Which offense does football and cricket have in common?

Answer 1

Both football and cricket have the concept of "offside" as a rule violation. In football, a player is considered offside if they are in front of the last defender when the ball is played to them, potentially gaining an unfair advantage. In cricket, the term "offside" refers to the area of the field to the bowler's left (for a right-handed batsman), and a batsman must be mindful of their positioning regarding fielders when playing shots. While the specifics differ, both sports use the offside principle to maintain fairness and strategy.