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Fielding is the technique of catching, bringing and returning the ball hit by the batsman. There are 9 fielders for each team, as one of the 11 will be the […]

Fielding is one of the important roles that players take up during a cricket match. This is done when their team bowl to the opposition.

There are twofold aims of a fielder. One is to stop or minimize the runs of the opponent batsmen. This is best done by collecting the ball after it has […]

There are a number of fielding positions carrying on a variety of roles. The most important positions are:  a slip, gully, point, third man, fine leg, square leg, mid wicket, […]

The fielders positions are easily determined after the angle and distance in relation to the batsman. For example, “mid off”  is the position of the middle distance to the off […]

The point and the slip are the most significant positions in the field of cricket match because they are stationed in prime locations in order to catch the ball. Because […]

Fielders can be anywhere on the field, except the time the batsman is batting. In that case the fielders are not allowed to be over the wicket, and be in […]

If the fielders close to the batsman, are allowed use helmets and leg guards under their clothings. The wicket-keeper is positioned directly at the back of the batsman, and  the ball is […]

This is a very controversial point in cricket association.  The MCC manual has not prevented a fielder being placed at the back of the umpire. . … Under the laws of cricket, fielders are not permitted […]

The  part of the field approximately between the wide long-on and deep mid-wicket is called Cow corner. It is so called,  because few genuine shots are intended to this part of […]