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LBW term is associated with Cricket, in the term LBW ‘L’ stands for ?

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LBW term is associated with Cricket, in the term LBW ‘L’ stands for ?
posted May 11, 2016 by Pratiksha Shetty

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In term LBW ‘L’ stands for Leg. The definition of Leg Before Wicket (lbw) is currently Law 36 in the Laws of Cricket, written by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). Before a batsman can be dismissed lbw, the fielding team must appeal to the umpire.

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answer May 12, 2016 by Deepika Jain
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