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Cricket Wicket-Keeping Techniques

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What is the primary role of a wicket-keeper in cricket?

  1. To catch the ball behind the stumps

  2. To stump the batsman

  3. To prevent byes and leg byes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The wicket-keeper's primary role is to catch the ball behind the stumps, stump the batsman, and prevent byes and leg byes.

Which type of wicket-keeping stance is commonly used by wicket-keepers?

  1. Square stance

  2. Side stance

  3. Crouching stance

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Wicket-keepers can use a square stance, side stance, or crouching stance, depending on their personal preference and the situation of the game.

What is the technique used by wicket-keepers to catch the ball behind the stumps?

  1. Cup catch

  2. Scoop catch

  3. Overhead catch

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Wicket-keepers can use the cup catch, scoop catch, or overhead catch, depending on the trajectory and speed of the ball.

What is the technique used by wicket-keepers to stump the batsman?

  1. Flick stumping

  2. Leg before wicket

  3. Run out

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Flick stumping is the technique used by wicket-keepers to stump the batsman by dislodging the bails with a quick flick of the gloves.

What is the technique used by wicket-keepers to prevent byes and leg byes?

  1. Blocking

  2. Diving

  3. Sliding

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Wicket-keepers can use blocking, diving, and sliding to prevent byes and leg byes.

What is the term used to describe a wicket-keeper who is known for their exceptional catching skills?

  1. Stumping master

  2. Ball hawk

  3. Catch king

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The term 'ball hawk' is used to describe a wicket-keeper who is known for their exceptional catching skills.

Which wicket-keeper holds the record for the most dismissals in Test cricket?

  1. Adam Gilchrist

  2. Mark Boucher

  3. Kumar Sangakkara

  4. MS Dhoni


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

MS Dhoni holds the record for the most dismissals in Test cricket, with 444 dismissals.

Which wicket-keeper holds the record for the most dismissals in One Day International cricket?

  1. Kumar Sangakkara

  2. MS Dhoni

  3. Adam Gilchrist

  4. Brendon McCullum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kumar Sangakkara holds the record for the most dismissals in One Day International cricket, with 482 dismissals.

Which wicket-keeper holds the record for the most dismissals in Twenty20 International cricket?

  1. MS Dhoni

  2. Brendon McCullum

  3. Tillakaratne Dilshan

  4. Jos Buttler


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

MS Dhoni holds the record for the most dismissals in Twenty20 International cricket, with 91 dismissals.

What is the term used to describe a wicket-keeper who is known for their exceptional stumping skills?

  1. Stumping master

  2. Ball hawk

  3. Catch king

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term 'stumping master' is used to describe a wicket-keeper who is known for their exceptional stumping skills.

Which wicket-keeper holds the record for the most stumpings in Test cricket?

  1. Adam Gilchrist

  2. Mark Boucher

  3. Kumar Sangakkara

  4. MS Dhoni


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mark Boucher holds the record for the most stumpings in Test cricket, with 532 stumpings.

Which wicket-keeper holds the record for the most stumpings in One Day International cricket?

  1. Kumar Sangakkara

  2. MS Dhoni

  3. Adam Gilchrist

  4. Brendon McCullum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kumar Sangakkara holds the record for the most stumpings in One Day International cricket, with 149 stumpings.

Which wicket-keeper holds the record for the most stumpings in Twenty20 International cricket?

  1. MS Dhoni

  2. Brendon McCullum

  3. Tillakaratne Dilshan

  4. Jos Buttler


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

MS Dhoni holds the record for the most stumpings in Twenty20 International cricket, with 34 stumpings.

What is the term used to describe a wicket-keeper who is known for their exceptional wicket-keeping skills overall?

  1. Wicket-keeping master

  2. All-rounder

  3. Complete wicket-keeper

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The term 'wicket-keeping master', 'all-rounder', and 'complete wicket-keeper' are all used to describe a wicket-keeper who is known for their exceptional wicket-keeping skills overall.

Which wicket-keeper is widely regarded as one of the greatest wicket-keepers of all time?

  1. Adam Gilchrist

  2. Mark Boucher

  3. Kumar Sangakkara

  4. MS Dhoni


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Adam Gilchrist, Mark Boucher, Kumar Sangakkara, and MS Dhoni are all widely regarded as some of the greatest wicket-keepers of all time.

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