fine leg

noun

1. cricket

   1. a fielding position between long leg and square leg

   2. a fielder in this position

Example Sentences

Bopara struck 12 fours and five sixes, reaching the third T20 century of his career with a boundary to fine leg off the penultimate ball of the innings and ending 105 not out off 46 balls.

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

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He hit the next Mills delivery for four, but the Brave veteran struck again next up, sending down a bouncer Salt pulled to short fine leg.

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Mohammed Siraj catches Harry Brook on the fine leg boundary but inadvertently steps over the rope on day four of the fifth Test at the Oval.

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It took him three overs to move from 98 to 100 but when he reached three figures he did so with a flick to fine leg.

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