7 cricketing terms fans might have never heard of

Cricket crazy fans often have a notion that they know everything about cricket. However, the vastness, the versatility, and the diverse nature of the game make it tough for someone to actually possess the complete knowledge about it. 

Commentators often use technical words beyond the comprehension of fans. Let’s explore some unusual terms of the popular game…

Sundries

Sundries is an Australian word for the extras.

Feather-bed

A pitch which is batsman friendly with little life for the bowlers is often called as a feather-bed.

Bunsen Burner

Bunsen Burner is an idiom used to describe a pitch that is rolled to favour the slow bowlers.

Corridor of uncertainty

The term is used to describe an area just outside the batter’s off-stump where he is unsure whether to play or leave the ball.

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Nurdle

The term nurdle is used when a batsman nudges the ball around and into the gaps.

Hoick

A hoick is a same term as slog. However, it is mostly used for on-side shots.

Sandshoe crusher

It is a term used for a Yorker. It is a full-pitched delivery that is aimed at the batsman’s toes and usually hits them on the toes if not into the stumps.