Hallowed be thy Name – Sports Terms Uncovered!

5) Kolpak Ruling

Maroš Kolpak may not be a household name in the sporting fraternity but the former Slovak handball goalkeeper and coach presented his case to the European Court of Justice and came out a winner. According to the Kolpak ruling, citizens of certain countries which have signed agreements with the European Union, have the same right to freedom of work and movement within the EU as EU citizens. The beneficiaries- a host of English County Cricketers and British Professional Rugby Union players. The ACP Group of States (including South Africa, Zimbabwe and parts of the Caribbean) had an association agreement with the EU and by law; players of these countries could play for their respective counties as local players! (Limit in county cricket is one foreigner per team). County Cool Pack!

6) Dilscoop

Dilscoop

Tillekaratne Dilshan scooped this one straight from the heart ,literally translating to – The DilScoop .The basis of the stroke is to go on one knee to a good length or slightly short of length delivery off a fast or medium paced bowler and ‘scoop’ the ball over the head of the wicket keeper. The ball travels straight towards the boundary behind the wicket keeper. A lengthy debate has ensued over whether the Dilscoop is identical to the Marillier or Paddle scoop. While the Dilscoop travels straight over the wicket keeper, the Marillier shot travels towards fine leg or deep fine leg and the Paddle Scoop used by some players notably Moin Khan and Misbah-ul-Haq is played against a yorker length ball (the Dilscoop is played against a good length or slightly short of length ball).