bowling crease

American  

noun

Cricket.

1. either of two lines, each with a wicket set lengthwise at the center, marking the limit of a bowler's approach in delivering the ball to the opposite wicket.

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bowling crease British  

noun

1. cricket a line marked at the wicket, over which a bowler must not advance fully before delivering the ball

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Etymology

Origin of bowling crease

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

But CA's code of conduct commissioner Adrian Anderson found that Curran then "attempted to perform a practice run-up and run at pace straight towards the umpire, who stood in the bowling crease facing Curran. The umpire stepped to his right to avoid the risk of collision".

From BBC

But Cricket Australia's code of conduct commissioner Adrian Anderson found that Curran then "attempted to perform a practice run-up and run at pace straight towards the umpire, who stood in the bowling crease facing Curran. The umpire stepped to his right to avoid the risk of collision".

From BBC

Of course, he’s been at the bowling crease for the defining spell of the last three Ashes series in this county.

From The Guardian

On Smith, John Starbuck emails with news of Geoff Boycott’s idea: “Geoffrey’s come up with a novel idea: fast bowlers should release the ball a stride or two from the bowling crease, before Smith begins his trigger movement towards off. He can be a pain at times, Boycott, but you have to admit he’s no mug.”

From The Guardian

On Smith, John Starbuck emails with news of Geoff Boycott’s idea: “Geoffrey’s come up with a novel idea: fast bowlers should release the ball a stride or two from the bowling crease, before Smith begins his trigger movement towards off. He can be a pain at times, Boycott, but you have to admit he’s no mug.”

From The Guardian