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batsmen

/ˈbætsmən/

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noun

A player of the batting side now on the field.

Examples :

"Option 1 (Focus on presence on the field): "The batsmen walked onto the cricket field, ready to start their innings." Option 2 (Emphasis on being from the batting side): "Only two batsmen from our team are currently at the crease." "

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noun

The player now receiving strike; the striker.

Examples :

"The batsmen adjusted his helmet and stepped up to the plate, ready to face the pitcher's first throw. "

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noun

Any player selected for his or her team principally to bat, as opposed to a bowler.

Examples :

""The cricket team needed more batsmen because their current players were better at bowling than hitting the ball." "

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noun

Any of the above senses, restricted to male players.

Examples :

"In that cricket league, only batsmen were allowed to play, as the rules specifically designated male players for that role. "

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noun

(now rare) A hitter.

Examples :

"The local baseball team needed more batsmen who could consistently hit home runs. "