What is another word for mid-on?
Pronunciation: [mˈɪdˈɒn] (IPA) 
Mid-on is a fielding position in cricket located near the bowler's end. Some synonyms for mid-on include the cover mid-on, which involves the fielder being positioned at a slight angle to the offside; the straight mid-on, where the fielder stands directly behind the bowler in a perpendicular line to the stumps; and the wide mid-on, where the fielder is positioned near the boundary on the leg side. Other synonyms might include short mid-on and deep mid-on, depending on the specific context of the game. These positions are all strategically placed to help prevent the opposing team from scoring points or runs.
