long-on

British  

noun

1. cricket

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

   2. a fielder in this position

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long-on

Bouchier added 143 for the first wicket with Sophia Dunkley, who made 73, which laid the perfect platform before the centurion holed out to long-on with just 59 runs needed.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

The first free-hit was heaved over cow corner for six, the second free-hit was swatted over long-on to bring up a 39-ball half-century and another maximum was slotted over the leg-side fence.

From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026

A scoop and a drive over long-on were two stand-out shots.

From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026

Italy rebuilt brilliantly from 22-3, with Ben Manenti racing to 60 off 25 balls before he was caught by Tom Banton at long-on off Jacks.

From Barron's ● Feb. 16, 2026

Wait a bit," says Raffles, puckering; "there's a gray felt hat at deep long-on, and I want to add it to the bag for vengeance....

From Raffles, Further Adventures of the Amateur Cracksman by E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung