Cricket has a lot of fascinating fielding positions, with a lot of interesting names. The sport, invented in the 18th century, has provided the fans an infinite amount of memories to re-live and cherish.
However, there is one such position in cricket we feel is underrated, less-talked about, and on top of that, has a unique history behind it.
Well, the field position is known by the name of ‘Cow Corner’, which is referred to the placement outside the 30-yard circle, between the long-on and deep mid-wicket region.
The position is of high importance in modern cricket, as it grants the bowling side an additional cover on the boundary region against sloggers, who are looking to target the leg-side region.
What Led To The Name ‘Cow Corner’?
So the name was originated back in the days, referring it as a ‘safe corner’ for the cows grazing on the field. In the early stages of cricket, this position was considered to be a safe one, as batters hardly used to slog back then.
Why Is Cow Corner Important In Modern Cricket?
However, in the modern cricket, the position has become extremely vital, as bowlers do demand a cover on the leg-region of a batter.
The position hands a huge advantage to fielders at long-on and deep mid-wicket, as they don’t have to runs those extra yards to avoid conceding a four. The position also enables the fielders to pair up for a stunning catch, as we have seen on different instances, when a fielder leaped high in the air to throw the ball back into the field, without coming in contact with the rope, and the supportive fielder completing the catch.