Multiple choice general knowledge sports

A run scored by the batting team when the ball has not been hit by the batsman and the ball has not hit the batsman's body

  1. no ball

  2. wide

  3. bye

  4. none of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A bye in cricket is scored when the ball passes the batsman without touching the bat or the batsman's body, and runs are taken. This differs from a 'no ball' (illegal delivery) or 'wide' (too far from batsman to reach). The key is that neither bat nor body contact occurred.

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