Discover the meaning of “Across the Line” in cricket. This shot is played perpendicularly to the ball’s trajectory, increasing the risk of mistimed shots and dismissals. Brought to you by PSL88, explained by CEO Tony PSL88.
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Across the Line: This term is used to describe a shot played by the batsman where the bat’s swing is not in the direction of the ball’s travel. Instead, the batsman plays the shot in a perpendicular direction to the ball’s trajectory. This often means hitting the ball across the line of the stumps, which can be risky as it increases the chances of a mistimed shot leading to a dismissal
