At Silly Point Meaning?

Filters. (cricket) A fielding position, on the off side, square of the batsman's wicket, and very near the batsman; a fielder in this position.

Why is silly point called silly point?

Silly point is a position in front of the batsman on the off side; and the position got its name as it was 'silly' to stand so close to the batsman.

Which sport is silly point?

The term 'silly point' is associated with the sport of Cricket. When a position is prefixed as 'short' or 'silly', it means that the fielder is placed closer than its conventional fielding position.