googly

A "googly" is a type of deceptive delivery used by bowlers in cricket, specifically by right-arm leg-spin bowlers. It appears to be a regular leg-spin delivery but is actually delivered with a different grip and wrist action, causing the ball to travel straight or in an unexpected direction rather than turning away from the batsman. The goal of a googly is to surprise the batter, making it difficult to predict the ball’s trajectory and increasing the chance of a mistake or dismissal. It’s a skillful variation that adds an element of unpredictability to bowling strategy.