short leg

British

noun

cricket
1. a fielding position on the leg side near the batsman's wicket
2. a fielder in this position

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short leg

Facing his second ball, Williamson failed to get far enough forward, looping the catch to debutant Emilio Gay at short leg.

From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026

After two balls, captain Stokes posted a short leg and Conway instantly played all around a full ball.

From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026

Australia's Travis Head, fielding close at short leg, was convinced he heard an edge.

From BBC ● Nov. 22, 2025

Phoebe Litchfield's sharp catch at short leg removed Knight for 32 as Gardner opened the door which allowed herself and King to burst through it.

From BBC ● Feb. 1, 2025

Milkman rubbed the ankle of his short leg.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison

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