Heartland Cricket League Umpiring Test! Trivia Quiz

It is unfair for anyone to rub the ball on the ground for any reason, interfere with any of the seams or the surface of the ball, use any implement, or take any other action whatsoever which is likely to alter the condition of the ball Other than by :
(i) polish the ball provided that no artificial substance is used and that such polishing wastes no time.
(ii) remove mud from the ball under the supervision of the umpire.
(iii) dry a wet ball on a towel.

The batsman could have been given out before stepping onto the field because he took more than 2 minutes to come inside the ground. This could be considered a violation of the rules or a delay in starting the game.

The given statement is true. According to the rules, if the ball cannot be found or is deemed unfit for play, the umpires will replace it with a ball that has similar wear as the previous one. This ensures that the game can continue without any unfair advantage or disadvantage to either team. The batsmen and the fielding captain will be informed when the ball is replaced.

The correct answer is "By both captains." This means that the frequency and duration of drink breaks are determined and agreed upon by both the home captain and the away captain. It implies that both captains have equal say and must come to a mutual decision regarding the drink breaks during the game.

The explanation for the given correct answer is that according to the rules, the umpire is responsible for taking possession of the ball in use at various points during the game. This includes when a wicket falls, at the start of any interval, and during any interruption of play. Therefore, the answer "Yes" is correct as it accurately reflects this rule.

The explanation for the given correct answer is that according to the rules, the umpire should not consider a delivery as a Wide if the striker, by moving, either causes the ball to pass wide of him or brings the ball close enough for him to hit it with a normal cricket stroke. Additionally, if the ball touches the striker's bat or person, it should also not be considered a Wide. Therefore, the statement is true.

If he is absent for 15 minutes or longer, he shall not be permitted to bowl thereafter, subject to (i), (ii) or (iii) below, until he has been on the field for at least that length of playing time for which he was absent.
(i) Absence or penalty for time absent shall not be carried over into a new day's play.
(ii) If, in the case of a follow-on or forfeiture, a side fields for two consecutive innings, this restriction shall, subject to (i) above, continue as necessary into the second innings but shall not otherwise be carried over into a new innings.
(iii) The time lost for an unscheduled break in play shall be counted as time on the field for any fielder who comes on to the field at the resumption of play. See Law 15.1 (An interval).

The given answer "That's right" is correct because it accurately reflects the information provided in the question. The question states that a new cricket ball should weigh between 5 1/2 ounces/155.9g and 5 3/4 ounces/163g, and its circumference should measure between 8 13/16 in/22.4cm and 9 in/22.9cm. Since the answer agrees with these specifications, it can be considered correct.

If the ball lodges in the clothing or equipment of a batsman or the clothing of an umpire, it is declared dead. This means that the ball is considered out of play and no runs can be scored or wickets taken from that delivery. The batsman cannot be dismissed and no penalties are awarded to either team. The ball will need to be retrieved and the game will resume with the next delivery.

However, it is not a fair catch if the ball has touched a protective helmet worn by a fielder, although the ball remains in play.

This statement is true because according to the rule, an obstacle or person within the field of play is not automatically considered a boundary. It is up to the umpires to decide whether they should be considered as boundaries or not, and this decision is made before the toss.

The statement is true. According to the rules, a player acting as a runner for a batsman should be a member of the batting side and should have already batted in that innings if possible. The runner is also required to wear external protective equipment similar to that worn by the batsman and carry a bat.

The umpire has the authority to award 5 penalty runs to the fielding side if the batsman has been warned and still continues to deliberately waste time. This penalty serves as a deterrent to prevent players from intentionally delaying the game and ensures fair play. By awarding penalty runs, the umpire penalizes the fielding side for the batsman's actions, maintaining the integrity and pace of the game.

In cricket, if a fielder deliberately uses their cap (or any part of their clothing) to field the ball, the batting side is awarded 5 penalty runs. This rule is in place to prevent unfair advantage and ensure the game is played within the spirit of fair play. The umpire also signals a dead ball, but the key consequence is the award of 5 runs to the batting side.

At the instant of the bowler's delivery there shall not be more than two fielders, other than the wicket-keeper, behind the popping crease on the on side. A fielder will be considered to be behind the popping crease unless the whole of his person, whether grounded or in the air, is in front of this line.
In the event of infringement of this Law by the fielding side, the umpire at the striker's end shall call and signal No ball.

When a wide ball is called in cricket, it means that the delivery is outside the batsman's reach and is not considered a fair delivery. In such cases, the batsman cannot be dismissed under most of the Laws of the game, except for a few specific instances. These include being dismissed for handling the ball, hitting the wicket, obstructing the field, getting run out, or being stumped. Therefore, the statement that neither batsman shall be out under any of the Laws except for these specific instances is true.

According to the given statement, the opposing captain does not have the right to object to any player acting as a substitute on the field or where the substitute shall field. However, the statement also mentions that no substitute can act as a wicket-keeper or captain. Therefore, the correct answer is True, indicating that the opposing captain cannot object to a substitute player on the field but there are limitations on the roles the substitute can play.

During a free hit in cricket, the batter can only be dismissed through a run-out or obstruction of the field. Other standard modes of dismissal such as caught, bowled, or LBW do not apply during a free hit.

The statement is false because according to the rules of cricket, a batsman cannot attempt to steal a single until the bowler has released the ball. The batsman must wait until the ball has left the bowler's hand before they can start running. If the batsman starts running before the ball is released, it will be considered a no-ball and the batsman will not be able to score any runs from that delivery.

While the wicket-keeper traditionally wears gloves and external leg guards, other fielders, such as close-in fielders (like those at short leg or silly point), may also wear protective equipment including gloves and pads for safety.

On a no ball, batsman can not be declared stumped out and if he is not attempting a run, the wk can not run him out.

According to the laws of cricket, if the umpire permits a substitute runner lawfully, the opposing captain cannot object to the runner. The decision to allow a substitute runner lies with the umpire and is based on the rules governing the circumstances under which a runner is permitted.

Any significant movement by any fielder after the ball comes into play and before the ball reaches the striker is unfair. In the event of such unfair movement, either umpire shall call and signal Dead ball.

The statement is incorrect because if a batsman is given out for handling the ball, the bowler does not get credit for the wicket. Handling the ball is one of the rare ways a batsman can be dismissed, but it is not attributed to the bowler's skill or delivery. Instead, it is considered a self-dismissal by the batsman, and the wicket is not credited to any specific bowler.

A batsman may retire at any time during his innings. The umpires (not opposition captain), before allowing play to proceed, shall be informed of the reason for a batsman retiring.
(a) If a batsman retires because of illness, injury or any other unavoidable cause, he is entitled to resume his innings subject to (c) below. If for any reason he does not do so, his innings is to be recorded as -Retired 'not out'.
(b) If a batsman retires for any reason other than as in (a) above, he may only resume his innings with the consent of the opposing captain. If for any reason he does not resume his innings it is to be recorded as -Retired 'out'.
(c) If after retiring a batsman resumes his innings, it shall be only at the fall of a wicket or the retirement of another batsman.

It is unfair if the wicket-keeper standing back makes a significant movement towards the wicket after the ball comes into play and before it reaches the striker. In the event of such unfair movement by the wicket-keeper, either umpire shall call and signal Dead ball.