Strike bowler
an attacking bowler whose role is to take wickets rather than to restrict scoring. Usually a fast bowler or attacking spinner who bowls in short spells to attacking field settings. Strike rate
1. (batting) a percentage equal to the number of runs scored by a batsman divided by the number of balls faced. 2. (bowling) the average number of deliveries bowled before a bowler takes a wicket. Striker
the batsman who faces the deliveries bowled. Stroke
an attempt by the batsman to play at a delivery. Stump
one of the three vertical posts making up the wicket. Starting from the off side, they are off stump, middle stump and leg stump. Stumped
(or stumping) a method of dismissing a batsman, in which the wicketkeeper breaks the batsmans wicket with the ball while the batsman is outside their crease but has not attempted a run
Stumps
1.  the plural of stump
2.  in a timed match lasting more than one day, the end of a days play if the match is not yet complete. For example, at stumps, Team A were leading by.... See also draw stumps. Stump-cam
A small television camera inside middle stump to provide images of play close to the stumps, particularly when a batsman is bowled out. Substitute
a player able to replace another on the fielding side. A substitute fielder may carry out normal fielding duties but is not allowed to bat, bowl or keep wicket. Sun ball
A method of bowling where the ball is intentionally bowled at a great height and a sluggish pace.
It is done when the opposition plays a heavy off-side field and then bowl outside off. This shot was originally invented by Kevin Pietersen. It is also played by James Taylor and by New Zealand tailender Trent Boult
Flash
to wield the bat aggressively, often hitting good line and length deliveries indiscriminately. Flat pitch
a pitch which is advantageous to the batsmen and offers little or no help to the bowlers, due to predictable bounce. Also known as a "flat deck"

Flat hit
an aerial shot hit with significant power by the batsman which travels fast enough to make the ballistic trajectory of the ball appear flat

Flat throw
a ball thrown by the fielder which is almost parallel to the ground. Considered to be a hallmark of good fielding if the throw is also accurate because flat throws travel at a fast pace. Flat-track bully
a batsman high in the batting order who is very good only when the pitch is not giving the bowlers much help. Track is Australian slang for the pitch. When the track is said to be flat it is at its easiest for the batsman, but these are the only conditions under which some players can dominate. When conditions are tough, or when it really counts – they dont. Flick
a gentle movement of the wrist to move the bat, often associated with shots on the leg side. Flight
a delivery which is thrown up at a more arched trajectory by a spinner. Considered to be good bowling. Also loop.