Course outline
Module 1
Module 1: Topic 1
Topic 1
Knowledge check
Q1. What is the primary objective of the game of cricket?
- A. To score the most runs ✓
- B. To out the opposing team's batsmen
- C. To hit the ball as far as possible
- D. To catch the ball the most times
Why: The primary objective of cricket is to score the most runs by hitting the ball and running between the wickets, while also trying to dismiss the opposing team.
Q2. How many players are on each side in a game of cricket?
Why: Each team in a game of cricket has 11 players on the field at any given time.
Q3. What is the name of the area where the batsman stands to face the bowler?
- A. Pitch
- B. Crease ✓
- C. Square
- D. Wicket
Why: The crease is the area where the batsman stands to face the bowler and is marked on the pitch.
Q4. What is the term used when a bowler delivers the ball to the batsman?
- A. Hit
- B. Run
- C. Ball
- D. Delivery ✓
Why: A delivery is the term used when a bowler delivers the ball to the batsman.
Q5. What is the name of the person who bowls the ball?
- A. Batsman
- B. Fielder
- C. Bowler ✓
- D. Umpire
Why: The person who bowls the ball is called the bowler.
Module 2
Module 2: Topic 2
Topic 2
Knowledge check
Q1. What is the primary objective of a team in cricket?
- A. To hit the ball as far as possible
- B. To score as many runs as possible ✓
- C. To catch the ball
- D. To bowl the ball as fast as possible
Why: The main goal of a team in cricket is to score as many runs as possible while the opposing team tries to prevent this.
Q2. How many players are on each side in a game of cricket?
Why: Each team in a game of cricket has 11 players on the field at any given time.
Q3. What is the name of the area where the batsman stands to face the ball?
- A. Pitch
- B. Crease ✓
- C. Square
- D. Boundary
Why: The crease is the area where the batsman stands to face the ball and is marked on the pitch.
Q4. What is the term used when a batsman hits the ball and runs between the wickets?
- A. Scoring
- B. Running ✓
- C. Batting
- D. Fencing
Why: When a batsman hits the ball and runs between the wickets, it is referred to as running.
Q5. What is the role of the bowler in cricket?
- A. To hit the ball
- B. To run between the wickets
- C. To deliver the ball to the batsman ✓
- D. To keep score
Why: The role of the bowler is to deliver the ball to the batsman with the aim of dismissing them or preventing them from scoring runs.
Module 3
Module 3: Topic 3
Module 4
Module 4: Topic 4
Module 5
Module 5: Topic 5
Topic 5
Knowledge check
Q1. What is the primary objective of a batsman in cricket?
- A. To run as many runs as possible
- B. To score runs without getting out ✓
- C. To bowl the ball
- D. To catch the ball
Why: The main goal of a batsman is to score runs by hitting the ball and running between the wickets without getting out.
Q2. How many players are there in a cricket team during a match?
Why: A cricket team consists of 11 players on the field at any given time.
Q3. What is the name of the area where the batsman stands to face the ball?
- A. The pitch
- B. The outfield
- C. The crease ✓
- D. The boundary
Why: The crease is the area where the batsman stands to face the ball and is marked on the pitch.
Q4. Which of the following is a way to get out in cricket?
- A. Running out ✓
- B. Walking out
- C. Hitting the ball
- D. Throwing the ball
Why: A batsman can be 'run out' if the ball hits the stumps while the batsman is not grounded behind them.
Q5. What is the term used when a bowler bowls the ball without any run being scored?
- A. No run ✓
- B. A wide
- C. A no-ball
- D. A bye
Why: When no run is scored from a delivery, it is referred to as 'no run'.
Module 6
Module 6: Topic 6
Module 7
Module 7: Topic 7