take guard

(cricket) Of a batsman, to stand in a ready position to receive the bowled ball, especially after having asked the umpire to indicate his or her position in relation to the stumps. The umpire has ruled the bowl a dead ball, as the batsman had not yet taken guard.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
William	WIL-ee-əm, WIL-yəm	English
Seth	[seθ]
Ingvildr	-	Ancient Scandinavian
Mechthild	MEKHT-hilt	German
Melvin	['melvin]
Al-Amir	-	Arabic (Rare)