Unplayable delivery
a ball that is impossible for the batsman to deal with; used to imply that the batsman was out more through the skill of the bowler than through their own error. Upper Cut
A typical shot played against a short ball or bouncer. Here the batsman makes a cut above their head and the ball usually goes to the third-man area. First used in International cricket by Sachin Tendulkar

Uppish
A shot that gains a risky amount of height, opening up the possibility of the batsman being caught. V
V
See Vee. Variation
Any delivery by the bowler which is not their stock ball. Used to make the bowling less predictable, which may surprise or deceive the batsman. Vee
1.  an unmarked, loosely defined V-shaped area on the ground at which the batsman stands at the apex. The two sides of the "V" go through the mid-off and mid-on regions, similar to the fair area of a baseball field, or the area where fielders "on the drive" are placed. Most shots played into this region are straight-batted shots, which dont involve the risks associated with playing across the line. 2.  the V-shaped joint between the lower end of the handle and the blade of the bat (see also splice). Very fine leg
see long stop

Village
 Adjective, roughly equivalent to amateurish, indicating that the standard of play or organisation is typical for village cricket. Pejorative if applied to a professional. Village cricket
 Amateur cricket, particularly in England & Wales, with players typically drawn from a single village or suburb.
Charge
A batsman moving quickly towards to the bowler while the delivery is in flight, to gain momentum for a powerful shot (often a slog). A more aggressive version of a dance down, with even higher risk, so usually only attempted in the death overs. Check upstairs
Invoke the Umpire Decision Review System, especially by the umpires themselves. The third umpire is usually sat high in the stadium, and replays are often displayed on elevated screens, hence the expression. Cherry
Another name for the ball, typically Australian. Alternatively can refer to the red mark made by the ball on bat. Chest on
(also front on or square on)
1. A bowler whose chest and hips are aligned towards the batsman at the instant of back foot contact. 2. A batsman whose hips and shoulders face towards the bowler at the moment of release. Chin music
The use of a series of bouncers from pace bowlers to intimidate a batsman. Term taken from baseball. Chinaman
see left-arm unorthodox spin

Chinese cut
see French cut

Chop on
to be bowled by the ball deflecting off the inside or bottom edge of the bat and onto the stumps while playing a shot

Chuck
of a bowler, to throw the ball by bending the elbow instead of bowling it with a straight arm; also chucker: a bowler who chucks; and chucking: such an illegal bowling action. All are considered offensive terms as they imply cheating. Circle
a painted circle (or ellipse), centred in the middle of the pitch, of radius 30-yard (27 m) marked on the field.