Considered good practice, to avoid two fielders colliding if both attempt to take the same catch. 2. A shouted, normally single word, instruction from a batsman to their partner, indicating whether to attempt a run. Only one batsman makes a call, to avoid confusion that could lead to a run out. Responsibility for making the call is held by whichever batsman has the better view of the ball and can see whether any fielders are close to it. This is most often the striker for a shot in front of square, and the non-striker for a shot behind square. Common possible calls include yes, no, wait, push, one, two or three. Cap
1. A type of soft material hat, traditionally worn by fielders. 2. An appearance for a national team. Captain
(or skipper) The player who has been appointed leader of their team. The captain decides which bowler will deliver each over, the placement of the fielders, the batting order, when to use the decision review system, whether and when to declare, and many other aspects of the game. The captains tactical abilities can have a major impact on the outcome of a match. The captain often has substantial responsibilities between games as well, such as in team selection or representing the team in the media. Carrom ball
a style of slow bowling delivery in which the ball is released by flicking the ball between the thumb and a bent middle finger in order to impart spin

Carry
1.
Jaffa (also corker) 
an exceptionally well bowled, practically unplayable delivery, usually but not always from a fast bowler. Jayadevans system
an unsuccessful proposal for a rain rule, as an alternative to the Duckworth-Lewis system. Has never been used in professional cricket. Jockstrap (also jock strap)
underwear for male cricketers, designed to securely hold a cricket box in place when batting or wicket keeping. Just not cricket
see its (just) not cricket

K
Keeper
see wicket-keeper

Keep wicket
1. For a wicketkeeper to field. 2. "Keep wickets in hand", which is when a batting team tries to have relatively few of its batters get out. Usually done so that more run-scoring risks can be taken near the end of their innings in a limited-overs match, since they will have many batters left and only a few balls left. King pair
see Golden pair. Knock
a batsmans innings. A batsman who makes a high score in an innings can be said to have had a "good knock". Knuckle ball
A type of delivery where the fast bowler holds the ball on the knuckles of their index and middle finger. A type of slower ball. Kolpak
an overseas player who plays in English domestic cricket under the Kolpak ruling. Kwik cricket
(or quick cricket) An informal version of cricket with sped-up rules, specifically designed to introduce children to the sport. L
Lappa
The Indian version of the hoik. Comes from the English lap, an old term for a stroke somewhere between a pull and a sweep.