Keep wicket

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verb

In cricket, to play as the wicket-keeper, the player who stands behind the 'wicket' or target.

John will keep wicket in the next cricket game.
Visual representation of "keep wicket" - In cricket, to play as the wicket-keeper, the player who stands behind the 'wicket' or target.

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  • keep wicket for
  • keep wicket in
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Cricket Role

Understanding that 'keep wicket' refers to a specific position in cricket is crucial for sports-related conversations.

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Alice has been practicing to keep wicket since she joined the cricket club.
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Sporting Context

'Keep wicket' is primarily used within the context of cricket and is seldom used outside of this sport.

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During the World Cup, Rahul will keep wicket for the national team.
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Cultural Relevance

The phrase carries cultural significance in countries where cricket is popular; it's less known elsewhere.

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While in Australia, I learned how to keep wicket.
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