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Download Solution PDFThe term 'Chinaman' is used in which game:
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Cricket.
Key Points
- The term "Chinaman" refers to a type of bowling delivery in cricket.
- It is used to describe a left-arm wrist spinner's delivery that spins from off to leg.
- The name originated from Ellis Achong, a West Indian cricketer of Chinese descent, who bowled such deliveries.
- It is considered a rare and difficult skill in cricket, as left-arm wrist spinners are uncommon.
Important Points
- The Chinaman delivery has been used by legendary cricketers such as Brad Hogg and Kuldeep Yadav.
- It remains a rare skill in cricket due to the difficulty of mastering left-arm wrist spin.
- The term "Chinaman" is considered outdated by some and has sparked discussions about its appropriateness.
Additional Information
- Squash: Squash is a racquet sport played in a four-walled court where players hit a small rubber ball against the walls.
- Tennis: Tennis is a popular racquet sport played on different types of courts (grass, clay, hard) with distinct strokes like forehands and backhands.
- Boxing: Boxing is a combat sport where participants wear gloves and aim to strike their opponent while following specific rules.
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