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17-Jan-2008


Q.1 The number of on-side fielders behind the popping crease at the instant of the
bowler’s delivery shall not exceed two. In the event of an infringement of this
rule by the fielding side the square-leg umpire shall call “No Ball.” The umpire
may elect to stand on the off-side, provided he informs the captain of the fielding
side and the striker of his intention to do so.

What was the "cause" for the above law ?

Q.2 For the first time, International Astronomical Union had to re-define the term
"PLANET". Why ?

4 comments:

Abhishek Jain said...

BodyLine series

Sharat said...

1.Bodyline Series
2.The International Astronomical Union came to the conclusion that they will redefine the term "planet" so that Pluto is no longer a planet.

Manohar said...

2) Because of Pluto not satisfying one of the three conditions required for a planet,which is, "It must have cleared the neighborhood around its orbit".

The Nomad said...

1)bodyline