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According to Law 25 of cricket laws, a batsman can be given 'timed out' if they fail to arrive at the crease within 3 minutes of the previous wicket falling. This means absence from batting can result in dismissal. The incoming batsman must be ready to face the ball.

LBW applies to ANY part of the batsman's person (not just legs) that intercepts the ball, provided it's pitching in line with stumps and would have hit them. This includes the thigh, chest, or even gloves if the batsman doesn't offer a shot. The key is obstruction with body, not specifically legs.

ICC rules prohibit adding new players after a squad is officially announced. Replacements are only allowed for injury or illness, with the replacement typically being a standby player already with the team. Unauthorized additions violate squad submission protocols and match integrity.

MCC stands for Marylebone Cricket Club, the historic London-based club that was cricket's governing body until 1968. MCC still owns Lord's Cricket Ground and maintains the Laws of Cricket. Note: the correct spelling is 'Marylebone' not 'Marylborne' - there's a minor typo in option A.

Eden Gardens in Kolkata is India's largest cricket ground by seating capacity (approximately 66,000). While other grounds like Chepauk (MA Chidambaram Stadium) are larger by playing area size, Eden Gardens has always had the highest spectator capacity among Indian venues.

India's first Test match (vs England, 1933) was played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium (then Madras Cricket Club Ground) in Chennai. Eden Gardens hosted India's first Test match ON HOME SOIL (against England in 1934), but the very first Test involving India was in England (Lord's, 1932).

A 'dropped catch' specifically means a fielder made contact but failed to complete the dismissal. If the fielder never touched the ball, it's simply a 'miss' not a 'drop'. The terminology in cricket is precise - dropping requires failed control after contact.

The statement is false because a batsman CAN be given out LBW if the ball hits them outside the line of off stump, provided they are not attempting a shot (e.g., they leave the ball). The 'outside off stump' protection only applies when the batsman is playing a shot. If no shot is offered, the umpire can still give LBW even with impact outside off stump.

In modern professional cricket matches, there are three umpires: two on-field umpires who make most decisions, and a third umpire (TV umpire) who assists with close decisions, run-outs, stumpings, and reviewing appeals using television replays. The third umpire is an essential part of officiating in contemporary cricket.

Yusuf Pathan scored the fastest century in IPL 2010 (IPL 3) - a 37-ball hundred for Rajasthan Royals against Mumbai Indians. Adam Gilchrist held the record in IPL 1, but Pathan surpassed it in IPL 3.