Mar 24, 2023
By: Sourabh JainDuring the recent India vs Australia ODI, Surya Kumar Yadav got out on a golden duck three times in a row.
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A golden duck is a term used when a batsman gets out on the very first delivery that they face without scoring any runs.
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Silver duck is used when a batsman gets out on the second delivery without scoring any runs.
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Similarly, when a batsman gets out on the third delivery without scoring any runs, it is referred to as a bronze duck.
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Royal duck is a term reserved for openers who get out on the very first delivery of the innings.
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Diamond duck is used when a player gets dismissed without facing any deliveries. It could be due to a run out, a time-out or obstruction of field.
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Laughing duck is used for the player who departs without scoring a run during the end of a team’s innings.
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When a player gets dismissed for a duck in both innings of a test match, it is referred to as a pair.
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King pair is when a player gets dismissed on the very first ball that they face in both innings of a test match.
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