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Fielding positions
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The image below shows the fielding positions available for a right handed batsman. Obviously, for a left-handed batsman the positions would be reversed.

Cricket Fielding Positions (RH Batsman)

Mandatory fielders (bowler / wicket keeper) Mandatory fielders (bowler, wicket-keeper)
Traditional primary position of the specific region Traditional primary position for the specific region
Variations of / additions to the primary position Variations of / additions to the primary position
Umpire and Square Leg Umpire Umpire and square leg umpire
Batsmen - Striking (S),  Non-striking (NS), runner (R) Batsmen – Striking (S), Non-striking (NS), runner (R)
Approximate regions Approximate regions
30 yard circle
Boundary Boundary

Image sourced from: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cricket_fielding_positions2.svg