backyard cricket
(UK) Informal cricket played in the back yard of a private residence, or similar limited space.
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(UK) Informal cricket played in the back yard of a private residence, or similar limited space.
My father and I evolved a game of backyard cricket which was a balance of intricate skills and high comedy.
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