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Why is a the score of zero called 'a duck'?

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What is a no score in cricket called?

if a player gets no runs it's called a duck


How many runs in cricket give you a duck?

A "duck" is a score of zero (0), from the comparison with an oval duck's egg.In other uses, the slang term for zero is "a goose egg."


In which sport would you use the word duck?

Duck hunting and dodgeball "Duck" is a cricket term. It refers to when a batsman is dismissed for a score of zero. He is "out for a duck".


Why is getting out for zero called a duck in cricket?

Because the number zero looks like a Duck egg.


What is it called when batsman is out on the third ball for zero?

is doesnt matter which number ball there on if they get zero runs it is called a duck but if you get out first ball for zero runs it is called a golden duck. if you dont face a ball and get run out it is called a diamond duck.


What is a duck in a cricket match?

A duck is what it is called when you are made OUT without any score. If you are out on your first received ball that is called a golden duck


Which sport calls a score of zero called love?

tennis


Which sport starting with a score of zero is called love?

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How many runs did VVS Laxman score in his ODI debut?

VVS Laxman did not score even a single run in his debut ODI against Zimbabway in 1998. He get out on a duck.


Which sport begging with t is a score of zero called love?

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What sport beginning with t has a score of zero called love?

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