Multiple choice general knowledge sports

What is the umpire signalling if he raises both hands above his head?

  1. Six runs

  2. Four Runs

  3. leg bye

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

In cricket, when the umpire raises both hands fully above their head, it signals that the batsman has scored six runs. This typically happens when the ball crosses the boundary without touching the ground after being hit by the batsman.

AI explanation

In cricket, an umpire raising both hands straight above the head signals that a six has been scored, typically when the ball clears the boundary without bouncing. A single raised hand instead signals a boundary four, and other gestures are used for byes or leg byes.

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