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(NB: You are the Bowler's End Umpire unless otherwise stated) Question 1 If a Captain is not available during the period in which the toss for innings must take place. (a) Who is allowed to make the toss? (b) What else must this person do PRIOR to the actual toss? (c) What stipulation is placed on this person if, after making the toss, he needs to be involved in any further decision making? Question 2 A player has been granted permission to leave the field to change his damaged boots. He subsequently comes to the boundary from the pavilion ready to return when he notices the ball hit into the air in his direction and runs onto the field to take a well-judged catch. What actions should you take? Question 3 On day two, a fielder arrives at the boundary 20 minutes after the commencement of play, seeking consent from your colleague to come onto the field of play. Having been given permission to come on at the end of the over, his Captain asks him to bowl the next over. What action, if any, should you take? Question 4 You and your colleague agree that the condition of the prevailing light is unsuitable and ask the batsmen if they wish to continue, or not. The batsmen decide to play on After one further over, you both confer and agree that the light conditions are prejudicial to the players' safety and inform the batsmen and the Captain of the fielding side that you are stopping the match until the light improves. The batsmen object as they wish to take advantage of the fielding side's depleted bowling attack What action should you and your colleague take? Question 5 You and your colleague are concerned about the condition of the light and agree that it is unsuitable for play to continue. You offer it to the batsmen at the wicket, who decide that they wish to play on After agreeing to continue in the prevailing conditions, two overs later, the batsmen seem to be having trouble seeing the ball and appeal to you against the light. You and your colleague both agree that the light condition is the same as it was when you first offered it to them. (a) How do you respond to the appeal? (b) How would you justify this to the fielding side captain? Question 6 How do you signal 5 penalty runs to the fielding side? How do you signal 5 penalty runs to the batting side? Question 7 The match starts under conditions which appear to be satisfactory, but shortly afterwards the pitch plays so dangerously that you and your colleague consider that the batsmen's safety is severely at risk. How would you deal with the situation? Question 8 There is no wind, but the bails on the wicket at the Striker's end keep falling off because the stumps are loose. In the interests of saving time, you and your colleague agree to dispense with the bails at that end only as the ones at your end are fine. Is this OK? Give your reasoning(s). Question 9 The Law now states that the toss must take place between certain times. (a) What are these times? (b) Where should this toss take place? Question 10 You are standing in a 4-day match. It is coming to the end of Day 2 where the close of play is set at 630pm. The team batting lose their ninth wicket and advise you that their number eleven is feeling too ill to bat. Explain what action you and your colleague would take if this happened at: (a) 6.15pm (b) 6.29pm giving your reasons exactly as if you were explaining them to the two Captains. Question 11 Determined to get an outright result, a Captain, on winning the toss, immediately forfeits his first innings. The opposing Captain does the same. All this happens before play commences. Are these actions permitted? If so, why? Question 12 List the 5 recognised intervals in a game of cricket. Question 13 When should the Umpires and Captains agree on the timing and duration of intervals that are to be taken during. (a) a one-day match? (b) a match of 2 days or more? Can these timings ever be changed? Question 14 The lunch interval is scheduled from 1.00 pm - 1.40pm, but the last over before lunch is not completed until 1.04pm. What time will play resume after lunch? Question 15 With 45 minutes to go before the scheduled lunch interval, play is suspended due to a severe rainstorm. With play likely to be suspended for about an hour, can you and your colleague bring forward the luncheon interval and, if so, under what conditions? Question 16 One hour before play is due to commence, you and your colleague notice players practising bowling to a 'keeper' on the square parallel and adjacent to, but one pitch away from, the pitch prepared for the match. (a) What immediate action would you and your colleague take? (b) Why would you do this? (c) For how long and under what conditions is practice on the field permitted? Question 17 A wicket falls on the third ball of an over and as the batsman leaves the field, the bowler starts to practise bowling to his 'keeper' parallel and adjacent to the pitch. The remaining batsman objects and appeals to you. (a) What action, if any, would you take? (b) How would you explain this to the fielding side captain? (c) What sanctions apply to the bowler? (d) What further action, if any, immediately follows all the above? Question 18 The Striker deliberately runs short and your colleague gives him a first and final warning and invokes the appropriate procedures that go with such a warning Two overs later, after you have called 'Wide Ball' his partner, who was at the wicket when the warning was given, deliberately runs short. What action do you take? Question 19 The Striker hits the ball, having been fairly delivered, into the field. Just before the ball reaches the boundary fence, the fielder slides and collects the ball in his hands With the ball still in his hands, the fielder's momentum causes his feet to come into contact with the fence, at which point the batsmen have completed two runs and crossed on their third. (a) How many runs are credited to the Striker? (b) How would you explain this to the fielding side captain when he politely queries your decision? Question 20 A sightscreen is located inside a fenced cricket ground. (a) In what way is this sightscreen obstacle to be incorporated in the boundary marking for the ground? (b) If a ball hits this sightscreen on the full after being struck by the Striker, how many runs are scored? (c) How would you explain this to the bowler who asks you to justify your award? Question 21 For a completely fenced, or walled, cricket ground (a) What is defined as the boundary? (b) If a batsman hits a ball in the air and it strikes the fence or wall on the full, how many runs are scored? Question 22 The Striker hits a 'No-Ball' into the field of play and as it nears the boundary, a player who is waiting for permission to return to the field, races onto the ground and fields the ball, thus saving a boundary 4 from being scored. He then throws the ball in hard to the wicket keeper who misses it. The ball runs over the boundary on the opposite side of the ground. At the instant the player fielded the ball, the batsmen had crossed on their third run. (a) How many runs in total are scored? (b) What reasoning did you use to calculate this? (c) How are they entered in the Scoring Record? Question 23 (There are three parts to this question) (i) The batting side requires I run to win and the Striker, on 96, hits the ball towards the boundary. The batsmen complete 2 runs before the ball runs over the boundary. (a) When should you call Time'? (b) With the batting side having won the match, how many runs are credited to the Striker and the team? (ii) The batting side requires 3 runs to win and the Striker, on 96, hits the ball through the covers. After completing 2 runs and having crossed on the third, the ball runs into the boundary. The batsmen complete their third run. How many runs are credited to the Striker? (iii) With 30 minutes remaining and 10 overs to be completed, players leave the field under the misapprehension that the match is over Ten minutes later, on checking the scoring record, you and your colleague discover that multiple mistakes have occurred and inform the Captains that the scores are incorrect and that the batting side requires another 9 runs to win Explain what actions can flow from this situation? Question 24 State the 10 occasions when the ball automatically becomes 'Dead'. Question 25 State the 9 occasions when the Umpire calls and signals 'Dead Ball'. Question 26 The Striker receives a fair delivery and in playing a forward defensive stroke, the ball becomes trapped between the Striker's pad and his bat. On seeing this, the fielder at silly mid-off dives in and retrieves the ball before it touches the ground and appeals for a catch. How would you answer the Appeal? and Why? Question 27 The bowler has just commenced his run up and the Striker is preparing to receive the delivery. As the bowler is nearing his delivery stride, you become aware that a close-in fielder is distracting the Striker by talking to him and the Striker subsequently backs away as the ball is delivered. This is the first occurrence. What action should you take? Question 28 State the procedure to be followed in the first instance and subsequent instances should either Umpire consider that a bowler is throwing the ball instead of bowling it. Question 29 In a bowler's delivery stride, his front foot lands in front of the popping crease and just before he actually delivers the ball, his front foot swivels back behind the popping crease. What action, if any, do you take? Question 30 A ball, fairly delivered, bounces three times before it reaches the popping crease at the Striker's end and then goes through to the wicket-keeper without having touched either the bat or person of the Striker. What action, if any, do you take? Question 31 A ball, fairly delivered, comes to rest in front of the line of the Striker's wicket without having touched either the bat or person of the Striker. What action do you take? Question 32 You call 'No-Ball' for a front foot infringement. The ball is subsequently hit along the ground by the Striker and goes over the boundary. How many runs are credited to. (a) The batting side (b) How are they entered in the Scoring Record? (c) How many are recorded against the bowler? Question 33 A bowler delivers a ball which you adjudge a 'Wide'. The ball evades the wicket-keeper and runs to the boundary How many runs are scored and how are they allocated? Question 34 You call 'No-Ball' for a front foot infringement The Striker plays at the ball but misses; it hits him on the thigh pad and goes down over the fine leg boundary. (a) How many runs, if any, are credited to the batting side? (b) How are they entered in the Scoring Record? Question 35 You call 'No-Ball' for a front foot infringement The Striker makes no attempt to play the ball; it hits him on the thigh pad and goes down over the fine leg boundary. The batsmen do not attempt a run (a) What action do you take? (b) How many runs, if any, are credited to the batting side? (c) How are they entered in the Scoring Record? Question 36 A batsman is dismissed and leaves the field. The incoming batsman appears from the pavilion after a lapse of 2 minutes, but is not in a position to take guard for a further 2 minutes because he is adjusting his pads. At this point the fielding side Appeal. What is your decision? Question 37 The Striker skies the ball into the outfield and a fielder, running backwards, catches it on the full and before being able to gain control of his momentum, with the ball in his hand, runs into the boundary fence. The fielding side appeal; the Striker stands his ground. (a) What is your decision? (b) What further action may you need to take? Question 38 The Striker skies the ball into the outfield and a fielder, running at full speed, catches it. Before the fielder can gain control of his own movement, he realises that his momentum will take him over the boundary. Before reaching the boundary, he throws the ball into the air and crosses the boundary without it. He turns quickly and comes back onto the field of play in time to catch the ball before it hits the ground. The fielding side appeal for the catch; the batsman stands his ground. What is your decision? Question 39 The Striker plays a defensive stroke to a rising ball which drops to his feet and stays there. As no fielder is close and assessing that the ball is 'dead', the Striker picks it up and returns it to the bowler standing 15 yards away with his hands on his hips. The wicket -keeper appeals. What is your decision? Question 40 A leg-spin bowler has been consistently turning the ball about 15 inches, with most deliveries pitching outside the line of the leg stump. On pitching, they are beating the bat and being taken by the 'keeper wide of the off stump. The bowler suddenly bowls a full toss; the batsman misses the ball and is hit on the pad at shin height standing 4 inches in front of the popping crease in line with off stump. The flight of the ball is in line with the stumps and, in your opinion, but for the interception, would have gone on to hit the stumps. The bowler appeals for LBW. Would you. (a) Give the batsman 'Not-Out because if the ball had pitched you are certain it would not have hit the stumps? or (b) Give the batsman 'Out-LBW', because you picked up the flight of the ball and saw it was 'the flipper'?, or (c) Give the batsman 'Out-LBW' because you assume that the ball will continue on the same path after interception even though it would have pitched on the popping crease and probably miss the stumps? or (d) Give the batsman 'Not-Out, because you are unsure whether or not the ball would have gone on to hit the wicket? Question 41 After the bowler commences his run up, the Striker (who is righthanded) swaps his batting stance to left-handed. The ball pitches outside what is now his leg stump, hits the Striker in front of his wicket and in your opinion would have gone on to hit the stumps. With the Striker's change of stance, the ball has now pitched effectively outside his leg stump. On appeal. (a) What is your decision? (b) How would you explain it to the puzzled players? Question 42 A Striker, standing in front of his popping crease, plays a 'No Ball' to short mid-off and does not attempt a run. With the Striker still out of his ground, the fielder throws down the Striker's wicket and appeals. You are the Striker's End (Square Leg) Umpire. (a) What is your decision? (b) Explain your reasoning Question 43 (There are two parts to this question) (i) A Striker, having taken his guard from in front of the popping crease, misses a 'No-Ball' and it deflects from his thigh to the ground. With the Striker still out of his ground and not attempting a run, the wicket-keeper fields the ball and breaks the Striker's wicket. The fielding side appeal You are the Striker's End Umpire, what is. (a) Your decision? (b) Explain your reasoning (ii) A Striker, batting from in front of the popping crease, plays at a 'No-Ball' which hits him on the thigh and runs away towards Square Leg. The batsmen commence a run. As the wicketkeeper discards one glove and runs to retrieve the ball, the batsmen change their minds and turn back to try and regain their ground. The wicket-keeper throws the stumps down at the Striker's end with the Striker still two feet out of his ground. The fielding side appeal You are the Striker's End Umpire, what is your decision and why? Question 44 An opening fast bowler who runs off 20 paces, prepares to start his run-up. As the Striker takes guard, he glances at the wicket-keeper standing some 15 yards back from the stumps As the bowler starts his run-up and the Striker prepares to receive the delivery; the wicket-keeper moves quickly and quietly up to the stumps (a) What action, if any, should be taken and by which Umpire? (b) Give an explanation for any such reasoning Question 45 The incoming Striker checks the field settings before taking guard and prepares to receive a delivery from a fast bowler running in off 20 paces As the bowler approaches his delivery stride, deep fine leg moves quickly ten yards to the backward square leg position just before the ball is delivered. (a) What action, if any, should the Umpires take? (b) Give an explanation for any such action Question 46 A fielder wilfully distracts the Striker by talking loudly as the bowler is approaching the bowling crease and you give him a first and final warning Two overs later, he does it again while the Striker is preparing to receive a delivery. What action do you take? Question 47 You are becoming concerned that the short-pitched deliveries being bowled are becoming repetitive. Taking into account their length, height and direction and the relative skill of the Striker, you consider that they are likely to inflict physical injury. The bowler delivers yet another short-pitched delivery that just misses the top of the Striker's head whilst he is standing upright at the crease. What action would you take? Question 48 A slow off-spinner deliberately delivers a ball which passes on the full above shoulder height of the Striker who hooks it for 6 runs. (a) Explain fully what actions you would take in relation to the fielding side (b) How many runs are scored? (c) How are they entered in the Scoring Record? (d) How would you ensure that (b) and (c) was done accurately? Question 49 (There are two parts to this question) (i) You have given the fielding side a warning for time wasting At the end of an over 10 minutes later, the fielding Captain enters into a long discussion with the bowler What action do you take? (ii) During an over 15 minutes later, the bowler walks back unnecessarily slowly for 3 successive deliveries What action do you take? Question 50 You have given the Striker a first and final warning for time-wasting Four overs later the non-Striker, for no good reason, repeatedly pulls away from his wicket while the bowler is in mid run-up What action do you take? Question 51 You have given the fielding side a first and final warning for causing avoidable damage to the pitch. At the fall of the eighth wicket, several members of the fielding side run unnecessarily across the protected area to congratulate the bowler, causing further damage to the pitch What action, if any, do you take? Question 52 In accordance with Law 42.14(a), you have cautioned the batsmen at the wicket for running up and down the protected area causing avoidable damage Ten overs later, the Striker, in taking off for a quick couple of runs, runs straight up and down the pitch causing more obvious damage to the protected area, so you invoke Law 42.14(b) During the next over, the non-Striker is run-out Five overs later, in urging his colleague to take a quick single, the new batsman runs up and down the protected area. What action do you take? Question 53 List ALL the offences/occasions when the Umpires are required to award 5 penalty runs |
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