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fishing

In cricket to go fishing is too dangle the bat at balls outside of off stump. Also known as having a nibble.
Bowler: Come on lads we've got him fishing!
by umpirestrikesback August 10, 2005
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Ferret

In cricket, a batsman low dowm the batting order. So named because he goes in after the rabbits.
Commentator: "Courtney Walsh strolling to the crease now, a ferret if I ever saw one, sure to get another duck."
by umpirestrikesback February 23, 2005
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Shag Promotion

When a person fucks their boss to get higher in their company/organisation
Worker 1: Looks like Jeff's going to get that raise
Worker 2: Don't count on it, Bob says he's going for a shag promotion
by umpirestrikesback June 25, 2005
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Buffet Bowling

A bowler in cricket who is bowling deliveries that are easy to hit for runs. So named because in a buffet, you can take what you want in large amounts.
Batsman: "...so the other team brings on a buffet bowler so I smacked him for six sixes."
by umpirestrikesback February 23, 2005
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Beamer

In Cricket, a ball that is delivered and reaches the batsman on the full above the waist. Can be very dangerous
by umpirestrikesback May 18, 2005
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Backyard Cricket

Intro: Also known as Backgarden Cricket in the UK, this is an informal game of cricket played in the confines of your green space out back.

Equipment: A cricket bat, several tennis balls (because you always lose tennis balls) and set of stumps or a substitute such as a bin.

Number of Players: Depends on size of garden/yard

Rules: Backyard Cricket uses mostly the same rules as normal cricket but some notable exceptions, which can be used as desired:
-No LBW: Essential for stability as backyard cricket has no umpires. Although if you like massive fights you might want to keep it in
-Six and Out: Hit it over the fence and you're out. And you must fetch the ball
-First ball rule: This means you can't get out first ball. No idea why, maybe some people just can't take goldies
-Electric Keeper: This is where any edges to the keeper/slip area are automatically out, as no one can be arsed to stand there
-One Hand One Bounce: A fielder can catch a batsman with one hand after the ball has bounced once and the batsman will be out. Good if fielders are few in number
-Electric Wickets: If there is only one batsman at any one time, this rules means they can be run out at either end no matter which end they are running to
-Test Match: Means both teams get two innings, used when both teams are crap and so innings will not last long
Man: Fancy a game of Backyard Cricket
Man 2: Sure but no One Hand One Bounce that really annoys me
by umpirestrikesback July 18, 2005
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Five for

In cricket where a bowler takes five wickets in an innings. He is described as taking five (wickets) for (the number of runs he concedes)
Player: I took a five for this weekend
by umpirestrikesback April 16, 2005
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