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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.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 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

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

One was even nailed for six over extra cover.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2025

She got up and placed an extra cover over him, and when she had once more succeeded in putting him to sleep her questions seemed for the time being answered.

From The Brute by Kummer, Frederic Arnold

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