A golden duck is one of the most disappointing dismissals in cricket. It happens when a batter gets out on the first ball they face without scoring a run. The batter has no opportunity to settle at the crease or open their account. The term is used in Test cricket, One Day Internationals (ODIs), T20 Internationals and domestic competitions such as the Indian Premier League (IPL). However, a golden duck is only one of several types of ducks in cricket. Other terms include silver duck, bronze duck, diamond duck, royal duck, laughing duck and king pair. This guide explains what…

OBS in cricket stands for Obstructing the Field. It is a method of dismissal under which a batter can be given out for deliberately obstructing or distracting the fielding side through words or actions. For example, a batter may be dismissed if they deliberately change their running path to block a throw, interfere with a fielder attempting a catch or distract an opponent who is trying to collect the ball. However, not every collision or movement is an offence. The umpire must consider the circumstances and whether the batter’s action was deliberate. The dismissal is covered under Law 37 of…