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Umpire Signals: Howzat? Trivia Quiz

I will describe various signals that umpires make on the field - tell me what they mean by those actions. All the signals used in the game are mentioned under Law 3(14).

A multiple-choice quiz by ace_sodium. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
ace_sodium

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
95,693

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
3313

Last 3 plays: Guest 49 (10/10), Guest 49 (9/10), Dagny1 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. It's the start of a fresh over; Sachin has just come to the crease. As the bowler starts his run up and nears the crease, Sachin backs away from the wicket and the bowler stops his run-up. The umpire crosses and recrosses his wrists below the waist. It's a _________ ?. Hint

Six Runs

No Ball

Dead Ball

Four Runs

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Question 2 of 10

2. The bowler now furious, starts his run-up again and bowls a ball at him. Sachin gets bowled and he looked at the umpire. The umpire extends one arm horizontally, which signifies what?
Hint

Out

Wide Ball

No Ball

No Run

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Bowler's next ball raps Sachin on the pad and loud cries of "Howzat" are heard. The umpire raises his index finger above the head. Sachin's _____________ ? Hint

Out

Asked to come back and bat later

Not Out

Asked to declare himself out

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Question 4 of 10

4. As Sachin walks towards the dressing room, he takes a last look at the umpire. The Umpire is looking at the scorers and he touches both shoulders, each with the opposite hand. What did he mean by that? Hint

Dead Ball

Revoke Last Signal

No such signal

The umpire had a change of heart and decided to let Sachin bat again

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Bowler's next delivery gets dispatched to the boundary, the umpire _________________ ? Hint

Gives the batsman a thumbs up

Waves one arm from side to side finishing with the arm across the chest

Holds the ball above the head

Waves to the batsman

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Question 6 of 10

6. The bowler's next delivery is well left; however the wicket keeper couldn't collect it , the ball rolls and hits something. The umpire promptly taps one shoulder with the opposite hand, signifying ____________ ?
Hint

No such signal

Dead ball

Five runs awarded to the batting side

Bye

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Question 7 of 10

7. The bowler's next delivery is hit straight to the top tier of the stadium, so the umpire ___________ ? Hint

Raises both hands above the head

Gives the batsman a thumbs up

Starts dancing

Raises his little finger above the head

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Question 8 of 10

8. The bowler's next ball is hit to cow corner. The batsmen run two, the umpire bends one arm upwards and touches the nearer shoulder with the tips of the fingers. What is meant by that?

Hint

Short run

End of over

Confirmation of the two runs

Umpire is scratching his shoulder

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Question 9 of 10

9. The batsman slashed at the next ball but he doesn't connect. The umpire extends both arms horizontally. It's a __________ ?

Hint

Wide ball

No-ball

The umpire's just giving his arms some exercise

Five runs awarded to the bowling side

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Question 10 of 10

10. The next ball is played back to the bowler. After some time, the other umpire points to a raised wrist with the other hand. What did he mean by that? Hint

End of over

Umpire wants to sock some one

None of these

He is angry

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Dead Ball

A ball is said to be deemed to be dead when it is no longer in play.
Situations for which dead ball has to be called are mentioned under Law 23.

2. The bowler now furious, starts his run-up again and bowls a ball at him. Sachin gets bowled and he looked at the umpire. The umpire extends one arm horizontally, which signifies what?

Answer: No Ball

A no-ball occurs when the bowler delivers the ball in a fashion or manner that is deemed unfair to the batsman under the laws- this includes beamers, chucking the ball, overstepping the bowling crease etc. It is specifically dealt under law 24. A batsman cannot be given out bowled, LBW, caught, etc off a no-ball but he can get run out.

3. The Bowler's next ball raps Sachin on the pad and loud cries of "Howzat" are heard. The umpire raises his index finger above the head. Sachin's _____________ ?

Answer: Out

If a batsman is declared out by the umpire , he can no longer bat in that innings. Various methods of getting out include bowled, run out, Hit wicket, caught, stumped, timed-out, obstructing the fielder, LBW etc.

Answer: Revoke Last Signal

If the umpire wishes to revoke a decision made by him, he must do so before the next ball is bowled.

5. The Bowler's next delivery gets dispatched to the boundary, the umpire _________________ ?

Answer: Waves one arm from side to side finishing with the arm across the chest

It's a four - the batsman gets four runs to his name, however if he runs more than four before the ball reaches the boundary, he gets that many number of runs.

Answer: Five runs awarded to the batting side

If the ball hits certain objects like a helmet that was being used by the fielding side but now left on the ground, the batting team gets 5 penalty runs; these runs come under extras and not awarded to any batsman.

7. The bowler's next delivery is hit straight to the top tier of the stadium, so the umpire ___________ ?

Answer: Raises both hands above the head

The batsman is awarded 6 runs if he hits the ball beyond the boundary rope (without pitching inside the field).

8. The bowler's next ball is hit to cow corner. The batsmen run two, the umpire bends one arm upwards and touches the nearer shoulder with the tips of the fingers. What is meant by that?

Answer: Short run

If the batsman doesn't ground his bat(or part of his body) in the opposite crease before going for the second run, then he is not awarded that run.

9. The batsman slashed at the next ball but he doesn't connect. The umpire extends both arms horizontally. It's a __________ ?

Answer: Wide ball

A ball which is deemed to be out of the reach of the batsman (in the umpire's opinion) is called a wide. It is dealt under law 25.

10. The next ball is played back to the bowler. After some time, the other umpire points to a raised wrist with the other hand. What did he mean by that?

Answer: None of these

The umpire does this to indicate the commencement of the last hour. In test cricket, it is necessary to do the same. End of an eventful over. Sachin scored 11 runs in the over (a four, a six and a single)
Totally the team scored 18 runs in that over (Sachin's 11 runs, 5 penalty runs, a no-ball and a wide).

Source: Author ace_sodium

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