Cricket as a sport is an enigma in itself. It has laws and not rules. It’s simple in its core but complex overall. It has evolved more than any other sport and still, there is a lot to explore.
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What is the Nelson in Cricket and the story behind its origin?
However, just like any other sport, it has its anecdotes, legends, stories which defy logic but still finds its way into the game. From the club level to the highest stage. Nelson is one of such anecdotes.
Origin of Nelson:
It is coined after Admiral Horatio Nelson. He was a flag officer in the Royal Navy. Known as a fighter he lost one eye, one arm, and one leg. And that’s how the one-one-one became a Nelson.
Origin of the Nelson in Cricket:
The cricketing fraternity has different opinions about who brought the Nelson term in cricket. New Zealand had a first-class team named Nelson from 1874 to 1891. The poetic justice struck as they were bowled out on 111 in their first inning in their first match as well as in the last inning of their final match.
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