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You can see the position of Point in the above image. Why is it called Point? The cricket fielding position ‘Point’ is called so because it is considered a ‘point’ of particular importance for fielding. It comes from the term ‘point of the bat’, referencing how the position is usually in direct line with the … Read more

You can see the position of Short Cover in the above image. Why is it called Short Cover? The cricket fielding position is called ‘Short Cover’ because it is relatively closer (or short) to the batter compared to the traditional cover area. Hence, the name implies a fielder who is placed in the cover region … Read more

You can see the position of Short Extra Cover in the above image. Why is it called Short Extra Cover? The cricket fielding position ‘Short Extra Cover’ is called so in relation to its location on the cricket field. It is ‘short’ because it is closer to the batter, usually around halfway up the pitch. … Read more

You can see the position of Short Leg in the above image. Why is it called Short Leg? The cricket fielding position ‘Short Leg’ is called so because it refers to a fielder positioned close to the batter on the leg side. The term ‘short’ here indicates the proximity to the batter, while ‘leg’ refers … Read more

You can see the position of Short Mid-Wicket in the above image. Why is it called Short Mid-Wicket? The fielding position is termed ‘Short Mid-Wicket’ because of its location and proximity to the batter. The ‘Mid-Wicket’ part refers to the location of this position, which is mid-way between the wicket and square leg, on the … Read more

You can see the position of Silly Mid-off in the above image. Why is it called Silly Mid-off? The term ‘Silly Mid-off’ in cricket comes from the fact that it is a very risky and arguably absurd (‘silly’) position to field in. A fielder in this position stands very close to the batter, which might … Read more

You can see the position of Silly Mid-on in the above image. Why is it called Silly Mid-on? The term ‘Silly’ in the ‘Silly Mid-on’ position in cricket refers to the proximity of the fielder to the batter. Given that the fielder is extremely close to the batter, it is often considered ‘silly’ or dangerous … Read more

You can see the position of Silly Point in the above image. Why is it called Silly Point? The term ‘Silly Point’ in cricket is believed to have been named such because it is located very close to the batter, increasing the risk for the fielder positioned there. It seems almost ‘silly’ to place a … Read more

You can see the position of Slip in the above image. Why is it called Slip? The term ‘Slip’ in cricket is believed to have originated from the phrase ‘to slip a catch’, meaning to catch the ball before it slips or gets away. These fielders are placed behind the batter on the offside to … Read more

You can see the position of the Square Leg in the above image. Why is it called Square Leg? The cricket fielding position is called ‘Square Leg’ because it is adjacent to the umpire, situated approximately at a 90-degree angle, like the corner of a square. The term ‘Leg’ refers to the side of the … Read more