Test Your Knowledge: Cricket Rules

Test Your Knowledge: Cricket Rules

Are you a cricket enthusiast? Test your knowledge of the rules of cricket with this quiz containing 10 questions.

published on July 13
1/10

How many players are there in a cricket team?

How many players are there in a cricket team?
11
10
12
9
2/10

What happens if the ball hits the batsman's helmet on the field?

What happens if the ball hits the batsman's helmet on the field?
5 penalty runs awarded to the batting team
5 penalty runs awarded to the fielding team
The ball is declared dead
The batsman is declared out
3/10

How many bouncers are allowed per over in a test match?

How many bouncers are allowed per over in a test match?
2
Unlimited
1
3
4/10

What is the signal for a no-ball by the umpire?

Raising one arm straight up
Extending one arm horizontally
Waving both arms above the head
Tapping the shoulder with one hand
5/10

What is the maximum number of overs a bowler can bowl in a One Day International (ODI) match?

8
10
12
6
6/10

Which fielding position is behind the wicketkeeper?

Mid-on
Fine leg
Gully
Third man
7/10

What is the minimum number of overs required for a game to constitute a match in limited-overs cricket?

What is the minimum number of overs required for a game to constitute a match in limited-overs cricket?
20 overs per innings
5 overs per side
10 overs per side
8 overs per side
8/10

What is the leg umpire responsible for?

What is the leg umpire responsible for?
Counting the number of balls in an over
Determining run-outs at the non-striker's end
Calling wides and no-balls
Adjudicating LBW decisions
9/10

If the ball hits the boundary ropes without bouncing, how many runs are scored?

If the ball hits the boundary ropes without bouncing, how many runs are scored?
4
2
6
3
10/10

What is 'Mankading' in cricket?

Running out the non-striker backing up too far
Hitting the stumps directly with the ball
Scoring a century off 50 balls
Taking 3 wickets in 3 consecutive balls