Definition: eightsman is a term used in the context of cricket, specifically to refer to an individual who plays as part of a team that consists of eight players. This can include both batsmen and bowlers, but it is often associated with the role of the "eightes" or "eighters." The term was originally used by Australian cricketers when they played in the first edition of the International Cricket Council's Twenty20 format. In cricket, an eightman is a team that