long-off

British  

noun

1. cricket

   1. a fielding position on the off side near the boundary almost directly behind the bowler

   2. a fielder in this position

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Example Sentences

As England faltered, they were given some hope by Rehan Ahmed's 27, until he was brilliantly caught relay-style by Wellalage at long-off.

From BBC

The third went flying over long-off for six and De Klerk pumped the next one behind square for four.

From Barron's

There was a touch of genius about his loft of Starc over long-off for six and whip of Neser for another maximum.

From BBC

Swann was lofted over long-off for six by a languid swish of Agar's blade.

From BBC

Dunkley looked constantly torn between attack and defence as she nudged her way to a boundaryless 22 from 48 balls, her lack of intent leading Beaumont to play a reckless shot off Sutherland to try and ease the pressure, only to be brilliantly caught by a juggling Voll at long-off.

From BBC