CRICKET Answer the following questions: (a) Explain any three situations when the assistance of…
CRICKET
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Answer the following questions:
(a) Explain any three situations when the assistance of Third Umpire is sought during a game. [3]
(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? [1]
(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? [1]
(ii)[5.0]
(a) Write a short note on BCCI. [5]
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(b) Draw a neat diagram of a Cricket pitch showing all its measurements and specifications.
(iii)[5.0]
Explain each of the following terms: [5]
(a) Powerplay
(b) Googly
Answer
Answer (i)
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(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.
Answer (ii)
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(a) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI):
Formed in December 1928, the BCCI is the national governing body for cricket in India, affiliated to the International Cricket Council (ICC). Headquartered at the Cricket Centre in Mumbai, it is one of the wealthiest and most influential sports administrative bodies globally.
Key functions and features of BCCI include:
1. Administration of domestic tournaments such as the Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy, and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
2. Organization and commercial management of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Women's Premier League (WPL).
3. Selection, training, and management of the Indian national men's, women's, and junior cricket teams.
4. Development and maintenance of international-standard cricketing infrastructure, stadiums, and the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru to nurture talent.
Answer (iii)
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(a) Powerplay: In limited-overs cricket (such as ODIs and T20Is), a Powerplay is a set of designated fielding restriction overs. During a mandatory Powerplay (e.g., the first 10 overs in an ODI or first 6 overs in a T20I), a maximum of two fielders are permitted outside the 30-yard fielding circle. This rule is designed to encourage aggressive batting and scoring in the opening phase of an innings.
(b) Googly: A googly (also known as a 'wrong'un' or 'Bosey') is a deceptive delivery bowled by a right-arm leg-spin bowler. Although delivered with an action that appears like a standard leg-break, the ball is released from the back of the hand with clockwise wrist-spin, causing it to turn from off to leg into a right-handed batter rather than spinning away.
From ISC 2026 Physical Education Paper 1, question 8.