In cricket, ________ is called by the umpire when the bowler doesn’t deliver the ball within reach of the batter.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. wide.
In cricket, a "wide" is called by the umpire when the bowler doesn't deliver the ball within reach of the batter, meaning it's judged to be too wide or too high for the batter to hit.
- Definition: A wide ball is a delivery that is judged by the umpire to be outside the batsman's reach, meaning the batsman, in normal circumstances, would not have a reasonable opportunity to score off that delivery.
- Umpire's Role: The umpire decides whether a ball is wide based on its trajectory and location relative to the batsman.
- Penalty: When a wide is called, the batting side is awarded one extra run, and the ball has to be bowled again.
- Wide ball vs No ball: A wide ball is different from a no ball. A no ball is an illegal delivery, such as when the bowler oversteps the crease or bowls a high full toss, while a wide ball is a delivery that is too wide or too high.