a bowler who concedes a large number of runs from his over(s), i.e. has a high economy rate. The opposite of economical. Found on http://cricker.com/glossary/
• (a.) Occasioning expense; calling for liberal outlay; costly; dear; liberal; as, expensive dress; an expensive house or family. • (a.) Free in expending; very liberal; especially, in a bad scene; extravagant; lavish. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/expensive/
Ex·pen'sive adjective 1. Occasioning expense; calling for liberal outlay; costly; dear; liberal; as, expensive dress; an expensive house or family. « War is expensive , and peace desirable.» Burke. 2. Free in expending; very liberal; especia... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/E/90