Cricket is a sport rich with unique terminology that can often sound like a foreign language to the uninitiated. From dismissals like being out for a duck to deliveries such as the doosra, the game’s vocabulary is extensive. Among the most specialized terms are those used to describe the various positions where players stand in the field.
How well do you know the difference between a silly point and a square leg? Can you pinpoint the location of fine leg or third man? A new interactive quiz puts your understanding of cricket’s field placements to the test.
Participants are presented with a virtual cricket field and tasked with placing fielders in their correct positions. The bowler is marked at one end of the pitch, and the batter, who is right-handed, stands ready at the other. A dotted line divides the infield from the outfield, while a solid line marks the boundary.
The quiz consists of 15 questions, each requiring you to position a fielder correctly on the oval. You can adjust your placement until you’re confident, then proceed. One point is awarded for each accurately placed position.
Upon completion, you’ll see how your score compares with those of other participants. This engaging tool offers a fun way to learn or confirm your grasp of one of cricket’s fundamental aspects.
