abstract:Sticky wicket (or sticky dog, or glue pot) is a metaphor used to describe a difficult circumstance. It originated as a term for difficult circumstances in the sport of cricket, caused by a damp and soft pitch.
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Burdett admitted he was lucky to lose the toss because "I would've bowled first because the wicket was a little bit sticky early on, " but Woodhouses won it, chose to bowl and Grange openers Jonathon Bean and Nick Hadfield put on 121 for the first wicket.