What Is a Jaffer in Cricket?

In cricket, a jaffa is an exceptional delivery by a bowler. A fast bowler with command of direction and pitch can deliver an unplayable delivery. Also known as “corker” a jaffa makes for a delivery that can go viral on social media.

What is a Jaffer?

I looked up jaffer and found a definition in the Urban Dictionary:- A professional gaffe or lapse in judgement by a well-known public figure ( especially a politician). A mistake of epic proportions.

Why is it called a Jaffa in cricket?

Jaffa originally referred to an ancient port in Israel, and then a sweet, thick-skinned orange grown near that port. ... A jaffa in cricket might come from the idea of a particularly good orange or a tasty biscuit.