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Life in cricket's most dangerous fielding position
Original: ‘I wanted the ball to be hit at me’: life in cricket’s most dangerous fielding position
Cricket fielders who stand close to the bat — including short leg and silly point — describe the physical and mental toll of fielding in the game's most dangerous position. Players say they actively wanted the ball to be hit at them, despite the risk of fast, unintended deflections striking the head or body at close range.
Why now: A new feature has drawn attention to the bravery and risks of close-in fielding in cricket.
Evidence
- ‘I wanted the ball to be hit at me’: life in cricket’s most dangerous fielding position · The Guardian
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