Multiple choice

The word 'night watchman' is used in

  1. ODI

  2. Test cricket

  3. baseball

  4. rugby

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A night watchman is a lower-order batsman sent in ahead of specialist batsmen near the end of a day's play in Test cricket. This strategy protects top-order batsmen from facing the new ball under fading light. The night watchman's role is to occupy the crease until the next morning.