popping crease

Questions

What does popping crease mean?

Either of two white lines, each drawn on the pitch in front of a wicket, between which the batsmen run, and from where the bowler may legally bowl.

Where does popping crease come from?

popping (“hitting”) + crease.

How to pronounce popping crease

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