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Cricket is often said to be a “gentleman’s game”, not only due to its mannerisms but also because of the complexity and myriad roles each player takes up during a match. There are 11 players in one team, just like football or rugby, but the tasks attributed to each position are entirely unique to cricket.
Specialists vs All-rounders
In modern cricket, based on their primary skills, players are broadly divided into three main types: batsmen, bowlers, and wicket-keepers. Batsmen are responsible for scoring runs while the bowlers attempt to dismiss the batsmen by hitting the stumps with the ball. A wicketkeeper has dual responsibilities – catching balls that come off the bat as well as stopping deliveries that pass the batsman from reaching behind him.
Some cricketers possess skillsets across multiple departments and they’re referred to as allrounders — they can both score runs effectively and take crucial wickets. Their versatility brings substantial value to teams and balances out specialists who excel in one domain but are average or below-par in others.
The Openers (Batsmen)
The openers are the first two batsmen batting together when their innings begins. The key responsibilities include seeing off the new ball, providing a solid start to build upon later, and negating early pressure from fresh bowlers. Openers require patience, sound technique, and resilience since they face high-quality bowling with minimal help from pitch wear-and-tear.
The Middle Order (Batsmen)
Following the openers are middle-order batsmen. These players negotiate medium-pacers and spinners primarily since they bat when the ball isn’t brand new anymore. They should have an excellent array of shots along with great understanding of match situations. Depending on circumstances, they either consolidate after quick losses or push for bigger totals.
The Tailenders (Batsmen)
Cricketers batting at #8 through #11 positions are known as tailenders. They’re generally specialist bowlers with weaker batting skills, called to face the adversities such as reversing old balls or hostile fast bowling in tough terrains. While their main job still remains picking wickets while bowling, assisting more accomplished batsmen with crucial contributions is also appreciated from tailenders.
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The Bowlers
Bowing side consists of fast bowlers and spinners together. The majority of teams opt for a balanced combination to deal with varying pitch conditions/sub-conditions within a match. Pacers utilize speed, swing/seam variations to disarm batters whereas spinners rely on turn, bounce, and guile. Categorically they can be further broken down into opening bowlers, first-change bowlers, and death overs specialists based on when usually they bowl during an innings.
Fast Bowlers
Fast bowlers generate high speeds (usually above 85mph), breaking stumps or surprising batters into false shots. Due to higher physical demands, typically there aren’t more than three pure fast bowlers in one team and they operate in short spells.
Spin Bowlers
Spinners bowl slower deliveries focussing on flight trajectory and causing the cricket ball to turn significantly upon landing. Their modus operandi is luring batsman out of comfort zones through deceit rather than intimidation.
The Fielders
Short leg, silly point or deep mid-wicket; fielding roles can derive their names from literally any direction or object nearby where the fielder stands! Cricket has some complex field-setting rules but it’s safe to say that fielders are split across inner circle (within thirty yards area saving singles) and outside boundary ropes (preventing fours and sixes). Strong arms, agility and safe pair of hands are traits of good fielders regardless of where they’re placed.
The Captain
The captain occupies a unique position in the team. Apart from his primary role (batting or bowling), he is responsible for many strategic elements such as, business end calculations, bowler changes, field placements and even dealing with pressure situations better than anyone else within that group. Skippers require great leadership skills along with their cricketing abilities to succeed.
So this was an overview around different positions in Cricket. It’s interesting how a 22-yard pitch can entertain these distinct roles all working towards a single goal; victory!
