corridor of uncertainty

noun

The area near the batsman's off stump where, if a ball passes, the batsman is unsure whether to play it (and risk an edge) or leave it (and risk being bowled).

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Meanings

nouncorridor of uncertainty (plural corridors of uncertainty)

plural corridors of uncertainty

  1. ball gamesThe area near the batsman's off stump where, if a ball passes, the batsman is unsure whether to play it (and risk an edge) or leave it (and risk being bowled).
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