![]() Daisy cutterĪ bowler’s delivery which, on landing, skids along the ground. ![]() Cow shotĪnother term for an agricultural shot. Tricky area in which a bowler delivers the ball with the batsman unsure as to whether to play it or not. ![]() The movement of a batsman to the centre of the ground to start their innings. ChinamanĪ slow left-arm bowler’s alternative delivery which, on landing, moves to the right. CenturionĪ nickname for a bright and shiny new cricket ball. Castledĭismissed by being bowled out with all three stumps blasted out of the ground. ByeĪ run accredited to the batting side without the need to hit the ball. Help yourself! Easy bowling for the batsman to score from. Rhyming slang for Turner a wicket on which the slower spin bowlers will achieve great success. BlobĪ batsman of limited or no ability an easy victim for the bowler. BifferĪ batsman who plays agricultural shots (see above). BeehiveĪ TV graphic showing all the deliveries a batsman has received. ![]() BeamerĪ dangerously fast delivery which doesn’t touch the pitch, propelling straight at the batsman’s head. It’s baggy… and it’s green… and you only get the one. AnchorĪ less talented batsman whose intention is to stay in to support his more talented partner. Are you a cricket novice who wants a fast track way to brush up on the sport’s lingo? Here’s a list of terms, ranging from essential to the eccentric, to wrap your lips around: Agricultural shotĪn inelegant, uncultured swipe at the ball which normal projects the ball miles. ![]()
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