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The term 'Man' actually is a catch all reference to all humans though historically. It's not as patriarchal as folk think. It's all down to interpretation really. I think folk should man up a bit. Oh...:ffsparr:

Except that the term 'Third Man' was originally 'Third Fielder' and changed over time- as indeed it will again. II would simply employ the term 'Third Field' or perhaps 'Fine Off'. Kids growing up won't know any different- as doubtless you have probably never heard of 'Third Fielder'.

Doesn't seem in use quite as much as it once was anyway.

No, I've played for forty years and I'm more than happy with it. The sport has expanded so much that girls and women are playing everywhere.So why not make a few little changes ? They are not 'batsmen' are they ? And they won't field at 'Third Man'. The terms can still be used in the men's...