Multiple choice general knowledge sports

I just got moved from point to backward point. How did my position change?

  1. I moved to be behind the batsman's crease, instead of in line with it

  2. I moved closer to the batsman

  3. I moved to be in front of the batsman's crease, instead of in line with it

  4. I moved closer to the boundary
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In cricket terminology, 'backward' means the fielder is positioned behind the batsman's crease (the line of stumps). Point is already on the off side at roughly 90 degrees to the batsman. Moving to backward point keeps you on the off side but places you behind the batting crease rather than in line with it.

Keep practicing — related questions