(i) Follow-On : It is given in a test match when batting team cannot score sufficient runs and the lead is more than 200 runs, it may be given follow-on or to bat again.
(ii) Scoring Runs : In addition to the batsman running, runs can be scored in
• Bye : When a run is made without the ball touching the bat or any other part of the batsman’s body, this is called a Bye.
• Leg-Bye : When the ball is touched by any part of the batsman’s body except his hands, this is called a Leg- Bye.
• No-Ball: A ball is declared No-Ball if it is bowled with a bent arm or if the bowler crosses over the line; the batting team is awarded one run. Apart from this, he can score runs by hitting the ball for running. Batsman is not given ‘out’ on noball (except Run-Out). The bowler has to bowl an extra ball for a no-ball.
• Boundary : If the batted ball touches or crosses the boundary line after touching the ground, 4-runs are awarded.
• Sixer: If the batted ball lands outside the boundary line without touching the ground, the batsman is awarded 6 runs.
(iii) Fielding positions of On-side: Mid-on, Long-on, Cover- drive, Mid-wicket, Square leg,
(iv) Bye : when a run is made without the ball touching the bat or any other part of the batsman’s body, this is called a Bye. Leg-Bye: When the ball is touched by any part of the batsman’s body except his hands, this is called a Leg- Bye.
(v)
1. Length of Bat = 38 Inch (96-5 cm)
2. Weight of Cricket Ball = 5.5 Ounce (156 g)
3. Bails Overall Length 4.4 Inches (11 cm)
4. Height of Stumps = 28 Inches (711 cm)
