Multiple choice general knowledge sports

When does the ball cease to be dead?

  1. When it is thrown back to the bowler

  2. When the bowler releases the ball

  3. When the bowler starts his run up

  4. When the batsman is ready to receive the next ball

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The ball becomes 'in play' (ceases to be dead) when the bowler starts his run up for the next delivery (Law 20.4.2). This is the moment the ball transitions from dead to live. It's not when the bowler releases the ball (that comes later), when thrown back, or when the batsman is ready - the run-up initiates the ball becoming live.