Bat
The wooden implement which the batsman uses to hit the ball. Usually constructed in two pieces, the rectangular-sectioned blade and cylindrical handle, which are joined at the splice. Bat-pad
A fielder placed close to the batsman on the leg side to catch the ball if it hits the bat and pad (in either order), and rises to a catchable height. Also a defence against being given out lbw, that the ball may have hit the bat first, however indiscernible. Batsman
(also batting player, batter, bat, or batswoman) A player on the batting side, or a player whose speciality is batting, or one of the two members of the batting side who are currently at the crease. The Laws of Cricket specify that the term batsman applies regardless of the players gender; however some players and commentators prefer to use batting player, batter or batswoman (when appropriate) instead. Batting
The act and skill of defending ones wicket and scoring runs. Batting average
The average number of runs scored per innings by a batsman, calculated by dividing the batsmans total runs scored by the number of times the batsman was out. Batting collapse
When several batsmen are dismissed in rapid succession for very few runs. The terms top order collapse or middle order collapse may refer to batting collapses in a specific part of the batting order. Batting for a draw
Defensive batting in a timed match by a team with little chance of victory, who are instead attempting to salvage a draw.
First line
At first, treatment is usually with topical permethrin 1% cream, which can be bought over the counter without a prescription. It is applied to the areas affected by pubic lice and washed off after 10 minutes. Brands of permethrin include Lyclear, available in the UK as a creme rinse or dermal cream at 5% strengths. In the US, permethrin may be familiar as NIX, Actin and ElimiteAn alternative is the combination of pyrethrins and piperonyl butoxide, in a topical application, which include the brands Licide, and A-200, Pronto and RID shampoos. These medications are safe and effective when used exactly according to the instructions in the package or on the label. To kill newly hatched lice, both treatments can be repeated within the following seven to ten days.European guidelines state alternatives to permethrin as including either the application of 0.2% phenothrin (washed off after two hours), or 0.5% malathion lotions (washed off after 12 hours). The CDC states alternatives as topical 0.5% malathion or oral ivermectin. Other treatments
Lindane is still used in a shampoo form in some non-European countries. Its licence was withdrawn by the European Medicines Agency in 2008. It may be considered as a last resort in some people who show resistance to other treatments, but is not recommended to be used for a second round of treatment. Lindane is not recommended in pregnant and breastfeeding women, children under the age of two years, and people who have extensive dermatitis.