Multiple choice general knowledge sports

When does a batsman, who is not opening the batting, start his innings?

  1. When the bowler starts his run up

  2. When he reaches the wicket

  3. After he has taken guard

  4. When he steps over the boundary on to the field of play
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Explanation

A batsman's innings officially begins when he steps over the boundary onto the field of play (Law 18.1). He doesn't need to reach the crease or take guard first - the act of entering the field marks the start. He could then walk to the wicket, take guard, and face his first ball, but the innings began at the boundary.

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