short leg
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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After two balls, captain Stokes posted a short leg and Conway instantly played all around a full ball.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
The diminutive middle-order batter took two sensational catches at short leg against the Proteas in Johannesburg.
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026
The Durham paceman leaked runs at more than five an over and bowled six no-balls, though still took two catches, almost held Carey and had returning Australia captain Pat Cummins caught at short leg.
From BBC ● Dec. 17, 2025
There was the Root drop off Stokes and, later, he fended Tongue to the swooping Pope at short leg off a no-ball.
From BBC ● May 23, 2025
Milkman rubbed the ankle of his short leg.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
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