cover point

American  

noun

1. Cricket. the position and the player stationed near the point.

2. Lacrosse. the position and the player stationed before the point.

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cover point British  

noun

1. cricket

   1. a fielding position in the covers

   2. a fielder in this position

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Etymology

Origin of cover point

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

With Dillon Brooks headed out, the Grizzlies need a wing defender who can scale down to cover point guards.

From Los Angeles Times

When Root drove a Trent Boult slower ball to cover point, it was a major turning point.

From BBC

In Brisbane, the often taciturn off-spinner was effusive about his view of Green's bowling from cover point.

From BBC

Williamson puts a deep cover point out at last.

From The Guardian

It’s not short enough or wide enough for a full square cut, but Rohit hops in the air and plays a forcing jab at the ball, down into the ground and through cover point.

From The Guardian