In Cricket, a wide ball will add how many run/s to the batting team?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1: 1
Explanation:
- According to the Laws of Cricket, when a bowler delivers a 'Wide Ball', 1 extra run is added to the batting team's total score.
- Extra Delivery: A wide ball does not count towards the 6 legitimate deliveries of an over. The bowler is required to bowl an additional legitimate delivery to compensate for it.
- Runs from Byes: If, following a wide delivery, the ball eludes the wicketkeeper and the batsmen complete runs by running between the wickets, these runs are also added to the team's score under the category of 'Wides' (for example, if the ball crosses the boundary, a total of 5 runs are awarded).
- Umpire's Signal: The umpire signals a wide ball by extending both arms horizontally, parallel to his shoulders.
Other Types of 'Extras' in Cricket (Quick Revision):
- No Ball: In this instance, the team is awarded 1 extra run, and the subsequent delivery is a 'Free Hit' (in limited-overs cricket).
- Bye: Occurs when the ball passes the batsman without touching either the bat or the body, and the batsmen complete runs by running.
- Leg Bye: Occurs when the ball touches the batsman's body or pads (rather than the bat), and runs are completed by running.
Important Questions for Upcoming Examinations:
Question: Under which Law of Cricket is a 'Wide Ball' defined?
Answer: Under MCC's 'Law 22'.
Question: Can a player be 'dismissed' (out) on a wide ball?
Answer: Yes, a player can be dismissed as Stumped, Run Out, or Hit Wicket on a wide ball.
Question: What is the maximum number of 'wide' deliveries that can be bowled in a single over in T20 cricket? Answer: There is no fixed limit to this, as long as the valid deliveries have not been completed.