The motion of the bowler before bowling the ball also known as the run-up. bowled or indisputably caught) will normally walk from the field without waiting for an appeal. The umpire cannot give a batsman out unless the fielding side appeals, even if the criteria for a dismissal have otherwise been met. Variations include 'howzee' (how's he?), or simply turning to the umpire and cheering. īowler Mashrafe Mortaza appeals for a wicket during the 2015 Cricket World Cup Appeal A bowler or fielder asking the umpire to dismiss the batsman, usually by shouting 'howzat' (how's that?). Top- or middle-order batsmen may adopt an anchor role if the other batsmen experience a batting collapse. A less defensive and more flexible version of a blocker. Analysis see bowling analysis Anchor A batsman who remains in for a long time, scoring at a moderate strike rate whilst preserving their wicket by avoiding risky shots. The distinction became obsolete in the early 20th century and was finally abolished in 1962. The annual Gentlemen vs Players match pitched the two classes against each other. Most county cricket teams consisted of a mix of amateurs and professionals the captain was always an amateur. Professionals (also known as players) were working class, paid wages, and relied on cricket as their primary source of income.

Amateurs (also known as gentlemen) were upper class, had usually been to private school and/or Oxbridge, and could claim expenses but not receive any other payment. A former official distinction between players of differing social class, important in 18th and 19th century England. A cricketer who plays for pleasure, not pay. Some recent sources regard a wicket-keeper/batsman as another type of all-rounder, but this usage is not universal. All-rounder Traditionally, a player adept at both batting and bowling. The term is a slight misnomer, as there is always one batsman left not out. It also applies when, through a combination of ten dismissals and players who have retired or are absent hurt, the team has only one able batsman remaining. All out An innings which has ended due to the batting side running out of wickets, usually because ten of the eleven batsmen have been dismissed. Can be combined with top spin or back spin to deceive the batsman on the length of the delivery, or with off spin or leg spin to give the ball more time to drift.

Air A delivery by a spin bowler on a higher trajectory than usual, typically phased as 'giving it some air'. May result in the ball going to cow corner. Action See bowling action Agricultural shot A powerful slog shot across the line (resembling a scything motion), played with little technique or footwork, particularly one that damages the pitch with the bat. Considered risky, as mistiming the shot can result in a leading edge, being strangled, or missing the ball entirely and being out bowled or leg before wicket. Used when the batsman is aiming square or behind square, but requires excellent timing. A Across the line A shot which is played with the bat moving lateral to the direction of motion of the ball.

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