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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The irony was clear, though, when Axar charged back from extra cover and leapt to dismiss the England captain for seven.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

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

If Invincibles bowled short Cox whipped the ball over fine leg or powered it over extra cover.

From BBC • Aug. 16, 2025

That is why it is important to watch sick people and babies and to put an extra cover over them at that time.

From Scouting For Girls, Official Handbook of the Girl Scouts by Bacon, Josephine Dodge Daskam

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