Omg, this is so Indian but so very funny. From Wikipedia : Street Cricket Terms

Oppukku Chappani / Chappan / Chappa
Etymology colloquial tamil - A player who is included in the game just for the sake of being included. Usually happens when the two teams are well balanced and there is no match for a weaker player who has to be included for the game to continue. He is usually not allowed to bowl and almost all of his actions are inconsequential to the outcome of the game. However if he takes a catch or effects a run out while fielding the batsman is declared out. Several scenarios can force or warrant including such a player; Eg. Scenario 1: A visiting cousin of a talented local player. Such a cousin is usually underage or not very talented but if he is not included in the game, the local player is also not allowed to play cricket by their parents/family

And when I was in India as a kid, I was the Oppukku Chappani. hahahhaa.

Oh, so funny