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Off side is the right hand side of the right hand batsman and the left hand side of a left handed batsman. Or, it is the side which the batsman will be most comfortable playing shots.
The other side is called the on side or the leg side. Runs can be made on either side and there are players who are strong in making runs in both sides are specialists in either side. For Ex. Saurav Ganguly the former Indian captain was considered one of the best off side players in the history of the game
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What is in off in cricket?
Your question cannot be understood, but if you are asking what is "Off Side in the game of Cricket" , the answer is: For a right handed batsman, the off side is to his right as he faces the bowler. For a left handed batsman, the off side is to his left as he faces the bowler.
What are the two sides of the field called in cricket?
Off side and leg side.
What is offside in cricket?
From the point of view of a right-handed batsman facing the bowler, the right hand side of the cricket field (being to the bowler's left). With a left-handed batsman the off side is to the batter's left. Off side is the side they are facing.
Can you take off the facing on a cricket bat?
Yes you can take the facing off a cricket bat. Peel it off from side to side, not leangth way. Then give the bat a light oil and leave for 2 days. A replacement facing can be purchased from any cricket equipment store for around $12.00.
What was invented first cricket or baseball?
by far cricket. baseball actually desended off of cricket
Who is England's best cricket player?
Andrew Flintoff is the best cricket in England side.
What side does a cricket ball swing to?
it swings away from the shiny side
How many players for cricket?
11 a side.
How many playes are there in cricket?
11 players a side.
How many players were on a cricket side?
11 players
What sport uses the terminology third man?
In cricket the term 'third man' refers to a fielding position. Third man fields behind the wicketkeeper on the off-side.
What is a cricket shot?
A cricket shot is the way your bat makes contact with the cricket ball regarding the action and method of movement that is performed. There are many types and varities of cricket shot (also called a strike, or a stroke), and these can be broken down into shots played on the off side and the on side (also called the leg side).Note: If unfamiliar with fielding positions it is suggested that you look at a diagram whilst reading this.OFFSIDE SHOTS:Cover DriveFront FootBack FootCut ShotSquare DriveLate CutOff DriveReverse SweepLEGSIDE SHOTSOn DriveLeg Glance"The big shot"Hook/Pull ShotSweep ShotOTHER SHOTS:Scoop or Ramp ShotStraight Drive
