Ducks the most interesting topic, not the most interesting one for a batsman atleast :). A duck out means the batsman has got out without scoring a single run. A golden duck is the one where the batsman gets out on the first ball he faces, most disgusting way to get out as far I feel. Also the Diamond duck is the one where the batsman gets out without even facing a ball, well, this can only happen by the way of RUN out, the most unfortunate way to get out. But there is different opinion about the Diamond duck in some groups, as they say a Diamond duck is the one where a Wicket falls on the first ball of the Match (can be either Test or ODI).. Though the terms related to ducks can't be found in the Rules of cricket, these are words mainly used by commentators and media ;).... Lets go into a bit of history and see how duck was indicated by TV channels especially channel 9 of Australia.. When I used to watch Cricket in 90's when some body gets out with out scoring they used show to a disappointed Donald duck walking back to the pavilion very slowly, used to be very funny, but now a days the duck animated character is not that much seen..may the batsmen complained on this ;)....
Also there is a term used in Test cricket when a batsman gets in both the innings for duck on the first ball he faces is Called as King Pair... this golden duck should be awarded to them...just for fun :)
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