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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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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

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

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

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

Dellow could soon cut us up a bit of canvas that would do for sail and extra cover to rig up o’ nights.

From Old Gold The Cruise of the "Jason" Brig by Wood, Stanley L.

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