fine leg
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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A 66-run partnership ended when the left-handed Bethell on 32 helped a leg-side delivery from Oliver Davidson into the grateful hands of Brad Wheal at short fine leg.
From Barron's ● Feb. 14, 2026
Opener Phil Salt perished off the first ball from Sher Malla, top-edging the spinner to short fine leg.
From Barron's ● Feb. 8, 2026
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.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2025
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.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2025
Each leg was a fine leg, well-clad, and superbly shod in almost new boots with nail-protected soles.
From Over There War Scenes on the Western Front by Bennett, Arnold
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