COVER POINT Definition & Meaning

cover point

noun

Cricket. the position and the player stationed near the point.
Lacrosse. the position and the player stationed before the point.

cover point

noun

cricket
1. a fielding position in the covers
2. a fielder in this position

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of cover point¹

First recorded in 1840–50

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With Dillon Brooks headed out, the Grizzlies need a wing defender who can scale down to cover point guards.

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When Root drove a Trent Boult slower ball to cover point, it was a major turning point.

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In Brisbane, the often taciturn off-spinner was effusive about his view of Green's bowling from cover point.

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It’s not short enough or wide enough for a full square cut, but Rohit hops in the air and plays a forcing jab at the ball, down into the ground and through cover point.

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Williamson puts a deep cover point out at last.

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