Why do batsmen when they arrive at the crease show two fingers (pointing finger and middle finger)?
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Many batsmen, (for instance Ricky Ponting), when they arrive at the crease show two fingers (pointing finger and middle finger) to the camera. Its not a v for victory sign I Know. But, What is it?
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Answer:
Asking the umpire for a guide to one or two stumps. After that they mark it in the crease with a lot of footwork.* Some knock bales into the crease. "If they look down they know exactly where their wickets are. Peace. * My wife compares them to chickens, they also scratch the dirt.
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Other answers
They ask the umpire about their stumps when they arrive at the crease. As for 2 fingers they show they are asking for their middle i.e SECOND STUMP to take guard.
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