👉 A ball that passes so far from the batsman that the umpire deems it unplayable; the arm signal used by an umpire to signal a wide; the extra run added to the batting side's score
Alright class, settle down now, let’s talk about “wide,” you see!
The dictionary’s given us a clue, quite clear and bright,
It’s more than just a measurement, it’s a rule in cricket’s light.
Let's break it down, piece by piece, with rhymes to make it sweet:
"A ball that passes so far..."
– That means the delivery flew,
Beyond the batsman’s reach, beyond what he could view!
It traveled too wide, a distance quite profound,
And left the batter stranded, without a ground.
"...the arm signal used by an umpire…"
– You'll see the umpire wave his hand with grace,
A sideways motion, signaling this space.
He’s saying “Out!” in cricket’s way,
Because it wasn’t within play today!
"...the extra run added to the batting side's score"
– And finally, a bonus they receive,
A little extra run, for this wide reprieve.
It’s given to the team that batted first with glee,
Because of that delivery, wild and free!
So remember, “wide” means an errant ball's flight,
A rule of the game, shining ever so bright!
Do you have any questions about this concept, class? Let’s discuss it further!