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Answer the following in detail.
(a) Explain any three situations when the assistance of Third Umpire is sought during a game. (b) A…
(a) Explain any three situations when the assistance of Third Umpire is sought during a game.
(b) A batter dislodges both the bails with the bat in an attempt to hit the ball. What will be the decision of the Umpire in this situation?
(c) A bowler does an action of bowling but instead of releasing the ball, runs out the non-striker by whipping off the bails. What is this act called?
Answer
Answer
AI(a) Three situations when the on-field umpire seeks the assistance of the Third Umpire are:
1. Run-out or Stumping appeals: To determine with television replays whether the batter made their ground before the bails were completely dislodged.
2. Boundary decisions: To verify whether a fielder touched the boundary rope while in contact with the ball, or whether a boundary hit was a four or a six.
3. Catching dismissals (clean catch / bump ball): To determine whether a grounded catch was cleanly taken without the ball touching the turf, or if the ball touched the ground before reaching the fielder's hands.
(b) The Umpire will declare the batter 'Out' (Hit Wicket), as the striker dislodged their own bails with the bat while playing a stroke.
(c) This act is called 'Running out the non-striker' (commonly known as 'Mankading'). Under MCC Law 38.3, it is legally recognized as a Run Out.
From ISC 2026 Physical Education Paper 1, question 8(i).