What does "LBW" stand for in cricket?

Answer Explanation

LBW stands for "Leg Before Wicket." A batsman is given out LBW if the ball (which would have hit the stumps) is intercepted by any part of the body other than the hand holding the bat, when the ball hits outside off stump or the batsman is not playing a shot.

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