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Download Solution PDFIn cricket, a fast, head-high delivery of the ball is referred to as ________.
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- A bouncer is a type of fast, short-pitched delivery in cricket that reaches the batsman at head height.
- This delivery is used primarily by fast bowlers to intimidate the batsman or to induce a mistake.
- The bouncer is a strategic delivery aimed at disrupting the batsman's concentration and forcing them into a defensive position.
- It can be a potent weapon in the bowler's arsenal when used effectively.
Additional Information
- Grubber: A delivery that stays very low after bouncing.
- Duck: A term used when a batsman gets out without scoring any runs.
- Leg-bye: Runs scored when the ball hits the batsman's body without hitting the bat.
- In cricket, various types of deliveries and terms are used to describe different aspects of the game, each having its own significance and strategic importance.
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