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What is a 'short ball' in cricket bowling?
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A delivery bowled at medium pace
Quiz Options
- A delivery bowled at medium pace
- A delivery pitched short of a good length, designed to bounce high
- A delivery hitting the batsman's pads
- A very slow spinning ball
Explanation & Context
A short ball, often called a bouncer, is a fast delivery that bounces on or near the pitch and rises sharply towards the batsman's upper body or head.
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