Question

1. Identify the colour of the cricket ball used in test and one day matches. What is the reason behind using coloured balls? 

2. When is a ‘follow on’ implemented during the course of a test match? 

3. What is the umpire’s decision in the following cases: 

1. When a batsman obstructs a fielder trying to catch the ball. 

2. When a batsman hits the ball intentionally twice in succession.

Answer 1

1. Colours of Ball: 

Test match — Red 

One day match — White. 

Red Colour Ball: Red colour ball retains its colour till completion of 80 overs and the batsman can easily pick this ball in test matches. 

White Colour Ball: White colour ball is more visible in flood light than red colour ball. 

2. Follow on: When a team bats first and leads by at least 200 runs in 5 days’ match. 150 runs in 3 day match. 100 runs in 2 day match. In a one day match with two innings per side, 75 runs. 

3. 

1. Obstructing the field — Out 

2. Hitting the ball twice — Out.