Glossary term
Follow-on
When a team is asked to bat again immediately in a Test match
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Simple definition
Follow-on refers to when a team is asked to bat again immediately in a Test match. It is part of the standard language of cricket and helps explain how matches are played, scored, discussed, or analyzed.
Why it matters
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