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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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Against the impressive Windies, Tom Banton also chipped a catch to extra cover pushing a drive off Motie, while Jacob Bethell and Will Jacks were bowled and pinned lbw respectively playing from the crease.

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He brought up his half-century from 40 balls with a six, going inside-out over extra cover.

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The brilliant Starc then enticed last man Tongue into a pat to extra cover.

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A slap over extra cover for six was part of some disdainful treatment of Boland, who conceded 62 from his 10 overs.

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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.

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