From “out” to “free hit,” the Hilton College first cricket team impressed fans at Kingsmead by flawlessly imitating umpire signals.
South Africa (30 January 2026) – Have you ever watched a cricket match and found yourself completely baffled by what the umpires were signalling, trying to make sense of all those gestures, hand movements, and calls? Well, at Kingsmead Stadium, one group of young cricketers stole the spotlight. The Hilton College’s first cricket team were put to the test! How well do they know umpire signals?
They were handed a mic to test how well they understood each one. From “out” to “four runs,” “no-ball” to “free hit,” and even tricky calls like “TV umpire to director” for a DRS decision, Hilton’s team nailed every gesture. Also done with perfectly timed facial expressions.
Showing that they don’t just play cricket, but live it. Every signal, whether simple or complex, was delivered with precision.
This also proves that knowing the laws and the finer points of the game can be just as entertaining as watching perfectly timed sixes.
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