Cricket/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Carrer in Cricket umpiring | 2/6/2012 | Colin Pearson |
| Q: sir, I want to know about the qualification requirement for career in cricket umpiring and ... A: You need to join your local cricket umpires' association - details from your Board of Control. They ... | ||
| wheather cathing a bat is out? | 2/2/2012 | Suhas L Sapre |
| Q: I heard that catching a cricket bat that got loosen'd from the players hand while striking is out . ... A: Never believe in something hypothetical. Always read and understand the Laws of the game. Anything ... | ||
| cricket career | 1/31/2012 | Suhas L Sapre |
| Q: m Kaushik i need ur help to make my career in Cricket i m getting a way all of them r pointing me to ... A: Sorry, I know nothing about you, how can I answer you. You must write something about your age, ... | ||
| Re: Substitute runner | 1/30/2012 | Gary S Nichol |
| Q: Sir, We had a group match in our school during which the striker had a substitute runner. The ... A: This is not true. Provided that the runner had at least one foot, or his bat in hand, grounded ... | ||
| Re: substitute runner | 1/30/2012 | RKR Chirra |
| Q: Sir, 1.when there is a substitute runner for a batsman and the batsman is in the facing position, ... A: ... as u have asked the runner should be inside the crease when the batsmen is playing the ball with ... | ||
| Regarding Fielding | 1/30/2012 | Suhas L Sapre |
| Q: Good Morning Sir,Iam From Andhra Pradesh... Iam Very Happy to Communicate with you Sir I have some ... A: Its not a big problem, you can remember the field restriction position as under. 1. Over No. 1 to ... | ||
| Cricket Rules | 1/25/2012 | Suhas L Sapre |
| Q: Sir I wanaa ask that in the case of by runs, is the keeper allowed to throw the ball overarm or is ... A: There is nothing like throwing underarm or overarm. The Wicket Keeper can throw the ball on to the ... | ||
| Regarding Fielding | 1/25/2012 | Suhas L Sapre |
| Q: Good Morning Sir,Iam From Andhra Pradesh... Iam Very Happy to Communicate with you Sir I have some ... A: I would just like to clear your doubts regarding creases and No Balls. There are three creases. One ... | ||
| ODI MATCHES | 1/25/2012 | Alex Edghill |
| Q: LAST WEEK SRI LANKA BEAT SOUTH AFRICA IN FINAL ODI MATCH,IN WHICH 2 SOUTH AFRICAN BATSMEN HAD SCORED ... A: Great question, thanks for the challenge. This has actually happened 18 times in ODI to date. You ... | ||
| Enquiry about the Umpiring exam | 1/24/2012 | Suhas L Sapre |
| Q: This is Manoj Mundhada from Nagpur (Maharashtra). I am 28 years old. I am a cricket enthusiast and ... A: All Associations have the responsibilities to educate new young umpires. As you are a registered ... | ||
| Exam Questions | 1/24/2012 | Suhas L Sapre |
| Q: Sir, I am a Panel scorer of OCA and this year i am going to attempt the exam of BCCI Exam but this ... A: Well you are a panel scorer of OCA. I understand that you have passed BCCI Level-1 exam recently and ... | ||
| Regarding Fielding | 1/20/2012 | Suhas L Sapre |
| Q: Good Morning Sir,Iam From Andhra Pradesh... Iam Very Happy to Communicate with you Sir I have some ... A: Hi very good morning to you. Sorry for little bit delay in answering your queries. Ans:1 & 2 : With ... | ||
| umpair | 1/18/2012 | Suhas L Sapre |
| Q: is it any class for preparing umpair exam A: Umpiring subject is a self developed skill and then you have to get your skill polished. You have ... | ||
| Conferring Sir - Knighthood in Cricket | 1/11/2012 | Suhas L Sapre |
| Q: Great Cricketing Legends have been conferred Sir - Knighthood. For examples : Sir Donald Bradman, ... A: You have asked me a subject which is outside my boundary but still whatever knowledge I have, I ... | ||
| Conferring Sir - Knighthood in Cricket | 1/11/2012 | Edward Fox |
| Q: Great Cricketing Legends have been conferred Sir - Knighthood. For examples : Sir Donald Bradman, ... A: G'day Prashant, Great Questions. The knighthood is conferred by the Monarch of the British Empire. ... | ||
| Conferring Sir - Knighthood in Cricket | 1/11/2012 | Colin Pearson |
| Q: Great Cricketing Legends have been conferred Sir - Knighthood. For examples : Sir Donald Bradman, ... A: Not really my field of expertise - which is Laws of Cricket and Umpiring. However, as a UK citizen, ... | ||
| about lbw. | 1/11/2012 | Suhas L Sapre |
| Q: sir, i wanna ask that in lbw a term is used "IMPACT OUTSIDE". what is it means? and please state all ... A: The ball striking on the pads without touching his bat and gloves holding the bat. Now impact ... | ||
| cricket umpire | 1/10/2012 | Suhas L Sapre |
| Q: sir i m living in ghaziabad U P ,and i want to be a cricket umpire.What should i do ? ANSWER: Hi ... A: Read the following instructions and follow them. 1. Age is on your side. BCCI Level-1 exam is held ... | ||
| cricket umpire | 1/4/2012 | Suhas L Sapre |
| Q: sir i m living in ghaziabad U P ,and i want to be a cricket umpire.What should i do ? A: You have not mentioned your age and about your cricketing abilities. Everybody needs to mention his ... | ||
| Umpiring Skills | 1/2/2012 | Suhas L Sapre |
| Q: Wish you a very happy new year 2012. I wanted to ask you few questions about how to develop ... A: It got delayed in replying your series of queries. I am sure you understand my reason of delay. I ... | ||
| FC/ListA of Sachin | 12/27/2011 | Alex Edghill |
| Q: How many First Class & List A innings did Sachin play , before his debut to play for India ( before ... A: Sachin Tendulkar had played just 9 first class matches before making his Test debut against Pakistan ... | ||
| FC/ListA of Sachin | 12/27/2011 | Suhas L Sapre |
| Q: How many First Class & List A innings did Sachin play , before his debut to play for India ( before ... A: But I would tell you that Although I am not a statistician I have tried to brief you on Tendulkar's ... | ||
| having a doubt | 12/25/2011 | Suhas L Sapre |
| Q: sir i had few questions.. 1. If a fielder takes a catch which only he knows is actualy grounded and ... A: Hi, Thanks for your questions. 1. As far as fair catch is not held and umpire does not react to ... | ||
| MANDATORY OVERS | 12/22/2011 | Suhas L Sapre |
| Q: What is Mandatory Overs? Why is it called so? How these overs are used and in which games? And also ... A: I would give you brief answer and its simple calculations. Mandatory overs are applicable in ... | ||
| Cricket | 12/22/2011 | Suhas L Sapre |
| Q: When will the BCCI conduct level 2 exam once again? Any idea? If so please guide how to approach the ... A: First of all congrat for getting through level-1 exam. As far as level-2 is concerned it is expected ... | ||
| cricket | 12/14/2011 | Suhas L Sapre |
| Q: sir , i am 23years old. i am very passionate about the game. i played the game at school level. Now ... A: I would answer your question briefly to the points. 1. Follow the game and as you are young you ... | ||
| I want to become a Cricket Scorer | 12/14/2011 | Suhas L Sapre |
| Q: Sir, I am Sandeep Kandale living in Pune, Maharashtra presently working in a private company and ... A: I would suggest following tips for your becoming official Scorer in future. 1. Read and ... | ||
| Which one is better? | 12/13/2011 | Suhas L Sapre |
| Q: I have got the official "The laws of cricket" from the lords shop (MCC). But few people told me that ... A: Just get it photo copy from your local association or any known BCCI panel umpire. All BCCI panel ... | ||
| about d/l method. | 12/12/2011 | Suhas L Sapre |
| Q: Sir, i wanna ask that how is required score is calculated in d/l method? please explain via example. A: Scorers are given computerized programme where these can be done very easily. In fact one must know ... | ||
| ABOUT AVERAGE.. | 12/12/2011 | Alex Edghill |
| Q: Sir, i wanna ask that how average of bowler and batsman is calculated? it depends on which factors? ... A: Averages are very simple in general and I will explain below. Bowling averages are simply the ... | ||
| for knowledge | 12/12/2011 | Suhas L Sapre |
| Q: sir, thanks for co-operation. sir, can you know about any person who can give me chance to do ... A: Don't get dejected. Officials around MCA will only offer you matches. There are many more umpires ... | ||
| UMPIRE | 12/12/2011 | Suhas L Sapre |
| Q: SIR I AM SACHIN FROM PUNE I WAS ALREADY TALK WITH SAME ISSUE I JUST WENT TO MCA (MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ... A: I meant you should send an application to the Maharashtra Cricket Association in Pune. I am not ... | ||
| Which one is better? | 12/11/2011 | Suhas L Sapre |
| Q: I have got the official "The laws of cricket" from the lords shop (MCC). But few people told me that ... A: Sorry for the delay I was busy with a 4-day match and today only assessed to net. Thanks for your ... | ||
| no ball | 12/10/2011 | Alex Edghill |
| Q: if a bats man hits a ball which is above his head in normal standing position and he is caught, will ... A: The laws are very clear on this scenario and cover it in Law 42.6(b) which I include below: ... | ||
| UMPIRE | 12/10/2011 | Suhas L Sapre |
| Q: SIR I AM SACHIN FROM PUNE I WAS ALREADY TALK WITH SAME ISSUE I JUST WENT TO MCA (MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ... A: Don't get frustrate. Always work with positive thoughts, you will get what you want. Always act with ... | ||
| UMPIRE | 12/7/2011 | Suhas L Sapre |
| Q: SIR I AM SACHIN FROM PUNE I WAS ALREADY TALK WITH SAME ISSUE I JUST WENT TO MCA (MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ... A: I am not sure whether they ask for the umpires' application through any ads. It is not like that but ... | ||
| Batting rules | 12/3/2011 | Suhas L Sapre |
| Q: Can a batsman does bat as a right hand batsman for some overs and as a left hand batsman for some ... A: There are no restriction on both the bowlers and the batsmen to use their either side. If a right ... | ||
| about run out. | 11/30/2011 | Alex Edghill |
| Q: Sir, i want to ask that when on run-up a bowler crosses umpire and just before he releases the ball, ... A: The batsman would be out provided that the bowler puts down the wicket of the non-striker before he ... | ||
| Laws of Cricket | 11/30/2011 | Suhas L Sapre |
| Q: Sir, The match between IND vs WI in Firoz Shah Kotla ended few minuts ago said to be drawn but as ... A: The result in a game of cricket may be a win for one of the two teams playing, a draw or a tie. In ... | ||
| Cricket Changing | 11/30/2011 | Suhas L Sapre |
| Q: I was wondering if you could give me some information on the how cricket has changed and in what ... A: I am not sure why you have asked such a question and what is your purpose. As far as cricket is ... | ||
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Suhas L Sapre
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Expertise
I can help to give all questions regarding cricket laws, rules on both umpiring and cricket scoring. It will be a great pleasure to help any candidate who wants to clear the exam of BCCI. I can guide him how the questions are asked and the way they should be replied. I can also conduct classes for Cricket umpiring and scoring anywhere.
Experience
I have been a state panel cricket umpire and doing umpiring for last 30 years and also a BCCI official national scorer since 1994, having done many International ODIs played at Baroda and many first class matches in Baroda.
Organizations
I am serving with State Bank of India, Baroda Administrative Office as a Sr. Assistant and have not taken any promotion for the love towards game. Becoming officer I treat as more responsibilities and may not get time to share cricketing knowledge
Publications
Earlier I used to write in local newspaper but thereafter time has not permitted me to do so. I give my views over the controversial topic.
Education/Credentials
I am a degree holder of Commerce and having a reputed banking job in Baroda.
Awards and Honors
I have passed several examination of cricket umpiring at State levels. I passed Mumbai cricket Association as well as Baroda Cricket Associations state exams. I had also cleared national written test of BCCI, but unfortunately sheer bad luck in viva and practical. I have also stood first in the Scorers' state level examinations at Saurashtra, exam conducted by Saurashtra Cricket Association and also stood first in Mumbai Cricket Association's Scorers' exam. I further cleared the BCCI national exam in the year 1994 held at Ahmedabad. In all I have officiated as an Umpire in not less than 3500 matches, including T20, ODI, 3-4-5/days matches, 6-aside, double wicket tournaments, single wicket tournaments, and many more festival events and charity matches.
I have also officiated as an official scorer in many first class cricket matches as well as almost all ODI matches played at the IPCL/ Reliance Cricket ground in Baroda. In all I have officiated as an official scorer in not less than 300 matches.
I have been appointed a Sports Secretary of SBI in Baroda.
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