Terminology
One of the most likeable aspects of cricket is the quaint – ok, silly – terms used to describe various aspects of play. For example, the man who stands in close to the batsmen to try and catch him out is called a “silly short leg”. A bowler who concedes no runs for six consecutive balls is said to have “bowled a maiden over”. A bowler with not much talent is called a “pie chucker”. A batsman with similar ability is a “bunny”. The list is endless. The good news is that there is just one cricket term you need to remember and that’s “stumps”. It means the game is over and you can return to your normal life.
http://www.ourbrisbane.com/lifestyle/health-sport-and-fitness/dummies-guide-to-cricket
One of the most likeable aspects of cricket is the quaint – ok, silly – terms used to describe various aspects of play. For example, the man who stands in close to the batsmen to try and catch him out is called a “silly short leg”. A bowler who concedes no runs for six consecutive balls is said to have “bowled a maiden over”. A bowler with not much talent is called a “pie chucker”. A batsman with similar ability is a “bunny”. The list is endless. The good news is that there is just one cricket term you need to remember and that’s “stumps”. It means the game is over and you can return to your normal life.
http://www.ourbrisbane.com/lifestyle/health-sport-and-fitness/dummies-guide-to-cricket