What is the weight of a cricket ball *?
5.75 ounces
5.75 ounces/163 g, and shall measure not less than 8.81 in/22.4 cm, nor more than 9 in/22.9 cm in circumference. 4.2. 1 All balls to be used in the match, having been determined by the umpires, shall be in the possession of the umpires before the toss and shall remain under their control throughout the match. 4.2.
What do you mean by no-ball Name any five?
In cricket, a no-ball is an illegal delivery to a batter. No-balls due to overstepping the crease are common, especially in short form cricket, and fast bowlers tend to bowl them more often than spin bowlers. It is also a no-ball when the bowler’s back foot lands touching or wide of the return crease.
What are some of the most infamous incidents between captains and umpires?
Surely one of the most unsavoury incidents between a captain and umpire happened in Faisalabad in the Test between England and Pakistan in 1987. Umpire Shakoor Rana accused England captain Mike Gatting of altering the field as a bowler ran into bowl, which incensed the away side’s skipper.
Which cricketers have been caught tampering with the ball?
England captain Michael Atherton was caught on camera appearing to alter the condition of the ball, but he denied all knowledge of deliberately tampering with it. He was eventually fined for his misconduct, and the incident left a sour taste in many mouths. 4. Darrell Hair No-Balls Muttiah Muralitharan (1995)
What are some of the most controversial moments in cricket history?
The most notable was Sachin Tendulkar, who was charged with ball tempering and suspended for one game. That accusation was the most controversial, with Denness and the ICC being accused of racism and a bias against India. Denness was removed as match referee for the following game, and the match was deemed as an unofficial Test in the aftermath.
Is cricket really a gentlemanly game?
Cricket is not always such a gentlemanly game, with players, coaches and others often getting involved in unsavoury incidents that do not show the sport or themselves in a good light. From match-fixing to fights, from ball tampering to arguments and everything in between, cricket has seen just about everything over the past few centuries.