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obstructing the field

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  • verb cricket describing the method of getting out by deliberately obstructing a fielder in order to prevent him from making a catch or run out, or from gathering the ball (very rare)

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  • bilby commented on the word obstructing the field

    Cricket jargon - one of the ways in which a batsman can be given out. It occurs when a batsman willfully obstructs or distracts the opposing side by word or action.

    December 3, 2007