Laws and Governance of Cricket
Who controls the game on the field?
Umpires/Scorers/Technology
What is the position of the on-field umpires?
Bowler's End and Square Leg.
This tournament format allows every team to play against every other team.
A round robin format.
This is the basic unit of scoring in cricket when a batsman successfully runs between the wickets.
A run.
This person is a Sport TT Cricket Coach. A former West Indies Women and Trinidad & Tobago Red Force Diva player. She is also a past student of PTWS.
Britney Cooper
What is the International governing body of Cricket?
International Cricket Council (ICC)
Name 2 responsibilities of an umpire.
Enforce the Laws of Cricket/ Make Decisions/Ensure fair play/ Manage the game and players/ Communicate decisions using signals.
In this format, a team is eliminated immediately after losing one match.
A knockout (elimination) format.
This statistic measures how many runs a batsman scores per dismissal.
Batting average.
Merissa Aguilleira.
Who are the laws of Cricket Created by?
Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC)
What is the meaning of a Wide ball?
Ball was bowled too far to hit.
This tournament structure combines a group stage followed by elimination rounds.
A group stage + knockout format.
This bowling statistic shows the average number of runs conceded per wicket taken.
Bowling Average.
This person is a Sport TT Cricket Coach. Representative of Cooper 11 Foundation. Facilitator for cricket, scoring, statistics, and tournament formats. He is also a past student of PTWS.
Daniel Cooper.
How many players on a team?
11 players
If one finger is put up what does this mean?
Batter Dismissed.
In this format, teams must lose twice before being eliminated from the tournament.
Double elimination.
This rate measures how quickly a batsman scores runs, calculated as runs per 100 balls.
Strike Rate.
This legendary West Indies batsman holds the record for the highest individual score in Test cricket with 400 not out. The Prince of Port of Spain.
Brian Lara
5 ways a player can be dismissed or out.
Bowled /Timed out /Caught /Handled the ball /Hit the ball twice /Hit wicket /Leg before wicket (LBW) /Obstructing the field /Run out/ Stumped
When the umpire crosses and uncrosses their arms below the waist, what does that mean?
Ball is no longer in play. (Dead Ball)
This system includes a league phase where top teams advance to qualifiers and eliminators before the final.
League + playoffs format
This statistic represents the average number of runs a bowler gives away per over bowled.
Economy Rate
Who won the Men's CPL final in 2025?
Trinbago Knight Riders.