Multiple choice general knowledge sports

The bowler accidentally knocks the bails off the stumps whilst delivering the ball, what should the umpire do?

  1. Call and signal Dead ball

  2. Re-make the wicket immediately

  3. Re-make the wicket when the ball is dead

  4. Call and signal No ball
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C Correct answer
Explanation

If the bowler accidentally knocks off the bails during delivery, the wicket is remade when the ball is dead (Law 20.4.1, Law 28.3). The umpire doesn't call Dead ball - the ball becomes dead naturally at the end of the delivery (or if the striker is dismissed). Only then is the wicket restored. Re-making immediately or calling No ball would be incorrect.

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