CRICKET

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Diameter of the cricket ball= 9 inches and 163 grams
a.
White ball is used to make it visible under flood
lights.
b.
The red ball is unsuited to night tests due to
poor visibility, and the white ball is unsuited to firstclass cricket because its rapid deterioration makes it
unable to be used for eighty overs as specified in the
rules, so the pink ball was designed to provide a
satisfactory compromise on both issues.
c.
Pink ball=It is still considered more difficult to
see than a white ball; and the leather is more heavily
dyed than in a red ball, which better preserves its
colour and visibility as it wears but also gives it
slightly different wear characteristics.
d.
There are three main manufacturers of cricket
ball used in international matches: Kookaburra,
Dukes and SG. The manufacturer of the red (or pink)
balls used for Tests varies depending on location:
India uses SG, England and the West Indies use
Dukes, and all other countries use Kookaburra. The
different manufacturers' balls behave differently
e.g. Dukes balls have a prouder seam and will tend
to swing more than a Kookaburra ball providing a
home advantage when playing against a team
unfamiliar with the ball. All limited overs
international matches, regardless of location, are
played with white Kookaburra balls. White Dukes
balls were used at the 1999 Cricket World Cup, but the ball
behaved more erratically than the Kookaburra and
has not since been used. Domestic competitions may
use a domestic manufacturer: for example, Pakistan
uses Grays balls in its first class competitions.
e.
A new cricket ball is harder than a worn one,
and is preferred by fast bowlers because of the speed
and bounce of the ball off the pitch. Older balls tend
to spin more as the roughness grips the pitch more
when the ball bounces, so spin bowlers prefer to use a
worn ball. Uneven wear on older balls may also
make reverse swing possible. A captain may delay the
request for a new ball if he prefers to have his spin
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soon after it becomes available.
2 Reverse and normal swing= The main difference is that
when the ball is swinging normally, the ball swings in
towards the side that the seam is pointing to and the
side that is rougher. Reverse swing does, as the name
suggests, the reverse, with the ball swinging towards the
shinier side no matter which way the seam is pointing.
a.
Let us first look at some of the fundamental flow
physics that will help to explain all three types of
cricket ball swing. As the ball is flying through the
air, a thin layer of air called the "boundary layer"
forms along the ball's surface. The boundary layer
cannot stay attached to the ball's surface all the way
around the ball and it tends to leave or "separate"
from the surface at some point. The location of this
separation point determines the pressure, and a
relatively late separation results in lower pressure on
that side. A side force or swing will only be
generated if there is a pressure difference between
the two sides of the ball.
b.
http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/s
tory/258645.html
2 Ipl and test cricket
a.
Easy money available
b.
But ipl is the need of the time. Only 3 hours for
an ipl match against 5 days of test match.
c.
Power hitting is promoted. Less skills needed.
d.
Tight schedule=> injuries=> players skip test
cricket
e.
Players are taking retirement even at their peak
times from test cricket= concentrating on events like
IPL to earn quick money.
f.
Batsman friendly rules, bowlers not
appreciated= boundaries are made shorter.
2 How to improve performance abroad
a.
Fast pitches in India= fast pitches are those
pitches which do not break easily, ball does not
reduce its momentum after striking the ground
b.
More foreign tours for under 19 and A teams.
c.
Need to give more focus on fast bowlers=
improve MRF foundation.

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Focus on team selection= there may be specific

player who perform well in India but not outside.
Various types of cricket balls
Cricket gear manufacturers in India and abroad
Current ranji champion/ history of ranji/ duration of
matches/ rules
a.
The Ranji Trophy is a domestic first-class
cricket championship played in India between teams
representing regional cricket associations. The
competition currently consists of 27 teams, with 21
of the 29 states in India and Delhi (which is an Union
Territory), having at least one representation.
b.
The competition is named after first Indian
Cricketer who played for England and
Sussex, Ranjitsinhji who was also known as "Ranji".
c.
Mumbai is the current Ranji champion, having
beaten Saurashtra by an innings and 21 runs in the
finals of the 201516 seasonheld in Pune.
d.
Mumbai (formerly Bombay) have won the
tournament the most number of times with 41 wins
including 15 back-to-back wins from 195859 to 1972
73.
a.
Ranjitsinhji GCSI GBE (10 September 1872 2 April
1933),
often known as Ranji, was the ruler of the
Indian princely state of Nawanagar from 1907 to 1933,
as Maharaja Jam Saheb,
b.
Nawanagar was an Indian princely state in the
historical Halar region of Kathiawar, located on the
southern shores of the Gulf of Kutch
Conflict of interest
a.
Lodha committee and mujdgal committee.
DRS and why BCCI is opposed to it
a.
India was the first country to agree on playing
with DRS in a series vs Srilanka in 2008. In that
series India had used around 20 referrals and out of
which only 2 came into India's favour and on the
other hand Srilanka got 80% of their reviews correct.
Well, this was the start of where the players
complained to the BCCI about their dissatisfaction of
the review system as they felt many of the times
they heard a clear edge and the opposition got away
with it by using the DRS.
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DRS primarily relies on Hawk-eye and Hot-Spot

technology.
c.
The hawk-eye gives absurd output sometimes
so the result seems ridiculous.
d.
It is not so difficult to get away with hot-spot by
applying vaseline(crickets can't be stopped from
applying cream on their body when they are out in
the sun, and they can put the same on their bat also
easily during playing so Inspection would be tough),
even if vaseline is not used the hot-spot doesn't
catch the edges many times.
e.
DRS has many weird rules associated with it like
more than 50% of impact on off stump should be
there then only the onfield decision can be
overturned, if the batsman's leg is more than 2.5
metres from the stumps then the hawk-eye gives not
out even if the ball is clearly headed towards the
wickets.
f.
It creates controversies and people can start
questioning your honesty even if you haven't
cheated. In 2011 when India played against England
in England ,English player asked for VVS's bat to
check if he has applied any vaseline to it(what an
embarrassment for a batsman!!!). It was at this point
India decided to not use the DRS unless it becomes
fullproof.
g.
How many reviews should you allow? 2 reviews
per inning?ok,the openers used both the reviews,
now the other batsmen don't have a right for justice?
Allow unlimited reviews. Won't it make an already
lengthy cricket more lengthier?
h.
The decision for not using DRS by BCCI is just
because they feel that the technology is not perfect
and has lots of clauses attached to it. The day DRS
becomes more than 95% fullproof, India would be
the first country to accept it with open heart as India
is a batsman dominant team so it would not want its
batsmen given out wrongly .
2 Bombay quadrangular,
3 When did India play its first match
a.
Although cricket was introduced to India by
European merchant sailors in the 18th century, and

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the first cricket club in India was established in

Calcutta in 1792, India's national cricket team did
not play its first Test match until 25 June 1932 at Lord's,
becoming the sixth team to be granted Test cricket
status.
The Indian spin quartet is the collective name given to
the Indian spin bowlers of the 1960s and 1970s: Erapalli
Prasanna and Srinivas Venkataraghavan (both off spinners),Bhagwat
Chandrasekhar (a leg spinner), and Bishen Singh Bedi (a left-arm
spinner). Between them, they played 231 Test matches,
taking 853 wickets. They were one of the most deadly
combinations in world cricket, especially on the dusty
subcontinental pitches.
Dimensions
a.
22 yards pitch
b.
30 yards inner circle
Why the ball swings
Different types of spin
a.
Googly, sliders, doosra, carrom ball, knuckle ball
b.
In cricket, a slider is a type of delivery bowled by
a wrist spin bowler. Whereas a topspinner is released with
the thumb facing the batsman, a slider is bowled in a
similar manner to a legbreak, but instead of
imparting sidespin with the third finger, the bowler
allows his fingers to roll down the back of the ball,
providing a mixture of sidespin and backspin.
Whereas a topspinner tends to dip more quickly and
bounce higher than a normal delivery, a slider does
the opposite: it carries to a fuller length and bounces
less than the batsman might expect. The sliders will
typically head towards the batsman with a
scrambled seam (with the ball not spinning in the
direction of the seam, so the seam direction is not
constant, unlike in conventional spin bowling). This
has less effect on the flight and bounce but absence
of leg spin may deceive the batsman. Frequently the
slider is bowled with a mixture of side spin and
backspin. This has the effect of making the ball
harder to differentiate from the leg break for the
batsmen without reducing the mechanical effects
caused by the backspin. This delivery may skid
straight on or it may turn a small amount

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a.
In the sport of cricket, throwing, commonly referred
to as chucking, is an illegal bowling action which
occurs when a bowlerstraightens their arm
when delivering the ball. The Laws of Cricket specify that a
bowler's arm must not extend during the bowling
action. Only the rotation of the shoulder can be used
to impart velocity to the ball. Throws are not allowed.
If the umpire deems that the ball has been thrown, he
will call a no ball which means the batsman cannot be
given out from that delivery. Current regulations of
the International Cricket Council (ICC) set the legal limit of
15 degrees of permissible straightening of the elbow
joint for all bowlers in international cricket. This law
applies between the point at which the bowling arm
passes above shoulder height and the point at which
the ball is released. The limit is to allow some natural
flexing of the elbow joint which happens during the
course of legal delivery.
b.
Saeed ajmal = pakistan
c.
In a recent report by scientists commissioned by
the ICC it was shown that Pakistani bowler Shoaib
Akhtar and Indian bowler R. P. Singh were seen to extend
their elbow joints by a negative angle with respect to
the upper arm. This phenomenon, also known
as hyperextension, can give the illusion of throwing.
However, in the report it was seen that R. P. Singh
maintained this negative angle throughout his
delivery stride, while Akhtar sometimes bowled a
quicker delivery by flexing this hyperextension. These
actions are not considered to be chucking as they
are due to the distinctive architecture of their
elbows, possibly a congenital condition. Since these
cricketers have no control over this hyperextension,
any degree of hyperextension (past zero) is not
included in the 15 degree extension tolerance
threshold.
Taskin Ahmed and Arafat Sunny (BAN) - banned in
d.
March 2016 during ICC World Twenty20
2 Betting, fixing
a.
Should betting be legalised.
2 Dukworth lewis rule

a.

The DuckworthLewis method (often written as D/L

method) is a mathematical formulation designed to
calculate the target score for the team batting
second in a limited overs cricket match interrupted by
weather or other circumstances. It is generally
accepted to be the most accurate method of setting
a target score. The D/L method was devised by two
English statisticians, Frank Duckworth and Tony Lewis
b.
The basic principle is that each team in a
limited-overs match has two resources available with
which to score runs: wickets remaining, and overs to
play. Where overs are lost, setting an adjusted target
for the team batting second is not as simple as
reducing the run target proportionally to the loss in
overs, because a team with ten wickets in hand and
25 overs to bat can be expected to play more
aggressively than if they had ten wickets and a full
50 overs, for example, and can consequently achieve
a higher run rate. The DuckworthLewis method is an
attempt to set a statistically fair target for the
second team's innings, based on the score achieved
by the first team, taking their wickets lost and overs
played into account.
c.
In November 2014, the DuckworthLewis
method was renamed the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (or
D/L/S) method
2 Hotspots
a.
Hot Spot is an infra-red imaging system used
in Cricket to determine whether the ball has struck
the batsman, bat or pad. Hot Spot requires two infrared cameras on opposite sides of the ground above
the field of play that are continuously recording an
image. Any suspected snick or bat/pad event can be
verified by examining the infrared image, which
usually shows a bright spot where contact friction
from the ball has elevated the local temperature.
Where referrals to an off-field third umpire are
permitted, the technology is used to enhance the onfield umpire's decision-making accuracy. Where
referrals are not permitted, the technology is used
primarily as an analysis aid for televised coverage

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Hot Spot uses two infra-red cameras positioned

at either end of the ground. These cameras sense
and measure heat from friction generated by a
collision, such as ball on pad, ball on bat, ball on
ground or ball on glove. Using a subtraction
technique a series of black-and-white negative
frames is generated into a computer, precisely
localising the ball's point of contact.
b.
The technology was first used during the first
Test match of the 2006-07 Ashes at The Gabba, on 23
November 2006.
c.
Hot Spot has two main advantages over its
competing technology, the Snickometer, which is a
sound-detection based system. Snickometer often
produces inconclusive results indicating contact
(potentially any combination of bat, pad and ball)
only, whereas the Hot Spot clearly shows exactly
what the ball strikes. Precise synchronisation of the
Snickometer sound with associated pictures takes
time, making it currently not suitable for use in the
umpire decision review system.
d.
A Snickometer, commonly known as Snicko, is used
in televising cricket to graphically analyse sound and
video, and show whether a fine noise, or snick,
occurs as ball passes bat. It was invented by English
computer scientist Allan Plaskett in the mid-1990s.
The snickometer was introduced by Channel 4 in the
UK, who also introduced the Hawk-Eyeand the Red
Zone, in 1999.
2 Sledging and send offs
3 Backfoot no ball
4 Recent SC verdict on BCCI
5 Should BCCI be left autonomous.
6 ICC structure revamp
7 Mukul mugdal committee report
8 Sportsmanship in cricket
9 Gentleman's game, is cricket still a gentleman's game.
10How did ODI cricket came into being/ history
11Favourite cricketer
12Cricket diplomacy
13First ever series win and test win for India.
14Snicko, hawkeye
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15Fielding restrictions
16Difference between IPL and other t20 tournaments.
17Curator to commentator.
18Why cricket not popular in countries like south america
19Gandhi's view about cricket
20Ball tempering
21Doping in cricket . Is it relevant for spinners= shane
warne case.
22Cricket has creates more couch potatoes and affecting
nations productivity?
23Is cricket sport or entertainment
24Indian team or BCCI team
25Are we neglecting other sports
26WHat is the use of the whole nation getting mad after
one sport when it can't fetch us an olympics medal?
27How can a batsman be out on no ball
a.
Handling the ball
b.
Obstructing the ball
c.
Hitting the ball twice
d.
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2 Role of cricket in national integration.

1) What do you think of the IPL. Do you think it facilitates corruption in

the game? Will too much IPL drive youngsters away from the longer
format of the game?
IPL has been introduced to bring out the young talents and also
commercialize it by including some big players who according to me
should be in mentors(thou playing in XI) in grooming these young
talented players... But the commercialization has reached to such a
stae that without big names on board, there are no viewers and
sponsors for the teams. Corruption has been a front runner in such
leagues and it doesnt only belong to IPL... IPL is the cause that we have
few Ranji level players coming into the Indian squad, but they aren't
able to take pressure and are falling prey to bookies (few players).
2) How can we improve our performance abroad?
Our performance has been good but we fail in consistency and
practice(according to my knowledge). We rely a lot on few players... To
this date we do not have the best all rounders(we just have good
players who perform well in all areas-that doesnt mean he is allrounder
professionally). India has lost best swing bowler Irfan pathan with John
Wright trying to improve his skills in batting which took him a toll in
bowling. Agarkar was the best all rounder for ranjies in india but he
wasnt groomed well at intl.level
3) What are the various types of balls used in International cricket?

Kokkaburra as I know... (may be few more too)

4) Name some famous cricket gear manufacturers in India and abroad.
No idea
5) Sachin v Bradman.
I feel comparision between these two is proper. They both have their
styles and numbers to prove.
6) Who is the current Ranji champion? How long is a typical Ranji game?
Karnataka.
7) Is Sreeni owning an IPL team a clear case of conflict of interest?
Yes. He is merely usng his power and political affiliations and
continuing. I feel the courts should have responded much earlier to
keep the game clean of politics and self interests.. I wonder how this
man has all such baggage with him - India cements, TNCA chairman,
BCCI chairman, CSK Owner, ICC Chairman....salary kitna hoga iska
:-O :O
8) Pros and cons of DRS. Why is the BCCI opposed to it?
Drs was brought in to clear the air between wron decisions by the field
empires. But there were many decisions which went wrong under the
drs scanner too... Unfortunately many of these happened to Indian
matches and some for them were crucial ones
9) Have you heard of the Bombay Quadrangular? When did India play its
first Test match.
Never heard of such name. I do not remember exactly when it played
but I am sure it was with england
10) What is the length of a cricket pitch?
22yards between the wickets
Frankly there could be a hundred questions on Cricket.
I have answered them upon what my take is... If there is anything
wrong or uncondemnable I am sorry :P
Review my answers pl

Interest is something that which you dont actively pursue it,

that is there is no active physical involvement. Hobby is
something which requries certain degree of pursuation.
Therefore we ask, "Which hobby do you pursue?" and not
"which interest do you pursue?
One of my friends had mentioned "Watching INdian FIlms"
against the same column. He was asked the same question
as to how it can be a hobby? He explained that he watches
them not only to enjoy but analyses thier technical aspects
so as to evaluate the films as a critic. I hope I am clear
A hobby is a spare-time recreational pursuit. I guess
this should be understood by every one that the list which

one indicate in the form is for hobbies and interest. One

need to drive home the point whether a particular activity is
Hobby or an Interest.
If an interest is not pursued if will not qualify as
hobby.
I believe these hobby / interest question rather than testing
the knowledge of person is more bend towards making the
candidate at easy and more towards testing the basic
understanding and attitude.
Guys who think they do not have any Good hobby or
interest should not get worries by the lack of in depth
knowledge. The things which is of interest to you, do not
need much preparation it comes from within.
Illegal action by a fielder[edit] for no ball

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If the wicket keeper moves any part of his person in front of the line of the
stumps before either a) the ball strikes the batsman's person or bat; or b) the
ball passes the line of the stumps.[11]
If a fielder (not including bowler) has any part of their body grounded or in the air
over the pitch.[12]
If there are more than two fielders that are on the leg side and behind the
batsman's crease.
Under certain playing conditions, further restrictions apply to the placement of
fielders. For example in One Day International cricket, there can be no more than
five fielders a) on the on side; and b) outside the 30-yard circle. (The bowler is
not a fielder when counting fielder placement).
From <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_ball>