fine leg
In cricket, "fine leg" refers to both a specific fielding position and the player occupying it, located on the leg side near the boundary.
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Definition
C2Cricket
(sport, technical)A fielding position on the leg side, near the boundary and behind the batsman.
Example
- The captain placed a fielder at fine leg to prevent any leg-side boundaries.
- He took a spectacular catch at fine leg, saving crucial runs for his team.
C2Cricket
(sport, technical)The player positioned on the leg side near the boundary and behind the batsman.
Example
- The fine leg had to run a long way to stop the ball from reaching the boundary.
- As a fine leg, she was always alert to catch any leg-side flicks.
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