Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Hurdleman

👉 In cricket, a "hurdler" is a player who competes with fellow batsmen for the ball to be run through the wicket. The term was coined by English cricketer, Bob Lomax, in 1924 when he described how his team had to chase an innings against Australia at Edgbaston. Hurdlers are often used as a metaphorical figure who must play a crucial role in securing victory or winning the game.

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