Q: In cricket, what is the "third umpire"?
[MAT 2005]
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A
An umpire who stands behind the stumps and signals when the ball has been hit for a boundary
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B
An umpire who is responsible for adjudicating on LBW decisions
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C
An umpire who is responsible for making decisions on run-outs and stumpings, using television replays
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D
An umpire who is responsible for counting the number of balls bowled in an over
C
Answer:
C
Explanation:
In cricket, the "third umpire" is an umpire who is responsible for making decisions on run-outs and stumpings, using television replays. This umpire is called upon by the on-field umpires when they need assistance in making a decision.
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