Multiple choice general knowledge sports

A ball not a No-ball, hits the striker's bat and accidentally lodges in the wicket-keeper's pads without hitting the ground. On appeal how does the umpire respond?

  1. Calls & signals Dead ball

  2. Gives the striker out Caught

  3. Calls Not out

  4. Do nothing

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Under Law 32.1, a batsman is out Caught if the ball, having been struck by the bat, is held by a fielder (including the wicket-keeper) before it touches the ground. The ball lodging in pads counts as being 'held' - it was caught without touching the ground. The ball doesn't need to be dislodged from the pads to be a valid catch.