What is the primary role of a fielder in the "slip cordon"?

To throw the ball back to the bowler quickly

The fielding position "point" is located on the off side, roughly level with the popping crease. What is it traditionally named after?

The point where the bowler releases the ball

The point on the boundary it covers

Behind the wicket on the leg side

On the off side, in front of the batsman's wicket

On the leg side, in front of the batsman's wicket

Close in on either side of the bowler

Straight drives for four or six

It is dangerously close to the batsman

It requires a funny-looking stance

It was named after a player with a silly nickname

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Test your knowledge of the cricket field by identifying the purpose and location of its many unique fielding positions.23 takes

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01What is the primary role of a fielder in the "slip cordon"?
02The "gully" position is located on the off side, squarer to the wicket than which other catching position?
03The fielding position "point" is located on the off side, roughly level with the popping crease. What is it traditionally named after?
04The "cover" fielding positions are primarily responsible for saving runs in which area of the field?
05Where are the "mid-on" and "mid-off" positions located relative to the bowler?
06Which fielding position is located deep and fine on the off side, behind the wicket-keeper and slips?
07The "fine leg" position is the mirror image of third man, located on which side of the field?
08What type of shot are the "long on" and "long off" positions, placed near the boundary, primarily intended to stop?
09Why is the close-in fielding position "silly point" considered "silly"?
10According to the Laws of Cricket, which specialist fielding position must be on the field for the fielding team at all times?