(a) Explain the following: [5]

(i) Dolly Catch

(ii) Gully
(iii) Seam
(iv) Hook shot
(v) Half-volley
(b) Differentiate between popping crease and bowling crease. [5]
(c) Explain the following terms: [5]
(i) Ball tampering
(ii) Sweep
(d) (i) Write the full forms of ICC and BCCI. [5]
(ii) State the function of ICC and BCCI.
(e) Under which conditions can an umpire change the ball? [5]
Answer:
(a) (i) Dolly Catch: A very easy catch taken by a fielder.
(ii) Gully: A close fielder near the slip fielders, at an angle to a line between the two sets of
stumps of about 100 to 140 degrees.
(iii) Seam: The stitching on the ball.
(iv) Hook Shot: A shot, similar to a pull, but played so that the ball is struck when it is above the
batsman’s shoulder.
It is hitting the high raised ball with force towards the leg side.
Played to a bouncer and intended to hit the ball high in the air over square leg hopefully for six
runs.
It is hitting the ball forcefully with good back lift and follow-through action of bat goes towards
the on side of field
(v) Half Volley: A delivery that bounces just short of the block hole, usually easy to drive or
glance away.
(b) Difference between Popping crease and Bowling crease: Crease is one of several lines on the
pitch near the stumps (the “popping crease”, the “return crease” and the “bowling crease”).
Note: Measurements are in centimeters 100 cms = 1-meter Lines in Black are imaginary only
and do not exist as pitch markings during play

The popping crease has the same length, is parallel to the bowling crease and is 4 feet (1.22 m)
in front of the wicket. Although it is considered to have unlimited length (in other words, runs
across the entire field) the popping crease must be marked to at least 6 feet (1.83 meters)
perpendicular to the pitch, on either side of the middle of the pitch.
The bowling crease lie 22 yards (66 feet or 20.12 m) away, and marks the other end of the
pitch. A bowling crease is 8 feet 8 inches (2.64 m) long with the middle stump placed dead
center. For the fielding side, the crease defines whether there is a no-ball because a fielder has
encroached on the pitch or the wicket-keeper has moved in front of the wicket before he is
permitted to do so.
(c)
(i) Ball tampering is the unlawful alteration of the surface or seam of a ball on the field, to affect
its motion when bowled.
Unlawful alteration of the surface or seam of a ball on the field to affect its motion is known as
Ball Tampering. The two ways by which a ball is tampered are:
Rubbing the ball on the ground.
Picking the threads of the main seam.
It is the intentional damage to the ball by the fielding players to get undue advantage in the
swing of the ball during bowling.
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.
(ii) Sweep is a shot played to a good length slow delivery. The batsman gets down on one knee
and “sweeps” the ball to the leg side.
In this, the batsman hits the ball to deep angle while kneeling down.
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.
It is played with the back most knee on the ground, to hit low bouncing balls.
(d)
(i) ICC-International Cricket Council.
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates. BCCI-The Board of Control for Cricket in India.
Headquarters: Mumbai.
(ii) Functions of the International Cricket Council (ICC)
It is responsible for organizing major international tournaments of cricket, in which the “Cricket
World Cup” is the main.
It employs all umpires and referees, who are responsible for the successful events of all Test
matches, one-day international and Twenty-20 international tournaments.
It deals with the code of conduct for cricket, as well as the professional standards of discipline,
action against corruption and match fixing.
It monitors the cricket playing conditions, the bowling action review, and the other rules of the
ICC.
Functions of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
BCCI works as a money churning machine which controls and improves the quality and standard
of cricket in India.
To select teams to represent India in Test Match, One Day International and Twenty-20 and in
any other format in India and abroad as BCCI may decide from time to time.
BCCI decides the sponsor, controls IPL, decides with whom and where India will play and also
how much of what format will team play.
In consultation with various state cricket associations BCCI conducts Ranji, Duleep Trophy,
Challenger Series and the other domestic tournaments.
To appoint representative on International Cricket Council.
To appoint managers and other team officials for Indian team.
(e) Conditions in which Umpire can change the Ball are:
If ball is lost or becoming unfit for play. If during play, the ball cannot be found or recovered or
the umpires agree that it has become unfit for play through normal use, the” umpires shall
replace it with a ball which has had wear comparable with that which the previous ball had
received before the need for its replacement. When the ball is replaced, the umpire shall
inform the batsmen and the fielding captain.
If the umpires together agree that the condition of the ball has been unfairly changed by a
member or members of the fielding side, the batsman at the wicket shall choose the
replacement ball from a selection of six other balls of various degrees of usage (including a new
ball) and of the same brand as the ball in use prior to the breaking.
If the umpires together agree that the condition of the ball has been unfairly changed by a
member or members of the batting side, the umpires shall select and bring into use
immediately, a ball which shall have wear comparable to that of the previous ball immediately
prior to the breaking.
Question 9. [3 x 5]
(a) Explain follow-on with reference to the game of cricket. [5]
(b) Mention any five occasions when the umpire calls or signals for a no-ball. [5]
(c) Explain the following: [5]
(i) Sledging
(ii) IPL
(d) Explain the techniques of wicket keeping. [5]
(e) Mention five front foot drives played in cricket. [5]
Answer:
(a) Follow-on is a term used in test matches. The side which bats first if leads by at least 200
runs then they shall have the option of asking the other side to follow their innings. The same
option shall be available in matches of shorter duration with the minimum leads as follows: 150
runs in a match of 3 or 4 days; 100 runs in a 2-days match; 75 runs in a 1-day match.
When all the innings are completed, the team’ with the most runs wins. If there is a tie, then
the result stands as TIE means no win no lose. If by the end of the final day’s play all the innings
are not completed, the game is a draw, no matter who appeared to be “winning”. Thus, the
strategic importance of sometimes declaring an innings closed, in order to have enough time to
dismiss the other team and so win the game.
It is given in a test match when batting team cannot score sufficient runs and the lead is more
than 200 runs, it may be given follow-on or to bat again.
It is given in a test match when batting team cannot score sufficient runs
and the lead is more than 200 runs, it may be given follow-on or to bat again.
A follow-on is a term used in cricket to describe a situation where the team that bats second is
forced to take the second batting innings immediately sifter its first, because the team was not
able to get close enough to the score achieved by the first team batting in the first innings.
When a team bats first and leads by at least 200 runs in 5 days’ match.
150 runs in 3-day match.
100 runs in 2-day match.
In a one-day match with two innings per side, 75 runs.
(b) Occasions when the Umpire calls or signals for a no ball are:
The Umpire shall call a No ball if the bowler’s front foot lands beyond the popping crease at the
time of delivery of ball. The bowler’s front foot must land with some part of the foot, whether
grounded or raised, behind the popping crease.
If the bowler delivers the ball directly to the batsman over the waist height, without pitching it
on the ground, the umpire shall call it a no-ball.
If the bowler bowls more than the allowable fast short pitch bouncer deliveries, the umpire
shall call it a No ball.
If in the opinion of either umpire the ball has been thrown or delivered underarm, the umpire
shall call it a No ball.
If there are more than two fielders, another than-the wicket-keeper, behind the popping crease
on the on side at the time of delivery of ball, the umpire shall call it a no-ball.
A ball is declared No-Ball if it is bowled with a bent arm or if the bowler crosses over the line;
the batting team is awarded one run. Apart from this, he can score runs by hitting the ball for
running. Batsman is not given ‘out’ on no-ball (except Run-Out). The bowler has to bowl an
extra ball for 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.
(c) (i) Sledging: It is a term used to describe the practice by which some players seek to gain an
advantage by insulting or verbally intimidating the opposing player. The purpose is to try to
weaken the opponent’s concentration and thereby making the opponent to make mistakes or
underperform. It can be effective because the batsman stands within hearing range of the
bowler and certain close fielders and vice versa. The insults may be direct or feature in
conversations among fielders designed to be overheard.
(ii) IPL: Indian Premier League is a professional Twenty-20 cricket league in India contested
generally during April and May of every year by teams representing Indian cities. The league
was founded by the Board of Control for Cricket in India in 2007, and is regarded as the
brainchild of Lalit Modi, the founder and former commissioner of the league. The IPL is the
most-attended cricket league in the world and in 2014 ranked sixth by average attendance
among all sports leagues. In 2010, the IPL became the first sporting event in the world to be
broadcast live on YouTube.
(d) Footwork: Footwork is the most significant thing for a wicketkeeper. If our feet are right, all
things move with it. Many say that poor wicket keepers have to dive a lot. This must mean that
a keeper having good footwork probably don’t have to dive very often. Taking the ball
efficiently means right footwork so that the head is behind the ball on impact. Footwork of
keeper consists of frequent, small, precise adjustments just like a dancer’s or a tennis player’s
which are made in response to the trajectory and movement of the cricket ball so that the head
remains in the optimum position.
Catching the Ball: For a wicket keeping, catching the ball is the key point. Judge the position
where the elevation of the ball begins to decrease, that would be the ideal place for a keeper to
stand. After positioning according to the speed of the bowler, one should be ready to catch the
ball. When the ball reaches, catch the ball with relaxed but firm hands. Keep a steady head with
eyes on the ball all the way into the gloves.
Diving: Diving often compensates for bad footwork so diving a lot should remind us to move our
feet. However, diving becomes essential for the keeper when the ball is extremely out of his
standing range. A thick edge on the ball would make ball go away from the keeper so he has to
dive to take the ball. When keeper is standing up from the crouch position, weight equally
distributed, it permits him to execute a dive easily.
(e)
Off Drive: Played to a ball pitched just around the off stump. The bat should come down in a
straight line in the direction of mid¬. off, to make sure that the ball is propelled toward that
direction.
Cover Drive: Played to a ball pitched slightly wider outside the off stump. The bat should come
down in the direction of extra cover, so as to hit the ball in that area.
Front Foot Cut: Played to a ball pitched wider outside the off stump, in the direction square of
the wickets.
On Drive: One of the most difficult drives to play, which is being eradicated from the modern
game gradually, as not many exponents of it are left. Played between mid- on and mid-wicket.
Straight Drive: The most eye-catching of all drives, played straight down the ground.
The batsman may choose which drive to play on a particular good length ball, but emphasis
definitely lies on getting to the pitch of the ball.
An over pitched ball is hit straight with full control of bat.
An over pitched ball is hit straight with full control of bat.
Question 9. [3 x 5]
(a) State any five pre-match duties of the umpire. [5]
(b) Name any five different variations of spin bowling, in cricket. [5]
(c) Specify the measurement of the following: [5]
(i) Length and width of a bat
(ii) Circumference and weight of a ball
(iii) Length of wickets above the ground.
(d) Write any five instances when a ball becomes dead. [5]
(e) Explain the following terms: [5]
(i) An appeal (ii) Bump ball
Answer:
(a)
(a) Day n to Previous Day:
Acknowledge the appointment and seek particulars relevant to the match. (Venue, Date,
Teams, Partners, Scorers etc.)
Connect with partner (s) and agree on the time to meet the venue on previous day.
Revise laws and connect to public information relevant to the match or tournament.
(b) Previous Day:
Meet partner as planned and jointly meet match and ground authority at the venue-aim to
establish report.
Enquire about weather, ground and light conditions affecting.
Check facilities like drainage, cover at disposal etc.
(c) The Match Day:
Umpire to be present on the ground and report to ground authority at least 45 mins before
scheduled start to the match.
Umpire have to inspect the playing field and satisfy that the things are fix or fit for play to start.
Meet the scorers etc.
(b)
Off spin or off break.
Leg spin or leg break.
Top spin.
Googly. 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.
Arm ball (Right arm off-spin)
China Man: A ball delivered in this way will spin from Off-side to the Leg-side for a right handed
batsman. Left-handed wrist spinners are called China-man bowlers. A ball delivered in this way
will spin from the off-side to the leg-side for a right-handed batsman.

(c)
Length 38 inches width 4-25 inches.
Circumference-22-4 to 22-9 cms and Weight: 155-9 gms to 163 gms.
28 inches.
(d) A ball is dead in cricket when:
It is finally settled in the hands of the wicket keeper.
A boundary is scored.
A batsman is dismissed.
Lost ball.
Whether played or not, it lodges in the clothing or equipment of a batsman or the clothing of
an umpire.
After over is complete.
When the batsman is out.
When the ball crosses the boundary line.
When the ball takes more than one bounces on the pitch.
When the inning is over.
Dead ball is a particular state of play in which the players may not perform any of the active
aspects of the game. In other words, batsmen may not score runs and fielders may not attempt
to get batsmen out.
The Umpire is satisfied that, with adequate reason, the batsman is not ready for the delivery of
the ball.
The ball passes the batsman, is gathered by the wicketkeeper, and the batsmen obviously
decline to attempt to take runs.
The ball is finally settled in the hands of the wicketkeeper or the bowler, and the batsmen
obviously decline to attempt to take any more runs.
The umpire feels that both the fielding team and the batsmen consider the ball no longer to be
in play.
The ball reaches the boundary and four runs or six runs are scored.
If it lodges in an umpire’s clothing.
If it hits any equipment kept in the field.
If it reaches the batsman in more than one tip on the ground after been released from bowler’s
hand.

(ii) 1. Circumference of the ball = 9 inches (22-5 cm).

(e)
(i) Appeal: Time of appeals. The umpires shall not give a batsman out unless appealed to by the
other side which shall be done prior to the bowler beginning his next delivery.
An appeal “How’s that”? shall cover all ways of being out. Answering appeals, the umpire at the
bowler’s wicket shall answer appeals before the other umpire in all cases, except those arising
out of 35 (Hit wicket) or 39 (Stumped) or 38 (Run out) when this occurs at. the striker’s wicket.
(ii) Bump Ball: A delivery that bounces very close to the batsman’s foot, after he has played a
shot, such that it appears to have come directly from the bat without ground contact. The
result is often the appearances of a clean catch.
It is request or shout by fielding players in anticipation of batsman to be
given out by the Umpire.
It is a request or shouts by fielding players in anticipation of batsman to be given out by the
umpire.
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 9. [3 x 5]
(a) Draw a neat labelled diagram of a cricket field and show any ten fielding positions of the players.
[5]
(b) Explain the term power play in the game of cricket. What are the restrictions imposed on the
players during the power play? [5]
(d) What are the duties of the third umpire? How does the third umpire convey his decision during the
game? [5]
(e) Explain the following terms: [5]
(i) Bouncer
(ii) Lost ball
Answer:
(a)

(b) Power play is the name for the fielding restrictions in limited-over and Twenty- 20 matches
in cricket. It is of 30-yard circle in the center of field.
Restrictions imposed on the players during the power play:
Mandatory powers play (1-10 overs): Only two fielders are allowed outside the 30- yard circle.
Between over 11 and 40, a maximum of four fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle.
In the final 10 overs (41-50), a maximum of five fielders will be allowed to field outside the
restricted area.
A Power play is the name for the fielding restrictions in limited-overs and Twenty-20 cricket.
Mandatory Power play (1-10 over’s); the first 10 overs of an innings will be a mandatory power
play (i.e. in One Day format). During the mandatory.
Power-play, only two fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle. Between over’s 11- and 40,
a maximum of four fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle. In the final 10 over’s (41-50),
a maximum of five fielders will be allowed to field outside the 30-yard circle. It is mounting
pressure over batsman by placing close fielding positions (9 players. inside the 30-yard circle). It
can be in three stages on request by captain.
A power play is a feature introduced into One Day International Cricket in 1991, In a power
play, restriction is applied on the fielding team: Only 2 or 3 players are allowed outside to 30
yards circle. There are two power plays in an ODI Cricket innings starting from October 30,2012.

(d) Third Umpire Duties: The third umpire is also known as on off-field umpire who usually gives
his decision when the on-field umpires are unsure. The third umpire looks at various TV replays
from different angles and comes to a conclusion by pressing the appropriate signal. The field
umpire can use his discretion to refer a close decision to the third umpire regarding the
dismissal of a batsman, catches or boundaries via a wireless set or a signal system. Third umpire
conveys his decision through radio link and television replay. A red light indicates that the
batsman is out and a green one otherwise.
Third Umpire or TV Umpire is an off-field umpire who makes the final decision in questions
referred to him by the two on-field umpires. Television replays are available to the third umpire
to assist him in coming to a decision. An on-field umpire can, at his own discretion, use a radio
link to refer any close decision concerning dismissals (catches, run outs or stumping) or
boundaries to the third umpire. The official who witnesses the match with high-tech apparatus
and responsible for crucial or complicate decisions when in need.
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 7.
(e) (i) Bouncer: In a game of cricket, a bouncer is a type of delivery in which a ball pitched short
by a fast bowler so that it rises up to the batsman’s chest or head (or even higher).
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.
When the bowler bowls the ball fast and short so as to rise above the
shoulder level after pitching.

(ii) Lost Ball: The ball which is hit by the batsman is gone out of the field and fielder is not able
to find it is called lost ball.
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 10.
(a) (i) Draw a neat diagram of cricket pitch with specification and dimensions. [5]
(ii) List any three important national tournaments. [3]
(iii) Give the full forms of MCC and ICC. [2]
(b) (ii) Specify the measurements of the following: [3]
(1) Circumference of the ball.
(2) Maximum length of the bat.
(3) Height of stumps from the ground.
(iii) Explain the following terms: [2]
(2) Time out.
(c) (i) State any five decisions given by the leg umpire. [5]
(ii) Explain the following terms: [3]
(1) Yorker
(2) Good length
(iii) Mention two exceptional circumstances under which the game can be suspended. [2]
Answer:
(a) (i) Diagram of Pitch.

(ii) Three National tournaments.

Ranji Trophy
C.K. Naidu Trophy
Deodhar Trophy.
(iii) MCC = Marylebone Cricket Club
ICC = Imperial Cricket Conference, International Cricket Council
(b)
Circumference of the ball = 22-4 to 22-9 cm.
Maximum length of bat = 95-6 cm (38 inch) Height of stump from the ground = 32 inch.
Time-Out: A batsman takes more than 3 minutes to come out after the fall of a wicket.
If the batsman does not report to face the bowler or unduly delays the match.
If the next batsman did not arrive at the wicket or pitch within minutes of the previous one
being dismissed, it’s called time-out.
Time-out is a method of dismissal when an incoming batsman is not ready to play within three
minutes of the previous batsman being out.
(c) To check the Run-out,
To check Stump-out,
To check Hit-wicket,
To check High bounce ball.
To check Stumped -out.
Gives decisions on leg before wicket.
Gives decisions on stumping.
Gives decisions on run-outs at one end.
Gives decisions on events when the other umpire is not sure of his decisions.
Five decisions given by the Leg Umpire:
Run out at striker end.
Hit wicket.
Stumping out.
Height no ball.
Runout.
Yorker: Yorker is a delivery which bounces just near the popping crease.
When ball is just bounced under the bat.
A ball bounced very close to the batsman’s crease.
Good Length: It is a type of delivery in cricket that pitches at a distance from the batsman that
makes him difficult to score runs.
Circumstances in which game can be suspended:
Due to bad weather.
Terrorist attack.
Misconduct by team.
Due to interference from outside people.
Question 6.
(a) Explain the following terms in Cricket: [8]
(i) An over
(ii) A wide ball
(iv) A toss
(b) (i) What is meant by ‘extra runs? Give two examples of extra runs. [9]
(ii) Draw a diagram of a Cricket Pitch and mark the following:
The Bowling Crease
The Popping Crease
The Return Crease
(iii) List any three Protective Equipment’s used by the batsman.
(c)
(ii) State the restrictions on the role of a substitute.
Answers:
(a) (i) An over: In this, player has to deliver or bowl for 6 times (legal) successively from one
end.
(ii) A wide ball: When the bowler bowls the ball outside the wide line of the batsman’s reach.
An extra ball is bowled for a wide. It gives an extra run.
When the bowler bowls the ball out of the batsman’s reach, towards the. sideward of wickets.
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.
(iv) A toss: It is the procedure before the match to decide which team will perform the batting
or fielding.
In cricket, a coin is tossed to determine which team bats first. This is called the toss. Before play
beings, the toss happens Infront of the two captains.
(b) (i) Extra runs: All extra runs are credited to the team total, rather than individual batsmen.
They are also referred to as sundries.
No ball
Leg Bye
Bye
Wide ball
Overthrow
An extra is a run scored by a means other than a batsman hitting the ball. Examples: No ball,
Wide ball, Bye, Leg bye.
(ii) 1. The Bowling Crease
2. The Popping Crease
3. The Return Crease

(iii) 1. Helmet
2. Leg Protector
3. Batsman Gloves
4. Chest Guard
5. Thy Guard
6. Abdominal Guard
7. Elbow Guard
Helmet to protect the head.
Gloves to gain grip and prevent injury in the hand.
Leather shoes usually with spiked soles for grip on the grass.
Pads to protect knees and lower legs.

(c)
(ii) A player from batting fielding side is replaced with a new player. In super substitute this
replaced player can bat or field or bowl (with certain conditions). This is also referred to as
twelfth man.
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.
(a) Explain the following terms in Cricket:
(ii) Double-hit
(iii) Catch out
(iv) Clean bowled
(b) (i) State any three duties of the Main Umpire in a cricket match.
(ii) Write any three fielding positions of “offside”.
(iii) Explain the term ‘Full-toss in Cricket.
(c)
(ii) Answer the following with reference to cricket:
Circumference of the ball
Widest part of cricket ball
Breadth of stumps
Size of the sight screen.
Answer:
(ii) Double-hit: If the batsman hits the ball intentionally for the second time (can stop but not to
hit) then batsman can be declared out on an appeal. Or if a batsman hits the delivery with his
bat and ‘deliberately hits the ball again for any reason other than to defend his wicket.
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.
(iii) Catch out: When a ball is caught by a fielder before it touches the ground or if a fielder
catches the ball hit by bat by the batsman.
When a batted ball is caught by a fielder before it touches the ground, it’s called catch out.
(iv) Clean bowled: If the ball partially or completely destroys the wicket even if it touches the
bat.
If the ball partially or completely destroys the wicket even if it touches the bat.
Clean-bowled is a method of dismissal if the batsman’s wicket is put down by a ball delivered
by the bowler.

(b) (i) They’ are the officials in ground responsible for administrating and imposing the rules and
regulations of the game.
Duties of Umpires:
Umpire signals and declares the batsmen out
Short-run
End of over.
Boundary: beginning
End of power play: no ball: wide ball; leg bye. bye: time-out. time-over; obstruction: break.
He starts the game by coin tossed to decide which team will bat first.
He give decisions throughout the match by giving signals.
He ensures that the game is played fair and there is no sort of partiality.
(ii) 1. Slips
2. Cover
3. Long off
4. Point
5. Mid off
(iii) Full-toss: A ball delivered by bowler pitched right up to the batsman.
A full-toss is a cricket ball bowled that reaches the batsman without bouncing.
(c)
2. Widest part of cricket bat = 4’/4 inch (10-8 cm).
3. Breadth of stumps = 9 inches (22-8 cm)
4. Size of the sight screen is 6 meter in length and 3 meter high.
Question 6.
(a) Explain the following terms: (8)
(ii) A Duck
(iv) A Century
(b) (i) Explain the term Overthrow. (9)
(iii) Under which condition can an umpire declare Bad Light.
(c) (i) State the full form of ICC and BCCI. (8)
(iii) Explain the term Hat-trick.
(iv) What is the importance of the 30-yard circle?
Answers:
(a)
(ii) A Duck: The batsman gets ‘out’ without scoring a single run.
If the batsman gets out without scoring any run, he is said to be out for a duck.
A duck: If the batsman gets out without
(iv) A Century: A batsman scoring ton or one hundred runs.
When the batsman has completed 100 runs on his individual part without being out, it is
called a century to be completed for that batsman.
(b) (i) Overthrow: II; a fielder throws the ball and no other fielder is able to stop the throwing
ball, the batsman is able to score runs or a boundary. Such runs are termed as overthrow.
An overthrow is an extra run scored by a batsman as a result of the ball not being collected by a
fielder in the center, having been thrown in from the outfield.
An overthrow is an extra run scored by a batsman as a result of the ball not being collected by a
fielder in the center, having been thrown in from the outfield.
(iii) Bad-Light: When light is not sufficient to play and it causes danger to player. There is low
intensity of light which creates problem to batsman, as they are not able to see the coming ball
properly. In this condition Umpire can declare bad-light. Then match is supposed to stop.
(c) (i) Full form of ICC is International Cricket Council
Full form of BCCI is Board of Control for Cricket in India
(iii) Hat-Trick: A bowler gets three wickets in three successive balls, i.e., the bowler dismisses
three batsmen on three consecutive balls.
A hat-trick is when a bowler takes three wickets on consecutive deliveries, dismissing three
different batsmen.

(iv) 30-Yard Circle: An inner circle marked at 30 yards around the stumps. This circle is used
dining power play to restrain 9 fielders inside die 30-yard circle.
The importance of the thirty-yard circle is that this circle divides the field into an infield and
outfield.

Question 7.
(a) Explain the following terms in Cricket:
(i) Intentional Disturbance
(iii) A Stance
(iv) A Maiden Over
(b)
(ii) State any three ways by which Runs are scored.
(iii) Write down any three fielding positions of On-side in Cricket?
(iv) What is the difference between a Bye and a Leg Bye in Cricket?
(v) Answer the following:
The length of the bat.
The weight of the ball.
Size of the bails’
The height of the Stumps.
Answers:
(a) (i) Intentional Disturbance: If the batsman gets in the way of an opponent trying to catch the
ball.
Intentional disturbance means obstructing the field. It is one of the ten methods of dismissing a
batsman in cricket.
(iii) Stance: It is a position or posture of a batsman at the crease before facing a delivery.
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.

(iv) Maiden-Over: The over in which not even a single run is scored.
When a bowler completes an over without any runs being scored from it, it is termed a maiden.

(b)
(ii) Scoring Runs: In addition to the batsman running, runs can be scored in
Bye: When a run is made without the ball touching the bat or any other part of the batsman’s
body, this is called a Bye.
Leg-Bye: When the ball is touched by any part of the batsman’s body except his hands, this is
called a Leg- Bye.
No-Ball: A ball is declared No-Ball if it is bowled with a bent arm or if the bowler crosses over
the line; the batting team is awarded one run. Apart from this, he can score runs by hitting the
ball for running. Batsman is not given ‘out’ on no-ball (except Run-Out). The bowler has to bowl
an extra ball for a no-ball.
Boundary: If the batted ball touches or crosses the boundary line after touching the ground, 4-
runs are awarded.
Sixer: If the batted ball lands outside the boundary line without touching the ground, the
batsman is awarded 6 runs.
(iii) Fielding positions of On-side: Mid-on, Long-on, Cover- drive, Mid-wicket, square leg,
(c) (i) Bye: when a run is made without the ball touching the bat or any other part of the
batsman’s body, this is called a Bye.
Leg-Bye: When the ball is touched by any part of the batsman’s body except his hands, this is
called a Leg- Bye.
(ii) 1. Length of Bat = 38 Inch (96-5 cm)
2. Weight of Cricket Ball = 5.5 Ounce (156 g)
3. Bails Overall Length 4!4 Inches (11 cm)
4. Height of Stumps = 28 Inches (711 cm)
Question 6.
(a) Explain the following: (8)
(i)A dot ball
(ii) A runner
(b) (i) Mention any three instances when umpire calls for a No ball. (9)
(ii) When is a batsman considered to be out stumped?
(iii) List three different types of strokes played by the batsman in front of the wicket?
(c) Explain the following terms: (8)
(ii) Hit wicket
(iii) Handling the ball
(iv) Runout
Answers:
(a) (i) Dot Ball: A good length ball (bowled by bowler) on which batsman cannot score runs.
(ii) Runner: A supplement player to the batsman who runs for the batsman, in case of injury,
illness while playing.
(b) (i) No Ball: When the bowler commits some non-legal action to bowl.
1. When bowler crosses the popping/ bowling crease during bowling.
2. When ball is released from side and not over the head by bowler.
3. When the bowler’s back foot is touching or outside the return crease.
4. A full toss – a ball which does not bounce – from a seam bowler reaches the batsman at waist
height.
5. If the bowler changes the arm with which he bowls without notifying the umpire.
(ii) Stump out: If a batsman misses the ball and the wicketkeeper breaks the wicket when he
outside the crease.
Lofted Hit: A hit by the batsman, on which ball is lifted up in air.
Drive: It is hitting the ball in front field.
Pull-Shot:.
(c)
(ii) If, in attempting the ball or taking a run, the batsman touches and breaks the wicket, the act
is called hit-wicket.
(iii) If the batsman touches the ball with his hand. 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 bat without the permission of the fielding side.

(iv) If the batsman runs towards wicket but does not get therein time to place his bat between
the edge of the popping crease and an opponent breaks the wicket then the batsman is run
out.
Question 7.
(a) Explain the following:
(i) Bodyline bowling
(ii) Declaration
(b) (i) What is meant by obstructing the field?
(ii) What is meant by the term LBW? (c) (i) Write down any four ‘off side’ fielding positions in cricket.
(ii) What are the signals for the following:
1. Short run
2. Power play
3. Bye
4. Free hit
Answers:
(a) (i) Bodyline bowling: A type of negative bowling in which the ball is aimed at hitting the body
of the batsman.
(ii) Declaration: A process in which the captain of the batting side may call the batsman off the
field irrespective of the scores and discontinue their innings. 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.

(b) (i) A batsman can be given out for obstructing the field if he willfully attempts to obstruct or
distract the fielding side by word or action. The following three circumstances where this
applies, but the law is not limited to these circumstances. 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.

(ii) When the batsman’s leg or any part of his body prevents the ball from touching the wicket is
given out for Leg-Before-Wicket (LBW).
(iii) They are the officials in ground responsible for administrating and imposing the rules and
regulations of the game.
(c) 1. Slips 2. Cover 3. Long off 4. Point 5. Mid off
It is signaled by Leg Umpire by folding the arm sideward.
The power play is signaled by moving the arm in a clockwise fashion from the ground to above
your head.
Umpire signals this by raising one arm to sideward.
The umpires will signal a free hit by (after the normal No Ball signal) extending one arm straight
upwards and moving it in a circular motion.
Question 6:
(b)
Write down any three fielding positions of on side.
(c) Write the following:
Weight and circumference of a cricket ball.
Length and widest part of a cricket bat.
Height and breadth of cricket stumps.
Distance between stumps and distance of inner circle from the wickets. [8]

Answer:
(b)
Fielding positions on the onside of the field are:
Square leg
Mid-wicket
Fine leg
Mid-on.
(c)
Weight of the ball = 156 – 163 gms.
Circumference of ball = 22.4 – 22.9 cm
Length of cricket bat = 96.5 cm
Maximum width of cricket bat = 10.8 cm
Height of stumps = 71.1 cm
Breadth of stumps = 22.8 cm
Distance between stumps = 22 yards
Distance of inner circle from wickets = 30 yards
Question 7:
(a) Explain the following terms:
A sight screen.
How’s That?
(b)
Draw a diagram of a Cricket Pitch and mark the following:
The Bowling Crease
The Popping Crease
The Return Crease.
(c) Explain the following:
A Run-up
Answer:
(a)
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.
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.
(b)

Cricket Pitch

(c)
A Run is an approach run taken by bowler during bowling.
Question 6:
(a) Briefly explain the following terms:
A boundary for six.
Popping crease. [8]
(b)
Mention three situations when a team’s innings is said to be complete? [9]
(c)
Identify the color of the cricket ball used in test and one day matches. What is the reason
behind using colored balls?
When is a ‘follow on’ implemented during the course of a test match?
What is the umpire’s decision in the following cases?
When a batsman obstructs a fielder trying to catch the ball.
When a batsman hits the ball intentionally twice in succession. [8]
Answer:
(a)
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 outside the boundary.
Popping Crease: A crease from where the batsman plays the ball which is delivered by the
bowler, is called popping crease.
(b)
Three situations when an inning is said to be complete:
When 10 batsmen of the batting team are declared out.
In one day cricket match, when prescribed overs are completed.
When the given target of runs is achieved by the batting side.
(c)
Colors of Ball: Test match — Red
One day match — White.
Red Color Ball: Red color ball retains its color till completion of 80 overs and the batsman can
easily pick this ball in test matches.
White Color Ball: White color ball is more visible in flood light than red color ball.
Obstructing the field — Out
Hitting the ball twice — Out.
Question 7:
(a) Briefly explain the following terms:
Scorers.
(b)
Mention any three instances when a bowler does not get credit for wickets being taken.
State any three situations where a batsman can be declared out even when a ‘no ball’ has
been bowled.
(c)
State any two conditions due to which a pitch may be changed.
Mention the length of the cricket pitch.
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? [8]
Answer:
(a)
Scorers: The scorer is someone appointed to record all runs scored, all wickets taken, the
number of overs bowled.
(b)

When the batsman is run out.

When the batsman is timed out.
Obstructing the field if the batsman given out.

Run out
Hit the ball twice
Stumped-out.
(c)
When the pitch is unfit to play.
When the pitch has uneven bounce, with the consent of both captains, the umpire can change
the pitch.
Length of pitch = 22 yard or 20.12 mts.
(a) Umpire will change the ball with the same number of over played ball.
(b) Handling the ball (batsman will be declared out)
Question 6:
(a) Briefly explain the following terms:
A Run-out.
A Stump out. [8]
(b)
State any three donations of pace howling.
What is meant by the term Bad-Light? [9]
(c) Explain the following terms in Cricket:
Hitting the hall twice.
A Runner.
The Danger Area. [8]
Answer:
(a)
A Run-out: If the batsman, attempting to take a run or returning to his crease, the fielder
breaks his wicket when he is out of the crease, he is said to be fun-out.
A Stump out: If the wicket-keeper breaks the wicket while gathering the ball and biting the
stumps, when the batsman is out of the crease or trying to take any run, it is called stump out.
(b)
Three variations of pace bowling are:
Swing bowling.
Seam bowling.
Mixture of fast, swinging, seaming and also cutting balls.
Bad-light includes bad conditions of the environment which makes it too dark for the match to
continue. Usually, the match is either postponed or cancelled.
(c)
The striker is out when he hits the ball twice. If the ball is in play and the striker’s any part of
the body or his bat touches the ball again before the ball has been touched by a fielder.
A runner is a player from the batting side who assists an injured batsman by running between
the wickets. The runner wears and carry same equipment and can be run out.
Danger area may refer to the protected area of a cricket pitch, on which the bowler may not
run in his follow-through.
Question 7:
(a) Briefly explain the following terms:
(b)
State the difference between a Dot-ball and a Dead-ball.
What is the importance of the thirty-yard circle?
Explain the term Bump-ball. [9]
(c)
Mention any four fielding positions on the onside of the field.
State the full form of ICC and BCCI.
Answer:
(b)
Dot Ball: A delivery bowled without any runs scored off it, so called because it is recorded in the
score book with a single dot.
Dead Ball: It is the state of play in between deliveries, in which batsman may not score runs or
be given out.
Refer Ans. 6 (b) (iii), 2016.
A bump ball is the ball that bounces off of the pitch, immediately after being hit by the bat and
flies into the air.
(c)
Refer Ans. 6 (b) (i), 2016.
Refer Ans. 6 (b) (ii), 2016.
ICC—International Cricket Council.
BCCI—Board of Control for Cricket in India.
Refer Ans. 7 (c) (iv), 2016.
Question 6:
(b)
What is the difference between a hook shot and a pull shot?
Draw a neat diagram of a Cricket Pitch and mark the following:
(1) The bowling crease (2) The popping crease (3) The return crease. [9]
(c) Define the following terms:
The danger-area
A runner. [8]
Answer:
(a)
Refer Ans. 6 (a) (iv), 2016.
(b)
Refer Ans. 7(b) (ii), 2016.
Pull Shot: It is a horizontal bat spot which pulls the ball around the batsman into the square leg
area.
Refer Ans. 7(b) (i), 2016.
(c)
The 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.
Refer Ans. 7 (c) (i), 2016.
Refer Ans. 7 (a) (iv), 2016.
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 7:
(a) Briefly explain the following terms:
A googly
An over
(b)
Name six fielding positions on the off-side of the field.
Name six strokes played by a batsman.
(c)
What is the difference between a bye and an over-throw?
What signals will the umpire give in the following cases?
(1) A dead ball (2) A free hit
(3) To be declared out (4) To contact the third umpire. [9]

Answer:
(a)
Refer Ans. 7 (a) (iii), 2016.
Refer Ans. 7 (c) (ii), 2016.
An over is a series of six balls bowled from one end of a cricket pitch.
(b)
The six fielding positions on the off-side of the field are:
(1) Point (4) Mid-off
(2) Cover (5) Slip
(3) Gully (6) Long-off
The six strokes played by a batsman are:
(1) Block (2) Square Cut
(3) Pull Spot (4) Hook Spot
(5) Straight drive (6) Leg Glance.
Refer Ans. 7 (b) (iii), 2016.
(c)
Bye: A bye is a run scored by the batting team i.e., extras when the ball has not been either hit
by the bat or has hit the batsman’s body.
Over-throw: It is also an extra run when the players are misfielding in the center, throwing the
ball in the outfield.
The umpire signals a dead ball by crossing and uncrossing his wrists below his waist with the
call dead ball.
The umpire signals a free hit by raises his right hand in the air and move it in a circular manner.
The umpire signals out by raising his index finger above his head.
The umpire signals to contact the third umpire by using both hands to drawing a large square
shape in air.
Question 6:
(a) State the following:
Weight and circumference of the hall.
Length and the widest part of the Cricket bat.
Height and the Breadth of stumps.
Size of bails and sight screen. [8]
(b)
Describe any six occasions when a batsman may be declared out? [6]
(c) What is meant by the following terms:
A bye. [8]
Answer:
(a)
Refer Ans. 6 (c) (i), 2016.
Refer Ans. 6 (c) (ii), 2016.
Refer Ans. 6 (c) (iii), 2016.
Size of bails = 11.1 cm
Size of sight screen = 10ft – 12ft in width and 10ft – 14ft in height.
(b)
Six occasions when a batsman may be declared out are:
(1) Catch out (4) Bowled
(2) Leg Before Wicket (LBW) (5) Stumped Out
(3) Hit the ball twice (6) Run Out.
(c)
A bye is a run scored by the batting team when striker misses a ball and the wicket-keeper fails
to gather it cleanly, the batsman may take runs. These runs are called byes and are scored as
extras.
Question 7:
(a)
State any four conditions when runs are added to the team’s total and not to the batsman’s
total runs.
What does a quick single mean? [8]
(b) Briefly explain the following:
(c)
Differentiate between a glance and a sweep shot.
State any four duties of a Captain. [8]
Answer:
(a)
The conditions when runs are added to the team’s total and not to the batsman’s total are:
(1) No balls (2) Wides
(3) Byes (4) Leg byes.
A quick single means when the two batsmen on the pitch run quickly to take a single run.
(c)
Glance Shot: It is a normal back-stroke which is played at a glancing angle, through the slips
area in order to give the batsman, maximum time to watch the ball.
The four duties of the captain are:
Participates in the coin toss to choose batting or fielding first.
Selects the player who will be playing, before the toss.
Ensures that the team is not breaking any rules of the games and abiding the laws.
Ensures that no time is wasting during the match either during batting or fielding turn.