In cricket, a duck refers to a batsmans dismissal with a score of zero). The term "duck" is a shortening of the term "ducks egg," which refers to the zero placed beside the players name in scoring sheets. The first duck in a Test match was made in the first Test, between Australia and England at Melbourne in March 1877). There are several variations used to describe specific types of duck, and the usage or prevalence of many of these terms varies regionally). Here are some of the most common types of ducks in cricket:

• Golden Duck: This is when a batsman is dismissed off the very first ball that they face in their innings).

• Silver Duck: This is when a batsman is dismissed for zero runs and gets out on the second ball that they face.

• Bronze Duck: This is when a batsman is dismissed for no runs on the third ball that they face in their innings.

• Diamond Duck: This is when a batsman is run out, timed out, or has obstructed the field without facing a ball.

• Royal Duck: This is when a batsman is dismissed for a duck to end an innings.

• Laughing Duck: This is when a batsman gets out for a duck to end an innings.

• Platinum Duck: This is when a batsman is dismissed without facing a ball, and the dismissal is a stumping.

• Kangaroo Duck: This is when a batsman is dismissed for zero in both innings of a Test match.

Overall, getting out for a duck is considered a poor performance for a batsman, and there are many variations of ducks in cricket that can add to the embarrassment of the dismissal.