Question

Give any three instances when the umpire can call and signal a 'Dead Ball'.

Answer 1

1. The striker may attempt to hit the ball with his bat. If he misses the ball, the wicket-keeper will catch it and the ball is completed.
2. If he hits the ball, the two batsmen may score runs. When the runs are completed, the ball is also considered completed.
3. A batsman is out.
4. The ball reaches the boundary and four runs or six runs are scored.
5. The umpire is satisfied that, with adequate reason, the batsman is not ready to receive the ball and makes no attempt to play it.
6. The ball lodges in the clothing or equipment of a batsman or the clothing of an umpire.