Tailender
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tailender is a noun meaning (cricket) One of the last four or five batsmen in the batting order, normally bowlers with limited batting ability; a member of the tail.
Meaning
(cricket) One of the last four or five batsmen in the batting order, normally bowlers with limited batting ability; a member of the tail.
Example Sentences
The Bushrangers moved a step closer to securing a berth in the final when tailenders Damien Wright and Clint McKay posted a century stand on day two, which gave the Vics a first-innings 400.
Word Forms
- tailenders
- tail-ender
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tail, part-timer, batter, batsman, bowler, non-striker.
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