bowling crease
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The bowling crease is a line in cricket that is drawn through the base of the stumps. It extends 4.33 feet on either side of the center stump. This line, along with the return crease and popping crease, defines the area from which the cricket ball must be bowled. The bowler's rear foot must be grounded within the area marked by the bowling and return creases when delivering the ball. The popping crease, located 4 feet in front of the bowling crease, marks the batsman's ground.12
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