Howzat
“howzat” is what is now commenly used to “appeal” in cricket. a fielder will appeal if they think the batsman is out. the fielder has to ask the umpire (referee) “how is that?” before the umpire will give a decision. however most players know scream it at the top of their lungs so it sounds like howzat
also known as “asking the question”
(batsman hits ball to fielder)
fielder: “howzat!”
‘howzat’ is an appeal in cricket. before a batsmen is given out, technically at least one person in the fieliding team must appeal. after an appeal the umpire will give a decision as to whether a batsmen is out, or go to the third umpire if he is unsure on ‘line’ decisions – namely run-outs, stumpings, and whether a catch is legitimate.
-batsmen nicks the ball to the wicket-keeper-
bowler, keeper and close-in fielders: howzat
-umpire raises finger- – signifying the batsmen is out.
interrogatory phrase expressing confusion and implying that something is seriously amiss.
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downton abbey is still on the air, along with american idol and that gilligan’s island contest.
howzat?
when a cricketer catches a ball or calls for lbw he yells howzat in the top of his voice.
he bowles the ball, it has been hit high, — howzat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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