fine leg

British

noun

cricket
1. a fielding position between long leg and square leg
2. a fielder in this position

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Unlike Bethell, who was caught trying to help a scoop over short fine leg, and Brook - dismissed in the same fashion - Banton played straight and as a result looked more comfortable than any other batter.

From BBC

A 66-run partnership ended when the left-handed Bethell on 32 helped a leg-side delivery from Oliver Davidson into the grateful hands of Brad Wheal at short fine leg.

From Barron's

Opener Phil Salt perished off the first ball from Sher Malla, top-edging the spinner to short fine leg.

From Barron's

After getting through Starc, Brook misplaced another bouncer close to fine leg.

From BBC

One of his few false shots came when Brydon Carse lifted a bouncer towards his grille and Head miscued narrowly over fine leg.

From BBC

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