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What is the origin of cricket terms such as Long On, Gully, Silly Mid On - and what's the difference


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What is the origin of cricket terms such as Long On, Gully, Silly Mid On - and what's the difference between a Yorker and a Full Toss?

  • Cover or covers presumably refers to where the pitch covers were usually kept when not in use.

    Keith Mills, Alne, Yorks

  • A Yorker is obviously someone from Yorkshire, with a Full Toss obviously coming from the home counties

    Sean, Derry, Ireland

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