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What is 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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! howzat - meme gifhowzat - videoHowzat - what is it?Interrogatory phrase expressing confusion and implying that something is seriously amiss. Downton Abbey is still on the air, along with American Idol and that Gilligan's Island contest. What does "howzat" mean?'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* Howzat - what does it mean?"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 (Batsman hits ball to fielder) |
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