What is a Jaffa in cricket bowling?

Jaffa (also corker) an exceptionally well bowled, practically unplayable delivery, usually but not always from a fast bowler.
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Why do they call it a Jaffa in cricket?

JAFFA. A jaffa is a pitch that's exceptionally good. Also known as a corker, the origin of the cricket sense of jaffa is unclear. Jaffa originally referred to an ancient port in Israel, and then a sweet, thick-skinned orange grown near that port.
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What is a Jaffer cricket?

In cricket, a jaffa is an exceptional delivery by a bowler. A fast bowler with command of direction and pitch can deliver an unplayable delivery. Also known as “corker” a jaffa makes for a delivery that can go viral on social media.
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What is a Jaffa?

noun. A type of sweet orange, normally seedless. (slang) An impotent or infertile male. The term comes from the "seedless" orange. "I've heard he's a jaffa."
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Why is a good ball a Jaffa?

What is a Jaffa Ball in Cricket? So, Jaffa means a delivery that is almost unplayable by a batsman. Eventually, the batsman either gets out or he is left amused at the brilliance of the ball. We have seen plenty of such 'Jaffa' deliveries in the history of the game.
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What is a googly in cricket?

googly (plural googlies) (cricket) A ball, bowled by a leg-break bowler, that spins from off to leg (to a right-handed batsman), unlike a normal leg-break delivery.
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Why is a Yorker in cricket called a Yorker?

A yorker could be described as the king of all bowls. It's when the ball lands directly at the batter's feet, and it's extremely difficult to hit. Oxford dictionaries suggests that the term was coined because players from York bowled them so often.
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What is Jaffa called now?

…the ancient Mediterranean port of Jaffa (now Yafo), with which it was joined in 1950. By the beginning of the 21st century, the modern city of Tel Aviv had developed into a major economic and cultural centre.
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What is in a Jaffa?

The most common form of Jaffa cakes are circular, 21⁄8 inches (54 mm) in diameter and have three layers: a Genoise sponge base, a layer of orange flavoured jam and a coating of chocolate. Each cake is 46 calories. Jaffa Cakes are also available as bars or in small packs, and in larger and smaller sizes.
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What is a donkey in cricket?

donkey drop (plural donkey drops) (cricket) A pitch of the ball that aims to land it on the stumps from as great a height as possible, preferably with the ball descending behind the batsman standing at the crease.
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What is death bowling in cricket?

Death Bowler: term given to a bowler who regularly bowls during the death overs of a limited overs match and has become skilled at limiting the amount of runs conceded at that time. Bowlers are also described as "bowling at the death".
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What is a dolly in cricket?

DOLLY. A very easy catch taken by a fielder. EDGE (SNICK OR NICK) When a batsman only just touches the ball with the side of his bat and is caught by the wicket keeper or the slips.
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Why do bowlers say Howzat?

In cricket, an appeal (locally known as a “Howzat”) is the act of a player (or players) on the fielding team asking an umpire for a decision regarding whether a batter is out or not.
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What is a bunny in cricket?

Bunny. A batsman that is frequently dismissed by the same bowler, becoming their 'Bunny' or 'Rabbit'.
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What is bronze duck in cricket?

A batsman can be dismissed for a Bronze Duck on the third ball of their innings. Once again, the term can only apply if they are out without scoring a single run. A bronze duck is another phrase that isn't used all the way around the cricketing world.
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Who invented Jaffa?

McVitie & Price introduced the Jaffa Cake in 1927. It contained a simple combination of sugar and tangerine oil to form the sealed layer of jam. The cakes were named after the Jaffa oranges which flavour the zesty centre of the cake.
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Who created the Jaffa?

Developed by Arab farmers in the mid-19th century, the variety takes its name from the city of Jaffa where it was first produced for export.
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How strong are Jaffa?

Jaffa are well known for their courage and strength of will. Despite being treated as disposable by the Goa'uld, they take pride in their skill as warriors and have a great sense of honor and nobility. They can, on occasion, be superstitious and have many legends; some, like the legend of Kheb are based in fact.
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Is it Jaffa or Yaffa?

Jaffa, in Hebrew Yafo (Hebrew: יָפוֹ, Yāfō (help. info)) and in Arabic Yafa (Arabic: يَافَا) and also called Japho or Joppa, the southern and oldest part of Tel Aviv-Yafo, is an ancient port city in Israel.
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Do Jaffas still exist?

They're now sold under Nestlé's Allen's brand. So yes, you can still buy Jaffas. The name changed but the creamy goodness remains. Shop at My Lollies now.
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What is the history of Jaffa?

History of Jaffa

The port continued to be important through history and served as the main entry point to the land of Israel through until the late 19th century when Jews from around the world began to return to Israel. It was through Jaffa that they entered the country and this is where many initially settled.
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What are the 8 ducks in cricket?

It is more usually referred as a '2nd ball duck'.
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  • King Pair In Cricket.
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What is 3 ducks in a row in cricket?

A player who has been dismissed for three consecutive ducks and not yet scored in a further consecutive innings is said to be "on an Audi".
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What is a platinum duck in cricket?

Platinum Duck is the dismissal of the duck without a score. Aside from Platinum Duck, it is referred to as the royal duck.
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Why doosra is not allowed in cricket?

Most bowlers, such as Johan Botha and Shane Shillingford, are not allowed to bowl doosras because, when they do so, their bowling actions are considered illegal.
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