Question

Write any three situations when an umpire adds a penalty of five runs to the opponent team.

Answer 1

The situations when five penalty runs are awarded by the umpire to the opponent team are:

1. The player returns without the umpire's consent and fields the ball in play.
2. Tampering with the ball. First, a final warning is issued, followed by a penalty run.
3. Distracting the striker deliberately while receiving the ball. The penalty run is awarded after the first final warning.
4. Time is wasted by fielding a team. First, there is a final warning, followed by the penalty run.
5. Damage to the pitch. First, a final warning is issued, followed by a penalty run.