The term cover point in cricket means

the position given by the bowler to the fielder on the offside, in front of a wicket
if the ball goes off the batsman's leg
an off-break ball bowled by a left-handed bowler to a right-handed batsman
None of the above

The correct answer is A.

Cover point is a fielding position in cricket. It is located on the offside, in front of the wicket, between point and mid-off. The fielder at cover point is responsible for catching balls that are hit in the air towards that area.

The other options are incorrect. Option B is a description of a leg bye. Option C is a description of an off break ball. Option D is not a valid option.

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