Etymology

Natmeg

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Today it means: A shot where the batsman plays the ball between their own legs into the leg side. Full definition →

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The story

Blend of Nat + nutmeg, named after Nat (Natalie) Sciver-Brunt, who popularized the shot. A nutmeg is a somewhat similar move in football.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.