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extra cover

American

Or extra cover point

noun

Cricket.

the position of a fielder between mid off and cover point.
the fielder occupying this position.

extra cover British

noun

cricket a fielding position between cover and mid-off

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Etymology

Origin of extra cover

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

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West Ham defender Anouk Denton has also been called up to the squad to provide extra cover as players return to full fitness and manage knocks.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025

The shot that brought up her 10th ODI hundred, a majestic loft over extra cover off Sugandika Kumari, was her best of the day.

From Barron's • Oct. 11, 2025

Charlie Dean takes a brilliant one-handed catch at extra cover to dismiss Marizanne Kapp as London Spirit face Oval Invincibles in the Hundred at the Oval.

From BBC • Aug. 25, 2025

"Ben Stokes chased one to deep extra cover, he held his hamstring, that was visible for everyone to see," former England captain Michael Vaughan said.

From BBC • Jul. 26, 2025

It was the final week of hot, dry August weather, while a point had been made of calling her attention to the extra cover when the room had been shown her.

From A Daughter of the Land by Stratton-Porter, Gene

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