signals. (3) He ensures that the game is played fair
and there is no sort of partiality.

Question(23): - Write any 4 Duties of a Captain

Answer (23):- (1)- Nominates the players before the toss (2) To ensure that no time is wasted on the field. (3) To
withdraw an appeal if the player has no left the playing area. (4) To ensure that the play is conducted within the
spirit of the game as well as within the laws.

Question(24): - What signals will the umpire give in the following cases . (1)A dead ball (2)To be declared out
(3) To contact the third umpire .
Answer (24):- (1) The umpire signals a dead ball by crossing and uncrossing his Wrists below his waist with the call
dead ball. (2) The umpire signals out by raising his index finger above the head. '
(3) The umpire signals to contact the third umpire by using both hands to drawing a large square shape in air.

Question(25): - What is the umpire’s decision in the following cases : (a) When a batsman obstructs a fielder trying
to catch the ball. (b) When a batsman hits the ball intentionally twice in succession.
Answer (25):- ( 1) Obstructing the field --Out (2) Hitting the ball twice Out.

Question(26): - What are the signals for the following: (1) Short run (2) Power play (3) Bye (4) Free hit

Answer (26):- 1. Short run signal is given by touching one shoulder with the hand of the same arm.

2. Power play is signaled by moving the arm in a clockwise direction from the ground to above your head.

3. Bye signal is given by stretching one arm high above the body.

4. The umpire signals a free hit by raising his right hand in the air and move it in a circular manner.

Question(27): - Briefly explain the terms : The third umpire.

Answer (27):- Third Umpire : The third umpire (or TV umpire) is an off-field umpire who makes the final decision in
matters referred to him by the two on-field umpires.

Question(28): - Briefly explain the terms : Scorers.

Answer (28):- The scorer is someone appointed to record all runs scored, all wickets taken, the number of over’s
bowled.
Question(29): - State the full form of ICC and BCCI.
Answer (29):- ICC-International Cricket Council. BCCI-Board of Control for Cricket in India.
 Question(30): - What will be the umpire’s decision in the following cases : (a) If the ball becomes unfit for play
during the course of the game ? (b) If a batsman touches the ball with his hands ?

Answer (30):- (a) Umpire will change the ball With the same number of over played ball.

(b) Handling the ball (batsman will be clared out)

Question(31): - Enumerate any three duties of a leg umpire

Answer (31):- Three duties of leg umpire are : (i) Gives decisions on leg before wicket. (ii)Gives decisions
on stumping. (iii) Gives decisions on run-outs at one end. (iv) Gives decisions on events when the other
umpire is not sure of his decisions.

Question(32): - Explain the terms: A Stance

Answer (32):- Stance is the position in which a batsman stands in order to have the ball bowled to him. An ideal
stance is 40 cm apart from the feet, parallel and astride the crease.
Question(33): - Explain the terms: Ball in play

Answer (33):- Ball is considered to be in play from the movement the bowler begins his run-up. It remains in play
until ball is dead .

Question(34): - When is a ball deemed ‘lost’ during play ? What procedures are then waited“: case the ball is
declared ‘lost’?
Answer (34):- When a ball in play cannot be found or recovered, any fielder may call lost ball. When “lost ball” is
called the batting side fixes a penalty that would have been in fact run before the call of lost ball was made

Question(35): - explain the terms : An over

Answer (35):- An over is a series of six balls bowled from one end of a cricket pitch.

Question(36): - Explain the terms A runner

Answer (36):- (ii) In cricket, a runner is a team member who runs between the wickets for an injured batsman.
When a runner is used, the batsman stands in position and plays shots as normal.

Question(37): - Briefly explain the terms : A boundary for six.

Answer (37):- A Boundary for Six : It is a way of scoring run when a batsman hit the ball with the bat and ball
touches the ground out side the boundary.

Question(38): - Mention any three instances when umpire calls for a NO ball.

Answer (38):- 1. When the bowler commits some non-legal action to bowl.
2. When the bowler bowls full toss above waist.
3. When the bowler steps out of the popping crease before releasing the ball.

Question(39): - State three instances when the ball is considered a ‘dead ball’.
Answer (39):- Three situations when the ball is considered a dead ball (1) If it lodges in an umpire’s clothing. (2) If
it hits any equipment kept in the field. (3) If it reaches the batsman in more than one tip on the ground after been
released from bowler’s hand.

Question(40): - Explain A wide ball.

Answer (40):- A Wide ball : If the bowler bowls the ball far away from the stumps or over the head of the
batsman, the umpire will signal the ball as a wide. This gives the whole team extra run and the bowler has to bowl
the ball again.

Question(41): - What is meant by ‘extra runs’? Give two examples of extra runs
Answer (41):- Extra Runs : An extra is a run scored by a means other than a batsman ‘ hitting the ball. Examples :
No ball, Wide ball, Bye, Leg bye.

Question(42): - Briefly explain the terms : A no-ball.

Answer (42):- A no ball : The bowler must bowl each ball with part of his front most foot behind the popping
crease. If he oversteps this mark, he has bowled a no ball.

Question(42): - Briefly explain the terms : A hat-trick.

Answer (43):- A Hat-trick : A hat-trick is when a bowler takes three wickets on consecutive deliveries, dismissing
three different batsmen.

Question(44): - Mention any three instances when a bowler does not get credit for wickets being taken.
Answer (44):- (a) When the batsman is run out. (b) When the batsman is timed out.
(c) Obstructing the field if the batsman given out.

Question(45): - State the difference between Dot Ball and Dead Ball

Answer (45):- Dot Ball Dead Ball

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Question(46): - What is the difference between a bye and an over-throw ?

Answer (46):- Bye Over-throw
A bye is a run scored by the batting Team i.e. extras it is also an extra run when the players are misfielding
when the ball has Not been either hit by the bat or has in the centre throwing the ball in the outfield
Hit the batsman’s body

Question(47): - When is a batsman considered to be out stumped ?

Answer (47):- Batsman is considered to be out stumped when he is near his wicket but outside the pitch area,
and the wicket keeper breaks the wicket.

Question(48): - Explain the terms: Clean Bowled

Answer (48):- Clean-bowled is a method of dismissal if the batsman’s wicket is put down by a ball delivered by
the bowler.

Question(49): - Explain the terms: Hit wicket

Answer (49):- A Hit-Wicket : If, in attempting the ball or taking a run, the batsman touches and breaks the wicket,
the act is called hit-wicket
Question(50): - Explain the terms : Double Hit.
Answer (50):- A double hit is a method of dismissal of the batsman when the ball is in play, it strikes any part of
his bat or while guarding his wicket, he hits the ball again

Question(51): - Explain the terms: Handling the ball

Answer (51):- Handling the ball is a method of dismissing a batsman when he can be given out if he intentionally
touches the ball with a hand that is holding the ball with out the permission of the fielding side.

Question(52): - Explain the terms : Time out.

Answer (52):- Time out : If the next batsman did not arrive at the wicket or pitch within two minutes of the
previous one being dismissed, its called time-out.

Question(53): - What is meant by obstructing the field .

Answer (53):- Obstructing the field is one of the ten methods of dismissing a batsman in the sport of cricket. It
dictates that either batsman can be given out if he willfully attempts to obstruct or distract the fielding side by
word or action.

Question(54): - What is meant by the term LBW?

Answer (54):- An LBW : If the batsman misses the ball with his hat but has touched any part of his body when it
would otherwise have hit the wicket, it is called leg before wicket (LBW).

Question(55): - Explain the terms : (ii) Catch out.

Answer (55):- Catch Out : When a batted ball is caught by a fielder before it touches the ground, its called catch
out.

Question(56): - Explain the following terms Intentional Disturbance.

Answer (56):- Intentional Disturbance : Intentional disturbance means obstructing the field. It is one of the ten
methods of dismissing a batsman in cricket.

Question(57): - State any three situations where a batsman can be declared out even when a ‘no ball’ has been
bowled.
Answer (57):- (a) Run out (b) Hit the ball twice (c) Stumped-out.

Question(58): - Briefly explain the terms: A Stump out.

Answer (58):- A Stump out : If the Wicket-keeper breaks the Wicket While gathering the ball and hitting the
stumps, when the batsman is out of the crease or trying to take any run, it is called stump out.

Question(59): - Briefly explain the terms : Obstructing the field.

Answer (59):- Obstructing the field is a mode of dismissal in cricket. Here, a batsman uses some part of his body
or the bat purposely to block the ball from going to any member of the other team.

Question(60): - Explain the An appeal

Answer (60):- An appeal : Appeal is the act of a bowler or fielder shouting at the umpire to ask if his last ball took
the batsman’s wicket. Usually phrased in the form of howzat (how-is-that ?).
Question(61): - Explain the terms : How’s That ?
Answer (61):- How’s That : An appeal by the fielding players to umpire to consider the delivery of ball carefully.
This appeal pressurieses the umpire to consider them.

Question(62): - What is meant by the term Bad-Light ?

Answer (62):- Bad-light includes bad conditions of the environment which makes it too dark for the match to
continue. Usually the match 1s either postponed or cancelled.

Question(63): - Explain the A Run-up

Answer (63):- A Run is an approach run taken by bowler during bowling.

Question(64): - Explain the Body line bowling

Answer (64):- A type of negative bowling in which the ball is aimed at hitting the body of the batsman is called
body line bowling.

Question(65): - Explain the terms : A googly.

Answer (65):- A googly is a cricket ball bowled as an off break with the leg break down. Such a ball is usually
bowled by a right-arm leg spinner.

Question(66): - State any three variations of pace 'bowling

Answer (66):- Three variations of pace bowling are : (1) Swing bowling, (2) Seam bowling (3) Mixture of
fast swinging seaming and also cutting balls.

Question(67): - Explain the terms : A china-man.

Answer (67):- Left-handed wrist spinners are called chainman bowlers. A ball delivered in this way will spin from
the off-side to the leg-side for a right-handed batsman.

Question(68): - Briefly explain the terms : A bouncer.

Answer (68):- A bouncer is a type of delivery which is pitched short so that it bounces on the pitch well short of
the batsman and rears up to chest or head height as it reaches the batsman.

Question(69): - Briefly explain the terms : A Yorker.

Answer (69):- A Yorker : A ball bounced very close to the batsman’s crease.

Question(70): - Explain A Full Toss

Answer (70):- A full-toss is a cricket ball bowled that reaches the batsman without bouncing.

Question(71): - What do you mean by ball tampering ?

Answer (71):- In cricket, ball tampering is an action in which a fielder illegally alters the condition of the ball. The
primary motive is to interfere with the aerodynamics of the ball. Few ways of ball tampering are rubbing the ball
on the ground, applying gum on it etc.

Question(72): - Explain the term Bump-ball.

Answer (72):- A bump ball is the ball that bounces off of the pitch, immediately after being hit by the bat and
flies into the air.
Question(73): - Write down any four ‘off side’ fielding positions in cricket.
Answer (73):- Fielding positions on the oif-side of the cricket field are : (1) Point (4) Mid-off (2) Cover (5) Slip
(3) Gully (6) Long-off.

Question(74): - Write down any three fielding positions of on side.

Answer (74):-Fielding positions on the onside of the field are : (1) Square leg (3)Fine leg (2)Mid wicket (4)Mid on.

Question(75): - Briefly explain the terms : An overthrow.

Answer (75):- An Overthrow : An overthrow is an extra run scored by a batsman as a read: of the ball not being
collected by a fielder in the centre, having been thrown in from the outfield.

Question(76): - List three different types of strokes played by the batsman in front of the wicket.
Answer (76):- Three types of strokes played by batsman in front of the wicket area : 1. Straight drive shot 2. Cover
drive shot 3. In-side out shot.

Question(77): - Explain Straight drive. .

Answer (77):- A straight drive is a shot played by batsman in front of the wicket on an over pitched ball with full
control of bat.
Question(78): - Explain A Sweep Shot.
Answer (78):- A sweep shot is played similar to the pull shot except it is played with the backmost knee on the
ground so as to hit balls which bounce low.

Question(79): - Briefly explain the terms : A duck.

Answer (79):- A duck : If the batsman gets out without scoring any run. he is said to be out for a duck.

Question(80): - What is the difference between a hook shot and a pull shot ? .
Answer (80):- Hook Shot Pull Shot
Played to a bouncer and intended to hit the ball It is a horizontal bat spot which pulls the
high in the air over square leg hopefully for six runs. ball around the batsman into the square leg area.

Question(81): - Name six strokes played by a batsman. ‘

Answer (81):- The six strokes played by a batsman are : (1) Block (2) Square Cut (3) Pull Shot (4) Hook Shot (5)
Straight drive (6) Leg Glance.