- Wicketkeeper
Positioned behind the stumps, the wicketkeeper is crucial for catching deliveries that pass the batsman, executing stumpings, and effecting run-outs. They are the only fielders permitted to wear gloves and external leg guards.
- Slip
The slip is a fielder who is located behind the batsman on the off-side and who is to catch the balls that are edged but do not reach the wicketkeeper. The number of slips may vary from one to three, among other things, according to the bowler’s speed and the situation of the game.
- Gully
The gully fielder is placed between the slips and the point to capture the balls that are edged but missed by the slips. It is a position that works especially well against fast bowlers.
- Point
The point fielder who is on the off-side, square to the batsman, is the one who stops the square cuts and the driving shots. Their role is very important in turning the runs off and putting the batsman under pressure.
- Cover
The cover fielder, located on the off-side, between point and mid-off, is very important for driving and cutting stopping.A deep field placement in the covers can also act as a boundary saver.
- Mid-Off
The mid-off position is at the bowler’s end on the off-side and has the task of intercepting straight drives and taking quick singles. Their activity is mostly noticeable in the area of restricting runs.
- Mid-On
The mid-on position, which is situated on the leg-side, is made to prevent straight drives and singles from the off-side. Their sacrifice for the control of runs through boundaries and the very way of singles being taken is great.
- Square Leg
On the leg-side, the square leg position is in line with the batsman and is the one who sees to it that pulling and hooking do not happen. They are also the ones who help in stopping quick singles and may even go on to be the run-out backup.
- Fine Leg
Situated on the leg side, behind the square, the fine leg is a very important position for blocking fine glances and deflections. They usually are the main ones to stop the boundaries, and thus, they also prevent easy runs.
- Third Man
Positioned on the offside, behind square, the third man is a very important position for blocking fine edges and directing deliveries down the leg side. Their role is crucial in stopping the boundaries and consequently preventing easy runs.
