Fourth stump
a position or line one stumps width outside the off stump, i.e. where the wickets fourth stump would be positioned if it existed. Generally refers to the line or pitch of a delivery. A fourth stump line is roughly synonymous with the corridor of uncertainty. Free hit
a penalty given in some forms of cricket when a bowler bowls a no-ball. The bowler must bowl another delivery, and the batsman cannot be dismissed by the bowler from that delivery. Between the no-ball and the free hit, the fielders may not change positions (unless the batsmen changed ends on the no-ball). French cricket
an informal form of the game, typically played by children. The term "playing French Cricket" can imply that a batsman has not attempted to move their feet and looks ungainly because of this. French Cut (also referred to as a Chinese Cut, Surrey Cut, or Harrow Drive)
term for an unintentionally poorly executed shot which results in an inside edge where the ball narrowly misses hitting the stumps. Such unintentional shots can frequently fool the wicket keeper and may often fortunately result in runs. Fritz
To be out stumped following a rebound from the wicketkeepers pads on to the stumps. Front foot
all opposites of back foot1. (of a batsman) in the batting stance, the foot that is closest to the bowler and furthest from the stumps. 2. (of a shot) played with the batmans weight primarily on that foot. 3.
Tampering
scratching, scuffing, or otherwise unnaturally altering the cricket ball outside of its normal wear and tear. When this is done, it is usually by the fielding team, to give their bowler an edge so that the ball might spin or seam more effectively. This is an illegal act in the game. Tape ball
An ersatz cricket ball produced by wrapping a tennis ball in electrical tape. Common in informal games on the Indian subcontinent. Target
The score that the team batting last has to score to beat their opponents. This is one run more than what the team batting first managed; or, in limited overs cricket, an adjusted value determined by a rain rule. Tea
the second of the two intervals during a full days play is known as the tea interval, due to its timing at about tea-time. In matches lasting only an afternoon, the tea interval is usually taken between innings. Teesra
A back spin delivery by a finger spin bowler. Ten-wicket match
A two-innings match in which a bowler takes ten or more wickets in total. Test cricket (also Test match)
The highest level of the sport. Consists of timed matches that last up to five days, with two innings per side. Played between senior international teams which have been granted Test status. Textbook shot
A shot played by the batsmen with perfect orthodox technique, exactly as shown in textbooks on batting.