Ducks in Cricket — Decoded
In the captivating world of cricket, where legends play, We witness various ducks, in their own unique way. Many of us wonder when the Commentator says, “That’s a diamond duck”.
In the realm of cricket, where excitement unfolds, recently, RR’s Ravichandran Ashwin, a tale to be told. He fell victim to the elusive diamond duck, a moment that left spectators awestruck.
With a noble cause in mind, spreading awareness we shall, So that spectators grasp each commentator’s call.
I’m now being poetic. Anyways.
For those unfamiliar, let me shed some light:
Golden Duck
This is said when a player gets out on the very first ball of an over.
Silver Duck
This refers to the batsmen getting out on the 2nd ball of an over.
Royal/Platinum Duck
When a batter gets out on the very first ball of the inning, we say it’s a Royal Duck or Platinum Duck.
Laughing Duck
This refers to the batter getting out on the very last ball of the innings.
Diamond Duck
This may sound little bit funny to hear but it’s damn ego crushing. The diamond duck happens when the batter gets out without facing a delivery.
In the comments let me know the favourite Ducks you enjoyed while watching a Cricket match.
