Cricket

How it is used

Cricket reports discuss batting, bowling and runs.

Example sentences

1. The cricket captain moved a fielder closer to the batter.

   The captain changes a defensive position on the field.

2. Rain interrupted the cricket match before the next over.

   The weather stops play between groups of deliveries.

Common collocations

• cricket match
• cricket bat

Related terms

• team sportA sport in which players play together as a team against another team, such as football, basketball, volleyball or handball.
• captainThe player chosen to lead a team on the field, who often speaks to the referee, takes part in the coin toss and motivates teammates.

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