CRICKET UMPIRING TRAINING OFFICERS MANUAL - Usacua.com

9. When must the captain of the side winning the toss notify the opposing captain of his
decision to bat or field?
10. When should the toss for the choice of innings be made?
11. It has been agreed that drinks will be taken at 4-00 p.m. There have been no interruptions
or intervals in this session. In what situation will drinks be taken before 4-00 p.m.?
12. a) Players are forbidden to practise on the pitch or neighbouring strips at any time. A
time limit is set on them practising on the rest of the square before the start of a day’s play.
What is this time limit?
b) In what circumstances should the umpires refuse to allow practice on the square, even
within the time limit?
13. How many runs are scored if the batsmen -
a) have run 4 and crossed on the 5th (but not completed it) before the ball crosses the
boundary?
b) have run 2 and crossed on the 3rd when a fielder throws the ball, which misses the
wicket and subsequently goes to the boundary?
14. A fielder picks up the ball. In the act of throwing it to the wicket-keeper, he steps on the
boundary rope while still holding the ball. The batsmen have completed three runs. What
action should you now take?
15. The batsmen apparently complete three runs but, when the ball is dead, both umpires call
and signal Short run. Why must the umpires now consult to ascertain which run each is
calling short?
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