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ten for

In cricket when a bowler takes ten wickets in an innings he is described as taking ten (wickets) for (the runs he concedes)

Jim Laker ended with 10 for 54 to end with match figures of 19-90

by umpirestrikesback April 16, 2005

King Pair

In cricket, to get out for two golden ducks in the two innings of one match, as opposed to a pair which is two ducks in the two innings. Can only occur in Five, Four or Three day matches in which both teams bat twice

Ever been dismissed for a King Pair?

by umpirestrikesback June 29, 2005

Jaffa

In cricket a Jaffa is a delvery that is unplayable.

See any Steve Harmison yorker for details

by umpirestrikesback June 17, 2005

GBH

Grevious Bodily Harmison- The name given to Steve Harmison, Englands premier fast bowler for his ability to beat the hell out of opposing batsmen

GBH nails another Aussie with a rib tickler

by umpirestrikesback June 17, 2005

dyslexic

If you can spell it, your not

Doctor: Please spell Dyslexic
Man: Huh?
Doctor: That'll be a yes then...

by umpirestrikesback March 31, 2005

AA

A place where people drink under assumed names

Man: My name is Les, Les Bian
AA group leader:Welcome Les, whats your tipple?

by umpirestrikesback July 26, 2006