Maiden Over -- An over in which no run is scored off the bat, nor from a wide or no-ball.

Maker's name -- Sound defensive batting technique involves meeting the ball with the full face of the bat - 'showing the bowler the maker's name'.

Marylebone Cricket Club -- Should you find it necessary to contact the Marylebone Cricket Club, you may do so at the following address: Marylebone Cricket Club, Lord's Cricket Ground, London NW8 8QN, England, (44) 171-289 5686

Match referee -- An off-field official at Test matches and other major events, whose responsibility is to oversee the broader conduct of the game and to take any disciplinary action that may be required against the players.

MCC -- See Marylebone Cricket Club.

Mid -- Prefix of three infield fielding positions: mid-off between bowler and covers; mid-on in equivalent position on on-side; mid-wicket between mid-on and square leg.

Mid-wicket -- A leg-side infield fielding position. The fielder is roughly level with the halfway point of the pitch.

Middle --
(a) The name given to the area of the playing area where the pitch is prepared.
(b) The middle of the bat. To hit the ball with the middle of the bat.

Middle, In the -- Involved in the game. A batsman returning from injury or in a run of bad form may be said to be 'short of time in the middle', meaning short of match practice.

Middle stump -- Of the three stumps which comprise a wicket, the one in the middle. See also Off stump and Leg stump.

Minefield -- See Cabbage patch.