long-on

noun

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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Stands about the same distance behind the wicket on the on-side as long-on does before it.

Sooner or later you will lose your wicket, for the ball is sure at some time to be caught by long-on or long-off.

Occupies the same position as long-on at the other side of the wicket.

In very swift bowling the long-on often takes this position.

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