Explaining cricket rules

You can’t bowl again Varun. A bowler can only bowl six balls in one over. Also a bowler can only bowl a maximum of 10 overs in a match.

 So can I go off the field?

 No you can’t. You can go off the field only when you are injured.

 Oh! I got it. Can the batsman have a substitute runner?

 Yes, a batsman can have a substitute runner if he gets injured during the match. He can’t have a substitute runner if he is feeling lazy.

 Cricket has so many rules! Can a batsman get out when he is not batting?

 Yes, a batsman can be run out if he is out of the crease.

 Can a wicket keeper bowl?

 Yes, a wicket keeper can bowl but he cannot bowl with his gloves on.

 How many fielders can be placed outside the inner circle?

 Well, it depends on the period of the match. During power play, a bowler can not place more than 3 players outside the inner circle.

 When the powerplay is not on, the bowler can place more fielders outside the inner circle.

Question and Answers

• A bowler can bowl more than 10 overs in a match.
•  True
•  False

This statement is false.

Question and Answers

• The batsman can have a substitute runner if he gets injured during the match.
•  True
•  False

This statement is true.

Question and Answers

• A wicket-keeper can bowl.
•  True
•  False

This statement is true.

Question and Answers

• A bowler can bowl two overs together.
•  True
•  False

This statement is false.

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