Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
googlies
Noun
ˈɡuːɡliz
Definition
A type of delivery in cricket that is bowled by a leg spinner but appears to spin in the opposite direction, confusing the batsman.
Examples
- During the match, the bowler surprised the batsman with a series of googlies.
- He practiced his googlies to become a more effective leg spinner.
- The googly left the batsman bewildered and resulted in his wicket.
Meaning
Googlies are deceptive deliveries that can trick batsmen due to their unexpected spin and trajectory, making them harder to hit.
Synonyms
- Deceptive delivery
- Leg spin
- Trick delivery
