Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Another new concept of T-20 cricket is the free-hit, wherein a batsman gets a change to have a free hit at the ball knowing that he cannot be given out. When does the free-hit come into play?

  1. When the bowler bowls a foot fault no ball

  2. When the bowler bowls a beamer

  3. When the bowler bowls a wide

  4. When the bowler sledges the batsman
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Explanation

The free-hit is awarded when a bowler bowls a front-foot no-ball, giving the batsman immunity from most dismissals except run-out. The batsman can play aggressively knowing they cannot be out bowled, caught, LBW, or stumped on that delivery.

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