Meaning Of The Word Sticky wicket

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sticky wicket in American English
the playing area between the wickets when it is damp and hence sticky and slow
noun: the area of ground around a wicket when it is tacky because of recent rain and therefore does not allow a consistent bounce of the ball

sticky wicket in British English
noun: a cricket pitch that is rapidly being dried by the sun after rain and is particularly conducive to spin

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