Cricket Basics
Net Run Rate (NRR)
So, you’re watching a tournament, and the commentators keep mentioning a team’s Net Run Rate (NRR) being crucial for qualification. It sound…
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Cricket Basics
Out
Whether you're a seasoned fan at Lord's or new to the drama of an Ashes series, the umpire's signals can sometimes feel like a secret langua…
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Bad Light Rules in Cricket: When Play is Stopped
Bad Light Rules in Cricket: When Play is Stopped Few things in cricket are as frustrating as a thrilling contest being halted, not by rain o…
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Duck
So, you’re settling in to watch the England Cricket Team, maybe an Ashes series, and you hear the commentator say a batter is “on a pair” or…
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Byes
Welcome to The Pavilion’s glossary, where we decode the language of cricket. Whether you're a seasoned fan or new to the sport, understandin…
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Maiden Over
Welcome to The Pavilion's glossary, where we decode the language of cricket. Whether you're new to the sport or just need a refresher on a s…
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New Ball Rules in Test and First-Class Cricket
New Ball Rules in Test and First-Class Cricket The humble cricket ball is the central character in the drama of a long-form match. Its condi…
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Innings Declaration in Cricket: Rules and Tactics
Innings Declaration in Cricket: Rules and Tactics Welcome to The Pavilion's glossary, where we break down the complex language of cricket. I…
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Free Hit
The world of cricket is full of unique laws and quirky terms that can baffle even seasoned fans. As part of our Cricket Terminology Glossary…
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What Constitutes a 'Throw' in Cricket Bowling?
What Constitutes a 'Throw' in Cricket Bowling? In the intricate world of cricket, few topics generate as much technical debate as the laws s…
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The LBW Rule in Cricket Explained: A Step-by-Step Guide
The LBW Rule in Cricket Explained: A Step-by-Step Guide Few things in cricket spark as much instant debate as the umpire’s finger going up f…
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All-Rounder
So, you’ve settled in to watch the England national cricket team, the commentary is flowing, and suddenly you’re hit with talk of a ‘jaffa’,…
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The Ashes
Welcome to The Pavilion's glossary. The world of England cricket is rich with unique terms, iconic rivalries, and tactical philosophies that…
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The Slip Cordon: A Guide to Cricket's Crucial Fielding Area
The Slip Cordon: A Guide to Cricket's Crucial Fielding Area Cricket is a game rich with unique terms and specialised positions, and nowhere…
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Super Over
Cricket can be a wonderfully complex game, and nothing cranks up the drama quite like a tie. When scores are level after the allotted overs,…
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Run Out vs. Stumping: Key Differences in Cricket
Run Out vs. Stumping: Key Differences in Cricket Welcome to The Pavilion’s glossary, where we break down the finer details of the game. Few…
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Coin Toss
So, you’re settling in to watch a big day of Test cricket, the commentators are buzzing, and the first thing you see is the two captains wal…
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Follow-On
So, you're watching a Test match, England have just racked up a huge first-innings total, and the commentators start buzzing about the possi…
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Substitute Fielder
Ever found yourself watching a Test match, perhaps an Ashes series, and seen a player you don't recognise suddenly appear on the field? Or h…
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Dead Ball
Cricket can be a complicated game, full of pauses, restarts, and moments where the action just... stops. One of the most common ways this ha…