Cricket Techniques and Strategies Quiz

Cricket Techniques and Strategies Quiz

Test your knowledge on the various techniques and strategies used in cricket with this quiz containing 12 questions.

published on July 26
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What is the proper batting stance in cricket?

What is the proper batting stance in cricket?
Feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent
Feet together, knees straight
Feet wide apart, knees locked
Feet crossed, knees bent
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What is the best grip for holding a cricket bat?

V-shaped grip with the top hand, and bottom hand holding the bat like a hammer
Both hands at the top of the bat with a tight grip
One hand at the bottom and one hand at the top of the bat
Holding the bat with only one hand
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What is the purpose of a sweep shot in cricket?

To play a ball pitched on leg stump towards the leg side
To hit the ball in the air for a six
To defend the wicket from getting out
To push the ball for a quick single
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What is the ideal length for a fast bowler to bowl in cricket?

Aim to bowl a length around the top of off stump
Bowl short-pitched deliveries all the time
Bowl full-pitched deliveries at the stumps
Bowl wide outside the off stump
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What are close-in fielders in cricket primarily responsible for?

Taking catches off the batsman's edges
Blocking the batsman's view
Bowling the team's spin deliveries
Handling the team's fielding positions
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Which fielding position is stationed near the boundary to stop the ball from reaching it?

Which fielding position is stationed near the boundary to stop the ball from reaching it?
Long-on
Short leg
Gully
Cover point
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What is the objective of a leg glance shot in cricket?

To deflect the ball fine of the leg side fielders
To hit the ball straight down the ground
To play a ball outside the off stump to the leg side
To block a fast delivery
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How should a batsman approach batting against a spin bowler in cricket?

How should a batsman approach batting against a spin bowler in cricket?
Use the feet to get to the pitch of the ball and play with soft hands
Stay rooted to the crease and play defensively
Try to hit every ball for a boundary
Sweep every delivery to counter the spin
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What is the purpose of a yorker delivery by a fast bowler in cricket?

To target the base of the stumps and restrict scoring opportunities
To entice the batsman to hit in the air for a catch
To bounce awkwardly towards the batsman
To bowl wide outside the off stump
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What should a fielding team do to create pressure on the batting side in cricket?

Maintain tight and disciplined bowling and fielding, without leaking easy runs
Bowl waist-high bouncers to intimidate the batsmen
Leave huge gaps in the field for easy singles
Have a defensive field without any aggressive close-in catchers
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What should a fielding captain consider when setting the field in cricket?

The strengths and weaknesses of the batsman and bowler, and the match situation
Randomly placing fielders without a strategy
Always setting an attacking field, regardless of the situation
Ignoring the bowler's suggestions for field placements
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What is the purpose of a bouncer delivery in cricket?

To intimidate the batsman with a quick and rising delivery targeting the head or body
To entice the batsman to hit in the air for a catch
To pitch the ball wide outside the off stump
To bowl full-pitched deliveries at the stumps