10 cricket terms you have probably never heard of

Abdul Qadir of Pakistan

Bunsen

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A cricket pitch assisting slow bowlers is called Bunsen

‘Bunsen’ is a term used by commentators to describe a pitch assisting slow bowlers. These kinds of pitches are mostly found in the sub-continent where overseas batsmen find it difficult to adjust to the pace and bounce of the wicket.

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