Around the wicket
The term around the wicket (or round the wicked) in cricket is quite straightforward. It refers to the angle and position from which a bowler delivers the ball in relation to the stumps. The opposite term is over the wicket.
Around the Wicket (or Round the Wicked) in Cricket: What It Means
A bowler’s position depends on which side of the stumps they bowl from, and this varies based on whether they’re right- or left-handed.
For right-handed bowlers:
- Around the wicket bowler serves from the right side of stumps.
- Over the wicket bowler serves from the left side of stumps.
For left-handed bowlers:
- Round the Wicked: the delivery comes from the left side of the stumps.
- Over the wicket bowler serves from the right side of stumps.
To make this easier for young players, coaches often suggest this simple rule:
If the bowler’s bowling arm is closer to the stumps, it’s an over the wicket delivery.
If the bowling arm is further from the stumps, it’s round the wicked.
